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Gurin Energy Enters Japan with 500MW Battery Project
Gurin Energy Pte Ltd announces construction of 500-MW/2-GWh BESS in Japan, the largest of its kind in Asia. Set for completion in 2026, this JPY 91 billion project will help Japan meet its renewable energy goals & add 10GW of storage capacity by 2030.
Dec 20, 2023 // Storage, Japan, Asia, Gurin Energy
9-MWp Solar Farm Cluster Sold in Poland
Goldbeck Solar GmbH & Suncatcher Gruppe successfully sold a 9-MWp solar power complex in Barlinek, Poland. The 16,500 solar panels are estimated to provide clean energy to 4,000 households. Operations began in December 2023 - the first solar system of its kind in Poland.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, Goldbeck Solar GmbH, Suncatcher Gruppe
Nordic Solar Powers Up 53MW Spanish Solar Farm
Nordic Solar A/S has begun construction on a 53-MWp solar park in Central Spain, set to supply 28,000 European households annually with renewable energy. This ambitious project is in partnership with Elecnor SA and adds to Nordic Solar's 390 MWp of operational solar capacity across Europe.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, Solar Park, Nordic Solar A/S
Statkraft to Pair Solar with Wind in Brazil
Statkraft AS is set to construct two large solar parks in Brazil - VSE Solar Hibrido and MdC Solar Hibrido - connected to two existing wind power complexes. With a collective capacity of 228 MW, construction is due to begin in 2021 and be completed by 2025. Aneel has approved the project in accordance with their regulations for hybrid power plants.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, Statkraft, PV Power Plant
Voltalia Energises 140-MW Solar Park in Albania
Voltalia reaches milestone with 140-MW Karavasta solar park, helping to offset over 29,160 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year and providing enough electricity for 220,000 Albanian residents.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Voltalia, Europe, Albania, Solar Park
Higher Efficiency: TrinaTracker Launches Combo Module
Introducing TrinaTracker's Vanguard 1P tracker with 700W+ modules - design, flexibility and efficiency for smarter, faster installation and real-time monitoring. Enjoy 8% energy savings and up to 0.4% increased efficiency. Perfect for residential, commercial and industrial settings. 170GW cumulative shipments speaks for itself.
Dec 20, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Trina Solar, efficiency
Organic PV Sets Record: 14.46% Efficiency
Dr. Brabec's research team sets a new world record in OPV efficiency, reaching 14.46%. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize our energy future with OPV's flexibility, transparency, and lower environmental impact.
Dec 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, efficiency, Christoph Brabec
TotalEnergies, LyondellBasell Reach 275MW Texas Solar PPA
TotalEnergies and LyondellBasell have partnered to provide 275 MW of solar power to Texas, unlocking potential gains from increased market prices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 19, 2023 // Plants, USA, PPA, Texas, North America, TotalEnergies, LyondellBasell
Trina Solar Powers 200MW Solar Farm in NSW
Trina Solar's Glennellen solar farm is set to light up 76,400 homes in the Riverina region of New South Wales with 200MW of clean energy and an investment of AUD 250 million. Get ready for the power of solar.
Dec 19, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Trina Solar, PV Power Plant, nsw
Floating Solar Powers Up: Duke Energy's Florida Launch
Duke Energy has kicked off Florida's first floating solar project, featuring 1 MW of solar PV capacity and 1,800 floating solar panels for increased power production. This is part of the firm's plans to have 25 solar power plants with a total capacity of 1500 MW in operation by 2024.
Dec 19, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, USA, Duke Energy, Florida, North America, PV Power Plant
Solar-Clothing Heats & Cools Bodily Extremes
New solar-powered material adjusts body temperature for an optimal level in extreme heat or cold - giving you the freedom to explore colder climates or the hottest desert. Nankai University researchers have made a flexible open-face sandwich to create this revolutionary material.
Dec 19, 2023 // Technology, Nankai University
"Revolutionizing" Sepik Vanilla: Solar Dryers
Revolutionise vanilla production in Sepik region, PNG: EU-STREIT Programme introducing solar dryers to reduce curing time and maintain bean quality, while providing capacity-building training for 1,000+ rural households.
Dec 19, 2023 // Technology, Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, New Guinea
Rain Not Enough: Pollen Reduces Solar Performance
Discover how NREL and Solar Unsoiled are tackling the issue of pollen and bio-soiling on solar panels in the Southeastern US. A 10-year study finds that frequent rains are not enough to keep the panels clean and prevent financial losses.
Dec 19, 2023 // Technology, USA, NREL, solar panel, North America
Enphase Energy Downsizing: 350 Contractors & Employees Cut
Enphase Energy Inc. and SunPower Corp. join the list of rooftop solar companies hit by rising borrowing costs and decreased demand. Enphase announced 10% workforce reduction and closure of two factories while SunPower shares drop after a breach in credit agreement. Restructuring and asset impairment charges up to $18 million.
Dec 19, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Enphase Energy
Stonepeak Powers 500 MW Solar-Storage JV in Korea
Peak Energy and Topinfra form JV to develop 500 MW of solar and battery storage capacity in South Korea, with initial investment of 70 MW. Funds from Peak Energy will fuel ambitious pipeline of projects within the country.
Dec 18, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Asia, Korea, Peak Energy, Topinfra