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South Korean Solar Giant Leaps into U.S. Production
Discover the significance of South Korean company Qcell's historic solar investment in Dalton, Georgia and the resulting economic impact on the U.S. solar industry, including incentives from the federal government and potential competition from overseas imports.
Oct 19, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, South Korea, Asia, North America, Qcell
Windorah's Second Chance at Solar: Outback Town Revives Renewable Hope
Discover how Windorah, a remote town in western Queensland, is replacing its failed solar dish farm with a new $4.5 million solar farm that promises to meet the town's electricity needs. Ergon Energy is taking steps to ensure success and the locals are cautiously hopeful.
Oct 19, 2023 // Plants, queensland, Windorah
China's DMEGC Solar: Carbon Neutral Factory Achieved
DMEGC Solar has made history, becoming the first PV module manufacturer to be certified as CO₂-neutral by TÜV SÜD. With energy-saving modifications, renewable energy usage and zero-carbon goals, DMEGC Solar sets the standard for sustainable PV production.
Oct 19, 2023 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, DMEGC Solar
Italy's Solar Moth: Teaching Sustainability at its Finest
Witness the stunning combination of art, technology, and nature with Creazione SUGO's innovative Solar Moth installation, the world's largest solar-powered art-chitecture. Guinness-worthy and eco-friendly, explore a unique union of art and sustainability.
Oct 19, 2023 // Technology, Italy, Europe, Creazione SUGO, Solar Moth, Warner Discovery
Opdenergy Seals $252M for 260MW Solar Projects
Opdenergy seals $252 million US project finance package - creating 600+ jobs and reducing 260,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Discover the benefits of clean energy now!
Oct 19, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, OPDEnergy, Solar Project
IIT Bombay Team Unveil NCFs: 97% Efficient & Low Cost
Unlock the potential of the sun. Discover how nanostructured hard-carbon florets (NCFs) can absorb 97% of solar radiation, converting it to thermal energy with an efficiency of 186%. The perfect material for solar-thermal conversion.
Oct 19, 2023 // Technology, IIT Bombay, nano material, nanostructured hard-carbon florets
EnerVenue Powers Brazil: 525 MWh Deal
EnerVenue and VedantaESS sign master supply agreement for 525 MWh of Energy Storage Vessels. EnerVenue's metal-hydrogen batteries provide reliability, safety, cost-efficiency, and flexibility for Brazilian applications. President Phillips remarks on the agreement. EnerVenue with 7 GWh of orders and plans for a Ky. gigafactory.
Oct 18, 2023 // Storage, EnerVenue, VedantaESS
Naturgy Harnesses Solar Power in Canary Islands
Naturgy Energy Group SA turns up the heat with 4.2-MW solar farm on Gran Canaria. The Salinetas project features over 7,700 photovoltaic modules and 7.2 GWh of electricity annually. Naturgy obtains 44 MWp of solar projects with support from Spanish government and European Regional Development Fund. Now 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands.
Oct 18, 2023 // Plants, Naturgy, PV Power Plant, Gran Canaria
Masdar Eyes EBRD Financing for 200-MW Solar in Armenia
Masdar is seeking financing for the construction of a 200 MW solar farm in western Armenia. Get the latest updates on the USD 186.6 million project and the expected November 28, 2023 decision on the Clean Technology Fund concessional loan. This eco-friendly initiative could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 169,000 tonnes annually.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Masdar, Europe, Armenia
Flexrack Supplies 182-MW Solar in Canada
Qcells' Flexrack mounting systems are powering two of Canada's largest behind-the-meter solar projects. With 101-MW Saddlebrook and 81-MW Scotford projects, experience total reliability, even in the cold climate, with Flexrack's engineering expertise. Ready for completion by 2023.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Canada, North America, Flexrack
Voltalia Powers Up 140MW Karavasta Solar Park in Albania
Voltalia has completed the construction of its 140-MW Karavasta solar park in Albania. 200HA of land will offset 29,160 tonnes of CO2 emissions, enough to meet the annual consumption of 220,000 residents. With a 15-year contract for half its output, Karavasta is part of Albania's goal to reach 54.4% renewables share by 2030.
Oct 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, Europe, PV Power Plant, Albania
TagEnergy Funds UK's 100MW BESS Project
TagEnergy secures £70m debt package to finance 100MW battery energy storage system project in North Yorkshire. Tesla, Habitat Energy and RES to support construction of completed facility by mid 2024. CEO Franck Woitiez says innovative financing offers value and accelerating energy transition.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, tagenergy
Galileo Signs 1st CPPA: Decarbonize Manufacturing
Galileo signs its first corporate PPA with a NYSE-listed global corporation, providing 23MW of solar PV energy with an estimated annual production of 40GWh. An important milestone for Galileo, this reflects the growing demand for renewable energy projects in Europe. Join the energy transition today.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Galileo
Enviromena Raises Funds to Power 500-MW Solar Goal
Enviromena, a UK clean energy services company, receives GBP 65 million funding round from Arjun Infrastructure Partners to become a leader in the domestic solar industry. Acquire 500 MW solar projects and expand portfolio. 230 MW of assets managed for third parties and 500 MWp of O&M services. Chris Marsh: "Funding will help build extensive pipeline and expand portfolio quickly."
Oct 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Enviromena
Energa Seals 334 MW Hybrid Solar-Wind Project Deal
Energa Wytwarzanie, a unit of Polish oil refiner PKN Orlen, has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase the Kleczew hybrid wind and solar project, capable of powering 200,000 homes. Construction of the 334 MW project has already begun - to be completed by 2025!
Oct 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Energa Wytwarzanie