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TotalEnergies, Ronesans Greenlighted for Turkey Renewables JV
TotalEnergies SE and Ronesans Holding joint venture will enable TotalEnergies to become one of the leading players in the Turkish renewable energy sector. European Commission approves of this agreement due to its limited impact in EEA.
Aug 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Asia, Turkey, TotalEnergies SE, Ronesans Holding
Soltec Powers Brazil Solar with 412 MW Order
Soltec Power Holdings SA and CET Brazil collaborate to deliver 6,394 SFOne trackers and 741,704 solar modules to a 412-MW photovoltaic project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. SFOne trackers minimise visual impact and maximise energy efficiency. Soltec and CET Brazil look to build a successful partnership.
Aug 31, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Plants, South america, Brazil, Soltec Powers
Origis Revives Former NM Coal Plant with 200MW Solar Farm
Origis Energy has started construction on the 200-MW Escalante Solar Project in New Mexico. Built near Grants, this PV facility will produce enough energy to power 40,000 homes and is scheduled for completion in 2024. Gridworks is overseeing construction and Origis will assume operation and maintenance services. The project will be located next to a zero-emission, hydrogen-fired power facility.
Aug 31, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, New Mexico, Origis Energy, PV Power Plant
Yaskawa Solectria to Showcase Solar-Optimized Inverters
Yaskawa Solectria Solar presents ground-breaking SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-DCG models at RE+2023, featuring SiC technology for high power and efficiency, plus US-made components. Hands-on training at show for optimal performance and uptime to qualify for 10% Domestic Content Bonus Credit.
Aug 31, 2023 // Inverters, Yaskawa Solectria Solar
Tata Power Builds 28 MW Solar Plant For Sanyo Steel
TPREL and Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd. sign 28.125 MW (AC) captive solar plant agreement to produce 61.875 Million Units (MUs) annually and reduce carbon footprint by ~42,534 tonnes. TPREL's total renewables capacity reaches 7,815 MW with this project.
Aug 31, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tata power, PV Power Plant
Trina Solar Vertex N 700W+: Mass Production Begins
Trina Solar has started mass production of the Vertex N 700W+ series modules, equipped with 22.5% module efficiency and n-type i-TOPCon Advanced tech. Tests by RETC show 3.96% increased annual power generation, with successful projects installed in Saudi Arabia and China.
Aug 31, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Trina Solar, Vertex Module
Sweden Tests Solar-Powered Hybrid Truck
Funded by Vinnova and Scania, this research project is developing a solar-powered hybrid truck with a 560-horsepower plug-in hybrid and 18m trailer covered with 100 sqm solar panels. Expected to reduce emissions and sell electricity to the grid, the truck is being tested by Ernsts Express AB.
Aug 31, 2023 // Transport, Sweden, hybrid, Europe, Scania, Electric, truck
FIMER Powers BESS at Capgemini
Capgemini, the IT multinational firm, has partnered with FIMER on a revolutionary project that will reduce 70,000 tonnes of carbon emissions and use 100% renewable energy. FIMER supplied three 2MVA PCS bidirectional converters for two office campuses in India. With Black Start Mode/Grid forming mode, the PCS can form the grid during outages.
Aug 30, 2023 // Storage, Inverters, RPO, capgemini, BESS System, FIMER Inverters
Saudi's $123M Egypt Solar Closes Financing
ACWA Power has closed financing for 200MW Kom Ombo solar project in Egypt, with $123 million of the total $182 million investment coming from international institutions. In January 2024, the plant will provide electricity to 130,000 households and help Egypt meet its 2035 goal of 42% renewable energy.
Aug 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Africa, Egypt, ACWA Power, Solar Project
Floating Solar: Utah Water District Soars to Net-Zero
Ameresco is awarded the design contract to build a 589-kW floating solar array for the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. The project will offset 92% of the energy consumed from the grid, reduce energy costs by 80%, and help the district reach a net-zero energy goal. Construction begins June 2024 with completion expected by September 2024.
Aug 30, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, ameresco, floating solar array
Enphase & Salcomp Launch US Microinverter Production
Enphase Energy is revolutionizing the world's transition to renewable, reliable, and affordable energy with their microinverters and storage solutions. Partnering with Salcomp to produce the IQ Microinverters in the US, Enphase is creating jobs and expanding the clean energy economy.
Aug 30, 2023 // Inverters, USA, Enphase Energy, North America, salcomp
HASI, Summit Ridge Double Down on 250MW Community Solar
HASI and Summit Ridge Energy will partner to develop 250MW of community solar projects in Illinois and Maryland over the next two years. The projects will use US-made solar panels & 20MWh of energy storage from the Hanwha Group-owned Qcells. Investment tax credits and the Inflation Reduction Act will apply.
Aug 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Maryland, Illinois, solar projects, summit ridge energy, HASI
INVEX Exits Mexico Solar: USD 50M Deal
INVEX Controladora SAB de CV agrees to selling remaining stake in 216 MWp solar farm portfolio in northwestern Mexico for USD 50 million. Regulatory clearance needed and proceeds to reduce debt and make new investments.
Aug 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Mexico, North America, INVEX
Encavis Buys 12MW Battery in Germany
Encavis AG has announced the purchase of a 12MW/24MWh battery storage project in Hettstedt, Germany. The energy storage system will be integrated into the grid in 2024 and will store electricity from Encavis' renewable power facilities, reducing the cost of balancing energy. Mario Schirru, Encavis' Chief Investment Officer, highlighted the new plant's ability to generate more revenue from their Renewable Energy. First half of 2023 results reported flat revenue and earnings per share.
Aug 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Germany, Europe, encavis
France Awards 378 MW in C&I Solar Tender
France's C&I rooftop PV applications have been awarded 860+ MW since 2017, demonstrating the country's commitment to sustainable energy goals.
Aug 29, 2023 // Rooftop PV, France, tender, Europe