News

20GW Milestone: Sungrow Pins Hopes On 1+X Modular Inverter
Sungrow's 1+X Modular Inverter accurately detects faults while providing real-time alerts for timely O&M. With over 405GW installed worldwide, Sungrow is helping customers maximize profits with a comprehensive solution that ensures enhanced system reliability.
Nov 22, 2023 // Inverters, Sungrow
LONGi's MYR 1.8bn Malaysian Solar Plant
Discover how LONGi Green Energy is investing in Malaysia's economy and sustainable development with the launch of its MYR 1.8 billion facility. With a production capacity of 8.8GW and 9,000 new local jobs, this ambitious project is set to transform Peninsular Malaysia.
Nov 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, Asia, LONGi, PV Power Plant
Ameresco Powers Kifer Battery: 50MW US Energy Storage
Ameresco has partnered with Silicon Valley Power to build a 50MW BESS, providing 200MWh of capacity and helping integrate renewable energy sources. The 25-year agreement with Santa Clara will begin construction mid-2024 and be operational by 2025, helping reduce congestion, regulating voltage/frequency and balancing generation/consumption. Ameresco is assisting cities in achieving their renewable energy goals.
Nov 21, 2023 // Storage, ameresco
Gresham House Energizes 50MW UK BESS
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund energises West Didsbury 50MW battery in Manchester, England. Operational capacity reaches 690MW with revenue expected in December. Expansion to 100MWh in 2024 and 1.1GW/1.7GWh of projects by year end. Each megawatt/megawatt-hour capacity lowers cashflow and more commissioning announced soon.
Nov 21, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Gresham House
51 MW of Romanian Solar Power Secured by INVL Fund
INVL Renewable Energy Fund I secures EUR 25 million loan from Kommunalkredit Austria AG to back 451 MW of solar parks in Romania and Poland. Construction set to be completed by end of 2025.
Nov 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Romania, INVL Renewable Energy Fund I
R.Power Buys 18-MWp Polish Solar
Renew your power: R.Power Renewables, a Poland-based energy company, has purchased a 18-MWp solar project portfolio. 306 MWp projects sold and 471 MWp acquired since establishment with more planned. Discover this energy revolution!
Nov 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, r.power
Eneco Launches 800-MW Green H2 Hub in Rotterdam
Eneco is delivering a green revolution: 800-MW electrolyzer to produce 80,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually for industrial customers. By 2035, the Netherlands will have 4GW of green production capacity - join the revolution now.
Nov 21, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Solar to Fuel, Eneco, Rotterdam
Swift Current Powers NYSERDA with 402 MW Solar
Swift Current Energy has confirmed a 20-year power purchase agreement to its huge 402-MW Solar project in Pennsylvania. This record-breaking NYSERDA procurement is the only project located outside of New York. Construction begins next summer, with commissioning expected 2026. Swift Current is also developing 1,000+ MW of solar and storage projects across former coal mines in PA.
Nov 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Pennsylvania, North America, Swift Current
Ignitis Takes 239-MWp Solar Leap in Latvia
Ignitis Group makes historic FID to build 239-MWp solar capacity in Latvia - largest ever such investment in Baltic states. EUR 178 million investment to increase green generation of Ignitis to 4-5 GW by 2030, construction to start in 2021.
Nov 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, IGNITIS, Latvia
400MW Solar-Fishery Hybrid: A First in China
Trina Storage has successfully completed the delivery of a 25-MW/50-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Tianmen, China. This hybrid solar-plus-storage site will generate electricity over fish ponds and offers 1500 VDC energy storage technology with extended battery lifetime. Get ready for cleaner electricity from this 400-MW site!
Nov 20, 2023 // Storage, China, Asia, Trina
11 GW Green Hydrogen Project in Brazil
Solatio Energia is investing over BRL 100 billion to create an 11GW green hydrogen project in Brazil's Piaui state, producing 4,000 tonnes of hydrogen per day. It's an ambitious project to supply local industry and for export to Europe.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, South america, Brazil, Solatio Energia
China's Mega Renewable Project: 11GW & Beyond
China Energy Investment Corp. and China Longyuan Power Group Corp. are investing $416 million to build the world's second largest renewable energy project. This 11-gigawatt power plant in Gansu province will reduce emissions and provide back-up energy storage. Construction will begin soon after government approval.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, China, Asia
25% Efficiency Record Shattered: Perovskite Solar Cells
Breakthrough research at Northwestern Univ. yields record-breaking efficiency for perovskite solar cells. New dual-molecule solution solves electron losses from surface defects & interfaces, achieving 25.1% efficiency. Research builds on prior Nature paper.
Nov 20, 2023 // Technology, NREL, solar cell, perovskite, National Renewable Energy Lab, efficiency, Northwestern University
Elecnor-Statkraft Deal: 1.8B EUR for Renewables Unit
Norwegian power company Statkraft AS wins the bid for Spanish infrastructure builder Elecnor SA's renewables unit Enerfin, valued at EUR 1.8 billion. Strengthening its operations in Spain and Brazil, Statkraft secures a share in 1,734 MW of wind and solar projects.
Nov 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, elecnor, Statkraft AS
Ohio Solar Boom: 168 MW in Construction
National Grid Renewables has begun construction of two Ohio solar parks, with a total of 167.5 MW capacity. The Ross Park (120 MW) and Fayette Park (47.5 MW) will use First Solar modules and reduce 145,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Ross Park will generate USD 27 million in revenue for the county over 25 years, while Fayette Park will contribute USD 10.6 million.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Ohio, PV Power Plant, National Grid Renewables