Europe

Trina Solar Powers 140MW Albanian PV Project

Trina Solar and Voltalia have partnered to build Karavasta Solar, a 140MW solar project in Albania. Funded by EBRD, the project is expected to generate electricity and employment to the local community, with 1% of the total investment going towards social initiatives.

Aug 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Trina Solar, Albania, Solar Project

NorSun Closes $8.6MM Raise, Plans 5GW US Solar Plant

NorSun has raised 8.6 million dollars to fuel its growth projects in Europe and the US. Statkraft Ventures, Ardal Energi, Nysno Klimainvesteringer, and more, have subscribed to the capital. NorSun plans to build a 5GW production facility in the US and 3GW expansion in Årdal, Norway, funded in part by the EU Innovation Fund.

Aug 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Europe, North America, NorSun

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

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

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

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

18MW Solar Farm Approved in UK

Codrington Solar Farm approved by South Gloucestershire Council, providing low carbon energy for 4,400 homes. Construction to begin early 2025 with landscape, ecological and biodiversity benefits.

Aug 14, 2023 // Plants, Storage, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant

Belectric to Build 28.5 MWp UK Solar Plant

Belectric has been awarded a contract to build a 28.5-MWp solar plant in Norwich, England. The plant is expected to be operational by summer 2024 and will be able to power 9,500 households annually. This is part of Belectric's increasing presence in the UK and Netherlands.

Aug 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Belectric, PV Power Plant

MAHLE's Bionic Plate: Battery Cooling Revolutionized

MAHLE, a Germany-based automotive supplier, has unveiled a bionic battery cooling plate to improve cooling performance by 10% and reduce pressure loss by 20%. The new plate also uses 15% less material, reducing CO2 emissions. MAHLE will present this innovation at IAA Mobility and will collaborate with ProLogium for the development of a thermal management system for solid-state batteries.

Aug 11, 2023 // Technology, Storage, Germany, Europe, MAHLE

Italy Seeks 62 GW Renewables Boost

Discover how Italy is incentivising renewables and simplifying the permitting process for projects 10MW or larger, aiming to reach 131GW of installed capacity by 2030.

Aug 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe

Tesvolt, Green Energy 3000: Solar-Plus-Storage Powers Germany

The joint project between Tesvolt and Green Energy 3000 adds a 12 MWp solar farm near Braunschweig, Germany with two TPS-E storage containers and the ability to supply power to 5,000 households. This is among the winners of the innovation tender and will receive state funds.

Aug 9, 2023 // Plants, Storage, Germany, Europe, Tesvolt, green energy

Luminous Reaches FID On Norfolk Solar Farm

Luminous Energy achieves financial close on 28.5MW Bracon Ash Solar Farm in Norfolk, UK, providing £10k/year for community projects, 203% biodiversity gain & in line with Net Zero targets. Belectric to build & maintain. TLT, CMS, Fichtner & WTW advised.

Aug 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, luminous energy, PV Power Plant

Hungary Boosts Subsidies for Corporate Investment Revival

Hungary is taking steps to boost economic growth and recovery, setting out plans to reduce investment costs and provide generous subsidies for renewable and green investments. Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said the government is committed to ensuring economic growth and green transition, but challenges remain.

Aug 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Hungary, Europe

Optimizing Perovskite Solar Cells: Improved Efficiency & Lifetime

Perovskite solar cell technology takes a step forward with improved upper and lower interfaces, resulting in a conversion efficiency of 24.3%, long-term stability and efficiency of up to 22.6% in mini-modules.

Aug 7, 2023 // Technology, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, Belgium, efficiency, University of Hasselt at Energyville

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