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Sungrow Strengthens Israel’s Renewables with 127MW Deal
Sungrow, a global leader in inverters and Energy Storage Systems (ESS), recently signed a milestone deal with EDF Renewables Israel to deliver 127MWh of cutting-edge liquid-cooling storage systems, PowerTitan. With a 40% market share in Israel, Sungrow is looking to record strong profits and revenues this year. The PowerTitan system is designed to maximize efficiency and reduce expenses. EDF Renewables Israel currently operates 33 projects in the country, with an installed capacity of 572 megawatts.
Aug 17, 2023 // Storage, Sungrow, Asia, Israel
Greece's BESS Tender Allocates 411.8MW
Greece's Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) has successfully allocated 411.8 MW of projects from 93 proposals, surpassing the 400 MW target for the first BESS tender. 12 projects from 7 developers will receive financial aid for investment and operation over a 10 year period. Projects are expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
Aug 17, 2023 // Storage, Greece, tender, Europe, BESS
Indoor Solar Perovskites Power Future
Harness the power of the sun with innovative perovskite solar cells that offer clean, renewable energy for indoor applications.
Aug 16, 2023 // Technology, Italy, Europe, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Iran, efficiency, Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy, CHOSE, Department of Electronic Engineering at Tor Vergata University of Rome, Department of Textile Engineering at the University of Guilan, GreatCell Solar Italia, Institute of Crystallography, IC-CNR, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies at the University of Salento, Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR NANOTEC
First Solar: Quantum Dot Efficiency for Solar
Discover the world's first solar energy breakthrough with quantum dot efficiency – from First Solar. Learn more now!
Aug 16, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, First Solar, efficiency, ubiqd, quantum dot
Bio-Inspired Solar Leaf Yields Renewable Energy, Freshwater
Harness the power of nature with this bio-inspired solar leaf that uses renewable energy to produce both freshwater and energy. 10+ years of SEO experience.
Aug 16, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Imperial College London, PV-leaf
UK Unveils 100MW Hydro-Storage Partnership
UK unveils groundbreaking 100MW hydropower-storage partnership, providing clean energy solutions for a greener future.
Aug 16, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, MERCIA POWER RESPONSE, RHEENERGISE
"75MW Solar Glow" Powers Up Electrify America
Unlock the power of the sun with Electrify America's 75MW Solar Glow, the largest solar energy project in the US. Get clean, renewable energy today!
Aug 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Electrify America
BayWa r.e. Shows Commitment to Oz Solar
BayWa r.e. demonstrate their commitment to Australia’s solar industry with the launch of their new solar portfolio. A comprehensive range of solar solutions for all needs.
Aug 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, baywa r.e.
Siemens Powers Up 800MW US Inverter Factory
Siemens builds 800MW US inverter factory, providing reliable and efficient energy solutions for industry and commercial applications.
Aug 16, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Inverters, Siemens
Mytilineos' 48MW BESS Bid: Greek Energy Storage Tender
Mytilineos SA has confirmed its participation in Greece's first energy storage tender – offering a 48MW/96MWh unit in Central Macedonia. Construction and operation is expected to complete by mid-2025. Over 3.3GW was offered for the 400MW round & Mytilineos is looking to participate in future tenders. 618MW of renewable power plants already in Greece & abroad.
Aug 15, 2023 // Storage, tender, BESS, Mytilineos
Greece: PPC Wins 98MW Battery Storage Support
PPC Renewables secures investment grant and operating aid for 98 MW of battery energy storage projects in Western Macedonia in 2021. To be brought into operation in 2025, these projects will join the 280 MW of solar projects also located in the region.
Aug 15, 2023 // Storage, Greece, Europe, PPC Renewables, Western Macedonia
Greenvolt Acquires Majority of Spanish Solar Co.
Portuguese energy firm Greenvolt Energias Renovaveis SA announces its intention to acquire majority stakes of Spanish solar firm Iberica Renovables SL. Financial details and the amount of shares to be acquired remain undisclosed. AdC is currently reviewing the deal. Comments must be submitted within 10 business days.
Aug 15, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Greenvolt, Iberica Renovables
Norsk Solar Lights Up First Brazil Solar Site
Norsk Solar has launched the first of six 18MW solar plants in Brazil, with the remaining five to be completed in the next month. This is the first IPP project for Norsk Solar, a 25-year PPA with Órigo Energia, and is located in the state of Minas Gerais.
Aug 15, 2023 // Plants, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Norsk Solar
Voltalia's Local Expansion in Albania
Voltalia has opened a new office in Tirana, Albania with 23 employees to support local growth. The office will provide turnkey solar plant construction services and develop PV and wind projects, including the 140 MW Karavasta solar farm in Fier. Operational in 2023, the farm is backed by a EUR 29 million loan from EBRD.
Aug 15, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, Europe, Albania
Antaisolar Powers Uzbekistan's Solar Ambitions
Antaisolar secures a 470MWp solar tracking systems deal in Uzbekistan, delivering its TAI-Simple single-axis 1P tracking system with 18.5%-24% power output increase. This is the largest solar tracker award in Central Asia, with 25.4GW of cumulative solar racking shipments. Uzbekistan is aiming to reach 25% renewables by 2026.
Aug 15, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Uzbekistan, antaisolar, tracking system