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Sungrow Powers 100MW UK BESS Project
Sungrow has been chosen to provide equipment for a 100MW/260MWh battery energy storage system project in the UK. Penso Power, BW ESS and Sungrow have formed a JV to deliver multiple storage systems, with the first planned for Bramley, Hampshire in 2024.
Jul 5, 2023 // Storage, Sungrow, UK, Europe, BESS
Arctech Solar Lands 11.4MW Order in Israeli Market
Arctech Solar Holding Co Ltd has signed an 11.457-MW order with Israeli telecommunications and energy firm Nextcom Ltd to deliver its SkyLine II solar tracking system to Israel. This marks Arctech's first entry to the Israeli market. Experience 607-MW IBRI II project in Oman & 2.1-GW Al Dhafra PV2 project in Abu Dhabi. Nextcom has a ILS-41-million contract for 3 solar-plus-storage projects across 2 sites in Israel.
Jul 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Israel, arctech solar, Solar Tracker
Renantis Raises Funds for 8.2MW Italian Agrivoltaic
Renantis launches crowdfunding campaign to finance 8.2-MW La Manganizza agrivoltaic project in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Citizens can take part by investing with 3-year loans of up to EUR 10,000, with estimated 12 GWh/year and 4,000 homes powered. Project includes 85% cultivation area & multiple beehives.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Renantis
CEE, Goldbeck Activate 154-MWp Solar Park in Germany
CEE Group and Goldbeck Solar have commissioned a 154.77-MWp solar farm in Brandenburg, Germany. Generating 160,000 MWh of green electricity every year, the Doellen park will power 36,000 four-person households with DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG backing the project. Engie has assumed PPA partner responsibility for the next 10 years.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, cee, PV Power Plant, Goldbeck
Shenzhen S.C. Invests in Perovskite Solar Cell Tech
Shenzhen S.C. is investing up to 961 million RMB (USD$134 million) in the manufacture of equipment for perovskite and perovskite tandem solar cells. This strategic investment is set to take advantage of the potential of the technology and enhance the company's position in the PV market. The project will focus on setting up production facilities in Jiangsu province, China, with an annual capacity of 160 PVD, 119 RPC, and 60 VEC equipment.
Jul 5, 2023 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Shenzhen S.C.
154MW German Solar Farm Inaugurated in Gumtow, Brandenburg
Experience the milestone of Germany's energy transition: Döllen solar park, commissioned by CEE Group and partner Goldbeck Solar, is a 154.77 MWp photovoltaic plant operational for one year. Financed by DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing and supplied with solar modules by Astronergy. E.DIS Netz grid supplied with electricity from the transformer station in Schönhagen. Exceptional professionalism and commitment thanked by CEE Group.
Jul 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, CEE Group, Goldbeck Solar
Unlimited Range, Solar Powered: S80 Solar Scooter
Introducing the S80 Solar Scooter: an electric scooter with a solar panel for electricity generation, eliminating range anxiety. It has a range of 22 miles, GPS, digital panel and a top speed of 15.5mph. Now available in the US for $1,400. Release date yet to be announced.
Jul 4, 2023 // Transport, Solar Scooter, Jiangsu Snail Zhixing Technology
UAE's $54B Renewable Push for Net Zero
UAE announces ambitious $54 billion investment in renewable energy sources such as hydrogen to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, in addition to appointing a new investment minister and establishing a financial stability council.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, UAE
Stellantis Revamps Italian Plant: €100m Electric Overhaul
Stellantis NV is investing €100 million ($109 million) into its Mirafiori plant in Italy to reduce emissions and transition away from combustion engines. Improvements such as solar energy and ventilation, green initiatives, and rooftop solar panels and vegetation are part of CEO Carlos Tavares' plans, alongside job cuts in Italy, France, and Germany.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Stellantis
Nuru: Lighting Up DRC's Urban Areas with Solar
Renewable energy-powered metrogrid company Nuru has secured $40 million in Series B equity funding to construct 13.7 MWp of projects in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, providing reliable and renewable energy to urban communities and promoting climate resilience and sustainable development.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, ifc, Africa, GEAPP, Nuru
Green Hydrogen: Lhyfe & TSE Power Industrial Park
French renewable hydrogen production co. Lhyfe and solar project dev. TSE collaborate to create 78 hectare industrial park 100% renewable energy, circular economy. 45 GWh of electricity/year generated via solar energy with help of electrolysers supplied by Lhyfe. Companies already interested in operating the site.
Jul 4, 2023 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, France, Europe, green hydrogen, PV Power Plant, Lhyfe
MBRAUN: Aiding KAUST in Setting New Perovskite Record
KAUST University in Saudi Arabia breaks new world record in efficiency of perovskite tandem solar cells with the help of MBRAUN systems, reaching 33.7% certified power conversion efficiency. This ultra-high performance photovoltaic technology is essential for fast green energy transition.
Jul 4, 2023 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, KAUST
TotalEnergies Expands in E.Europe: PNE Sells 208MW Solar Portfolio
German energy group PNE AG to sell five 208MW solar projects in Romania to TotalEnergies Renewables. PNE commits to remain responsible for further project development until completion. CEO Markus Lesser expresses satisfaction at TotalEnergies' trust in PNE's expertise. Purchase price undisclosed. 510MW of wind and solar projects already sold, 1GW under development.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, TotalEnergies, PNE
Empower Buckeyes the Sun: 7.6MW Solar Install in Ohio
Empower Energies Inc. has completed a 7.6MW solar installation across a commercial office park in Columbus, OH, expected to generate 9 million kWh in its first year. The customer is a Fortune 100 and Empower has installed 32.7MW of solar projects and over 1GW of solar/storage projects nationwide.
Jul 3, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, Ohio, Empower Energies Inc
Eolus Invests in US Battery Project: Pome to Come Online in 2024
Eolus has made an investment decision for its 100MW stand-alone battery storage project, Pome. Located in San Diego County, California, the project is set to come online in Q4 2024 with a capacity of 100MW/400MWh. It's part of a booming US market, following the Inflation Reduction Act, and makes up part of Eolus’s total project portfolio.
Jul 3, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, Eolus