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Solar Truck Conquers Highest Volcano on Earth
See Team Peak Evolution conquer Ojos del Salado volcano with their solar-powered truck! Witness the world record breaking mission with 10.7 kW solar modules and two 120 kW electric motors. Gebrüder Weiss is providing logistical support for this challenging venture.
Oct 10, 2023 // Transport, Chile, South america, David Pröschel, Patrik Koller, David Koller, solar truck
Italy's Solar Boom: KGAL, Edison Ink 150MW PPA
KGAL Investment Management signs 10 year PPA with Italian utility Edison for its 150MW Tuscania solar park in Lazio. Be part of one of the largest solar parks in Italy with fixed price electricity production starting in 2024. Join KGAL in their 10 year renewable energy journey across Italy.
Oct 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, PV Power Plant, Edison, KGAL, Tuscania
Voltalia Sells 420MW Brazilian Solar Project to Newave Energia
Voltalia sells 420MW solar project in Brazil to Newave Energia, with 1.8GW potential capacity. Get construction and maintenance services from Voltalia for your project needs.
Oct 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant
Germany's 1Komma5° to Launch 5GW TOPCon Plant
1Komma5° plans to set up a 5 GW TOPCon module assembly plant in Germany in 2024. Join the European push for higher-priced modules and reduce reliance on Chinese-made solar – discover 1Komma5°'s new production plant in Brandenburg or Saxony.
Oct 10, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, topcon
"Texas' Lone Charge" - New Leaf Energy's 64-MW Battery Portfolio
New Leaf Energy announces 64MW portfolio of battery storage projects in Texas, featuring 7 standalone batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries. Interconnection agreements due by 2024, and commercial operation expected by 2025. Interested parties should contact New Leaf Energy via email.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, New Leaf Energy
Tesla Powers Up Australia's Largest Battery
A revolutionary energy storage complex has been commissioned in New South Wales, providing energy to 240,000 homes. It's the largest battery in the state, with three Tesla Megapack systems forming the backbone of the 150 MW/300 MWh Riverina and Darlington Point complex from Federation Asset Management and Edify Energy. Get the details on the long-term asset manager and the 10-year contracts supplied to EnergyAustralia.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, TESLA, Australia, Oceania
Bulgaria Opens First Renewables+Storage Tender
Be part of Bulgaria's renewable energy future! Join the public consultation on the government's first tender programme for 570 MW of renewable energy and 150 MW of battery storage subsidies. Open to all sectors. Closes Nov. 6.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, tender, Europe, Bulgaria
TasRex's 5GW Renewables Ambition Unveiled
TasRex unveils ambitious plan to build 5 GW of solar, onshore and offshore wind farms in Tasmania. Construction to start in 2026, with 288-MW PV park and battery storage to begin operations next year. Grazing and farming to continue in the area after generation begins.
Oct 9, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Tasmania, TasRex
Genex Powers Australia's Largest Solar Park
Genex Power Ltd and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd have partnered to provide Australia with its largest grid-connected solar park. With 25-year Power Purchase Agreement, 337.5 MW of the 450-775 MW capacity will be used to power Fortescue's planned green hydrogen and green ammonia facility. Bulli Creek solar project investment decision expected in 2024.
Oct 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, Genex Power, PV Power Plant
Nebraska's Record-Breaking Solar Project
FTC Solar has been contracted to supply its Pioneer 1P solar tracker for a 225-MW solar project near Columbus, Nebraska. Delivery of the trackers will begin in 2021, with Sandhills Energy's 720 MW of solar projects already developed and 1,500 MW more in its pipeline.
Oct 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, ftc solar, Solar Tracker, PV Power Plant, Nebraska
Boost Efficiency: Perovskite Cells with Nanoimprinted Layer
Exciting new research reveals perovskite photovoltaic cells with improved optoelectronic properties and reduced optical losses. Nanoimprinting method employed to create efficient, cost-effective anti-reflective layer compatible with tandem configurations. Possibility of producing entire devices on a large scale in a single process!
Oct 9, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Fraunhofer Institute, University of Warsaw
Mass-Manufactured Clean Energy: The Model T of the 21st Century
Experience the power of renewable energy: Discover how solar panels & wind turbines can reduce emissions & meet Paris Agreement goals. Rapid deployment & cost reductions surpassing Model T, aircraft during WWII & turbine generators from 1970-1980.
Oct 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, International Energy Agency
Banks' Big Battery: 200-MW Power for 600K Homes
Banks Renewables, the renewable energy division of the Banks Group, unveils plans to build a 200-MW battery storage system in Scotland to power 600,000 homes. Brookfield Asset Management acquires Banks Renewables, investing in their wind, solar and storage projects.
Oct 6, 2023 // Storage, SCOTLAND, Banks Group
UK Renewables Power NZ Solar Revolution
Lodestone Energy is joining forces with Hive Energy, Ethical Power and Solar South West to develop 9 solar parks in NZ. Projects are estimated to generate 500 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power 50,000 homes. HES Aotearoa, Ethical Power NZ taking part in the joint venture. EPC works underway. Be a part of this groundbreaking endeavor.
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Lodestone Energy
Sonnedix Fires Up 149MW Solar Plant in Portugal
Sonnedix is breaking ground on a 149-MW solar PV plant in Portugal, expected to generate 234.5 GWh of clean energy per year - enough to power 78,000 homes. Be part of the energy revolution and follow Sonnedix's mission in the fight against climate change.
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Sonnedix, Europe, PV Power Plant