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Macquarie Invest USD 332M in Hydro's Renewables
Macquarie Asset Management and Norsk Hydro ASA just announced a joint venture worth USD 332 million to develop 6.9 GW of renewable projects across three countries. Check out the details on this innovative partnership and its expected impact.
Oct 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, macquarie
Enphase Powers Up Greece's Solar Market
Enphase Energy Inc enables Greece to meet its 2 GW solar PV capacity goal with its IQ8 microinverters and batteries, offering subsidies of up to 65% for solar plant installation and 90% for batteries. Take part in the net-metering programme to help balance the grid.
Oct 24, 2023 // Storage, Inverters, Greece, Europe, Enphase
185MWp German Solar Financed
SUNfarming secures double-digit million Euro financing for 185-MWp PV projects. Prime Capital AG raised funds through project bonds and Capcora acted as exclusive financial advisor. German solar power developer looks to finance growth with this successful transaction.
Oct 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, SUNfarming, Prime Capital AG
Pairing Solar + Water Reservoirs: Streževo Dam Pilot
JP Hidrosistem Streževo is investing in a 500 kW photovoltaic power plant, combining solar and hydroelectric power. The project will benefit North Macedonia and contribute to its clean energy goals.
Oct 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, North Macedonia, PV Power Plant, JP Hidrosistem Streževo
Stable 25% Efficiency: New Perovskite Solar Design
Groundbreaking design for perovskite solar cells boosts performance and stability, with 25.3% power-conversion efficiency measured in the lab and 95% of peak performance after 1000 hours of testing. Unlock the potential of PSCs for commercial applications!
Oct 24, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
TotalEnergies Starts Green Revolution: 380MW Texas Solar
TotalEnergies' Go Green Project takes shape with the 380MW Myrtle Solar Farm in Houston, TX, featuring 705,000 PV panels and 225MWh of battery storage. Benefit 70% power supply to industrial sites and 30% sold to Kilroy Realty under a 15-year CPPA. Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit compliant and reducing emissions. Power your future with TotalEnergies!
Oct 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Houston, solar farm, TotalEnergies
Conway Solar Lights Way to Clean Energy
Harness the power of the sun! Lightsource BP has energized a 95MW AC/135MW DC solar farm in Arkansas providing electricity to 21,000 homes annually. Experience the sustainability benefits of reduced CO2 emissions and discover the five-acre pollinator garden.
Oct 23, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Lightsource BP, Conway Solar
Revolutionizing Batteries & Solar Cells: Phosphorus-Arsenic Nanoribbons
Discover the latest breakthrough material developed by researchers at University College London - a phosphorus-arsenic nanoribbon. With potential applications in quantum computing, batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells and more, this revolutionary technology could revolutionize energy storage and electrical efficiency.
Oct 23, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, University College London
Solar's Record Drop: Prices, Coal, Grid Demand
Australia's electricity grid is transforming: Renewables pushed prices down by 71%, solar set wholesale price on 72% of intervals and 10GW of new projects under construction. Don't miss out on saving money and ensuring reliability with renewable energy.
Oct 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania
Solar Valley Rises Again: German Industry's Rebirth
Reestablishing the German solar industry a decade after bankruptcy, EU subsidy plans and Chinese dominance. With new plant openings and experienced staff, Europe seeks to reduce reliance and expand renewable energy capacity. Will it be enough to ward off the risk of failure?
Oct 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe
CityU's Perovskite Innovation: A Heat Shield For Renewable Energy
City University of Hong Kong researchers have created an innovative SAM molecule to improve the thermal robustness of perovskite solar cells, unlocking their potential for use in hot climates and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
Oct 23, 2023 // Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Zhu Zonglong
40GW Solar/Wind in 2024: Majestic Renewables Growth
Catch the energy shift in 2024: US expected to add 40 GW of solar & wind capacity, resulting in 16% increase of renewable energy's share of electricity generation.
Oct 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America
Amazon's 39 Renewable Projects in Europe: 1 GW+
Amazon just announced 39 solar and wind projects across 13 European countries, with a combined capacity of 1 GW. This initiative will enable 5.8GW of clean energy, enough to power 4.9 million British households. As part of its commitment to be powered 100% by renewable energy by 2025, Amazon is setting up its first solar farm in Poland and Greece.
Oct 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Amazon, Europe
135-MW Solar Delivers Benefits to Arkansas Community
135-MW solar project in White County, Arkansas: Lightsource bp & Conway Corp create clean energy for 21,000 homes and economic development, plus pollinator conservation. First Solar, Array Technologies, and Attala Steel local supply chains support the project's five-acre native pollinator garden benefit.
Oct 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, PV Power Plant
Swiss Satellites Repurposed: Solar Powerhouse in the Alps
Use obsolete satellite antennas to generate clean energy - Discover how two Swiss companies in the town of Leuk are repurposing these antennas into giant solar panels. Each one can provide 25 households with power and measures 32 meters in diameter. Located 1,000 meters above sea level for optimal sunlight, this project could help offset the predicted 50 terawatt hour energy shortfall in Switzerland.
Oct 20, 2023 // Residential, Europe, Switzerland