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Voltalia gets developmental approval for 40 MW solar project in UK
France’s power producer has obtained approval for development of a Dorset-based 40-megawatt solar-plus-storage park.
Jan 30, 2020 // Storage, France, UK, Voltalia, solar pv, Europe
Amtech is to sell its solar-specialized unit and quit solar business
The US manufacturer is about to sell its solar-focused subsidiary to Netherlands’ special purpose entity. This has been preceded by one year of unsuccessful negotiations with prospective purchasers.
Jan 30, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, c-si manufacturing, solar cell, m&a, amtech, tempress, solaytec
Changzhou manufacturing glass PV tiles for Tesla
The Chinese listed company had to confess it was manufacturing glass photovoltaic roof tiles for Tesla. The confession was forced by major share price fluctuations.
Jan 30, 2020 // Manufacturing News, USA, TESLA, China, Panasonic, c-si manufacturing, Asia, solar cell, North America, solar roof tiles, changzhou almaden
Delivery van sports solar roof in Amsterdam
A Dutch company has modified an electric delivery van to feature a solar roof for the supply of cooling and freezing equipment in its load area.
Jan 30, 2020 // Transport, Solar Roof, Europe, Netherlands
Proving perovskite reliability
A new paper published in Nature claims that scientists have reached a consensus on the procedures for the testing of perovskite cells, which they say will lead to better reproducibility and comparability of data produced by different laboratories, and ultimately a better understanding of the degradation pathways affecting perovskite solar cells, and the most effective ways to mitigate them.
Jan 30, 2020 // Technology, perovskite
Centrica and sonnen complete 100 battery strong VPP
Centrica and sonnen have completed a virtual power plant (VPP) project, which will allow customers to maximise the potential of their solar panels while providing flexibility to the grid.
Jan 30, 2020 // Residential, Storage, UK, Europe, VPP, Centrica, Sonnen, Flexibility
Bluefield splashes £13.9 million on 13.5MWp of UK solar
Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) has made its first move of the year with the acquisition of three operational UK solar farms
Jan 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, utility scale, renewables, Subsidy Free, Bluefield, Grid Scale, Ground-Mount Solar
Gresham targets subsidy-free solar with latest Anesco acquisition
Gresham House is targeting subsidy-free solar with the acquisition of the Bumpers solar farm from developer Anesco.
Jan 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, solar pv, Europe, utility scale, renewables, Anesco, Subsidy Free, Gresham House
Tender for 5 MW Solar Plant on RESCO Model Issued in Noida
The New Okhla Industrial Development Authority has issued a tender for the commissioning of 5 MW solar PV plant on the RESCO model in Noida
Jan 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, tender, Asia, NCR, Noida, RESCO
Madhya Pradesh Tenders for Rooftop Solar Projects With Storage Systems
MPUVNL has issued an RfP for the commissioning of grid-connected and off-grid rooftop solar projects in Madhya Pradesh along with Battery Storage
Jan 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Rooftop PV, India, Asia, rooftop PV, MPUVNL
Brazil to become competitive solar panel maker
According to medium-term forecasts, Brazil is likely to become a competitive PV panel manufacturer globally and a major player among Latin American countries.
Jan 29, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, PV panel
Clean hydrogen production expected to cheapen by 60 percent in a decade
According to Hydrogen Council, green hydrogen production costs are likely to reduce by up to 60 percent by 2030. This is explained by electrolyser manufacturing scaling-up and clean power generation cost-cutting. Australia is listed among the most promising nations for hydrogen industry.
Jan 29, 2020 // Solar to Fuel, Australia, hydrogen, Oceania
CSPDCL announces tender for rooftop PV project development
Indian DisCom Chhattisgarh State Power has announced a competitive bidding for development of grid-connected rooftop-mount solar systems according to Capital expenditure model.
Jan 29, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, India, Asia, rooftop PV, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Ltd, CSPDCL
Geothermal power is less carbon-emitting than photovoltaic
The latest study has disclosed that geothermal plants produce less CO2 emissions compared to photovoltaic cells during lifespan.
Jan 29, 2020 // Technology, India, solar pv, Geothermal, Asia, CO2 Emissions, IIT-H
NTPC to provide consultancy for solar development in Togo
Indian electric utility company NTPC is appointed a PMC for installation of approximately 283 megawatts of Togo-based PV capacity.
Jan 29, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, NTPC, Asia, Africa, Togo, ISA