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Spain's Catalonia targets 7GW of solar by 2030 as part of new energy roadmap
The Spanish area of Catalonia will certainly require to have at least 7GW of solar PV set up by 2030 to put it on track for attaining a decarbonised power system and also energy self-reliance by mid-century.
Feb 8, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, rooftop solar, decarbonisation, self-consumption, deployment target, catalonia
Total Eren, Chariot land 40MW PV offer for South African mine as the sector continues shift to solar
South African mining firm Tharisa has authorized an agreement with renewables programmer Total Eren and also African energy business Chariot to build a 40MW solar PV project to power its mining procedures as even more of the nation's heavy industries turn to solar.
Feb 8, 2022 // Plants, PPA, Total Eren, Africa, South Africa, mining, Chariot, Tharisa
BayWa r.e. to construct 3-MWp self-consumption floating PV farm in Germany
German renewables programmer BayWa r.e. stated today that is set to start constructing a 3-MWp floating solar PV farm in the town of Haltern am See for family-owned mining business Quarzwerke GmbH.
Feb 7, 2022 // Plants, Floating PV, Germany, Europe, baywa r.e., floating PV farm, Stephan Auracher
FTC Solar to ship trackers for APA's 88-MW solar project in Queensland
United States solar tracking systems maker FTC Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FTCI) revealed on Monday that it was granted a contract to provide its tools for an 88-MW solar project in Australia.
Feb 7, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, queensland, ftc solar, Solar Project, Sean Hunkler
El Paso Electric looks for EPC bids for 10-MW solar-plus-storage project
Regional electrical utility El Paso Electric (EPE) has actually released a request for proposals (RFP) for the construction of a 10-MW solar park with a 3-MW battery, ideally in the state of Texas.
Feb 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, solar-plus-storage, North America, El Paso Electric
Matrix solar to supply Statkraft in Spain
PPA for all the output from a 50MW project due online in the province of Jaen later this year
Feb 7, 2022 // Plants, Spain, PPA, Europe, Statkraft, Matrix, Chris Matthews, Simon Kornek
German firm acquires 233MW Sardinian solar
Greencells acquires five projects expected to achieve ready-to-build status in the very first half of this year
Feb 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Sardinia, solar farm, greencells, Andreas Hoffmann
Africa fund backs 40MW solar farm in Kenya
Alten expects to bring PV project online in the spring
Feb 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Kenya, Africa, solar farm, EAIF, Sine Zulu
RES Diversifies Asset Management Business Through Blueshore Acquisition
UK-based RES, has actually announced the acquisition of Australia based Blueshore, an asset management business with 1.6 GW of assets under management.
Feb 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, asset management, acquisition, blueshore, grant harris, Mike rand, renewable deal, RES-group
IIT-D Researchers Create Even More Effective Solar PV Towers
According to the institute, the "non-mechanical" as well as "mechanical" tracking solar PV towers with reflection concentration are viable for all Indian seasons with high energy density. The solar PV towers of 3kW and also 5kW capacity work for electric vehicle charging terminals and also rooftop solar power generation, said IIT-Delhi officials.
Feb 7, 2022 // Technology, India, Asia, Dalip Singh Mehta, Institute of Technology, IIT
SES completes merger with 'Ivanhoe' to finish SPAC listing at NYSE
The Liquid Metal technology battery maker hopes to see business growth quickly. SES was founded in 2012 and also quickly became an integrated Li-Metal battery supplier with strong capabilities in material, cell, module, AI-powered security algorithms and also recycling.
Feb 7, 2022 // Storage, electric vehicle, EV, Lithium ion, acquisition, SPAC, Ivanhoe, SES, SES AI Corporation
Aquila Capital in Bargain for Solar Project Portfolio in Spain
Viridi RE as well as Solar Ambition will certainly establish solar portfolios up until properties get to ready-to-build standing. The portfolio will also have a prospective to balance out greater than 390,000 tonnes of carbon discharge a year.
Feb 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, RE, Aquila Capital, carbon offset, renewable market, Renwable Energy, Solar Ambition, Viridi RE
Risen Energy Invests in Cell as well as Module Expansion
Risen Energy has actually accepted purchase 15 GW HJT cell as well as module factory in Ningbo Glass manufacturer Jinjing Technology anticipates as much as 323% net profit growth in 2021
Feb 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, solar cell, Risen Energy, solar module, Renewable Energy, Jinjing
Mytilineos offers 100MW of solar projects in southerly Spain to Aquila Capital
Greek renewables designer Mytilineos has agreed to sell 100MW of PV projects in southerly Spain to Aquila Capital for a concealed amount as the German investment firm continues to expand its European PV portfolio.
Feb 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Mytilineos, Aquila Capital
China states United States Section 201 expansion will misshape worldwide trade
Head of state Joe Biden's transfer to extend tariffs on imported solar modules as well as cells will misshape international trade, China's commerce ministry has stated.
Feb 7, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, Policy, USA, China, bifacial, Asia, North America, Joe Biden, ACORE, 8 minute energy