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Swedish Solar Expo touts solar and hydrogen community project
Where seasonal storage is paramount, hydrogen comes into play. Under-the-radar solar market Sweden has presented its hydrogen projects and technological solutions to overcome the country’s natural solar barriers.
Oct 30, 2019 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, hydrogen, hydrogen projects, Joan Carlehed, Hans Olof Nilson, Susanné Wallner, Johanna Lakso
Nanowire mesh offers better cell performance and lower costs
A new method of creating an ordered mesh of nanowires, developed by scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the United States, could lead to the creation of more efficient transparent electrode layers in solar cells – and the elimination of a rare material from the manufacturing process.
Aug 16, 2019 // Technology, USA, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Anna Hiszpanski, Nanowire, Yong Han
Pexapark recommends on EKZ Renewables and Axpo solar PPA
Pexapark, a provider of software as well as advising solutions for post-subsidy renewable resource sales, has actually encouraged on the recently-signed offtake agreement in between EKZ Renewables AG, a Swiss renewable energy financier, and also the Spanish subsidiary of energy trading firm Axpo. This bargain is the 2nd power acquisition arrangement (PPA) signed in the Iberian area, and third signed in Europe, that Pexapark has successfully sustained in the past 6 weeks.
Oct 23, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, PPA, Axpo, Europe, pexapark, EKZ Renewables
Microsoft, Partners Launch Solar and Wind Energy Atlas-- GRW
It will be a first-of-its-kind living atlas intended to map and also gauge all utility-scale solar as well as wind installations on Earth. Microsoft is offering the AI as well as platform modern technology, Planet Labs is contributing the underlying satellite images, and The Nature Conservancy is superimposing the subject-matter experience to analyze the output.
Sep 26, 2022 // Technology, Plants, Microsoft, The Nature Conservancy, GRW, Jennifer Morris, Juan Lavista Ferres, Planet Labs PBC, United Nations Climate Change Conference
QCells and Microsoft Forge 12-GW Solar Power Partnership
Microsoft partners with QCells to become one of the world's largest buyers of renewable energy, investing in solar modules and services to achieve its sustainability goals.
Jan 9, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Microsoft, PV module, North America, Qcells
Barclays and Lightsource bp Power Louisiana with Solar Deal
Barclays and Lightsource bp team up for $140 million solar project in Louisiana, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions for a brighter future.
Mar 20, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, Barclays
Glennmont and Exus Power Up 800 MW BESS Projects
Glennmont Partners and Exus Renewables team up to develop 800 MW of battery storage projects in southern Italy, signaling a strong push for growth and innovation in the region.
Apr 10, 2024 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Exus, Glennmont
Falck and Eni signs 1 Gig watt Re projects
Falck Renewables and Eni have entered into a contract to jointly develop clean energy projects in the U.S.
Dec 23, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Eni, Falck Renewables
SPIC and Piaui Govt Unveil 446-MWp Solar Park
Marangatu Solar Complex lights the way for sustainable energy in Brazil, attracting green industries and international partnerships for a brighter future.
Jun 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, SPIC, PV Power Plant, Piaui Govt
Equinix and Sonnedix Fuel Portugal's Energy Transition
Equinix and Sonnedix have jointly signed a 10-year PPA for 149MW of solar power from the Douro PV project. This marks Sonnedix's largest PPA in Europe and Equinix's commitment to becoming climate neutral by 2030. Both companies are leading the charge to a more sustainable energy future.
Dec 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, PPA, Sonnedix, Equinix
30MW Finnish Battery: Glennmont, Ilmatar, and Alfen Join Forces
Glennmont, Nuveen, Ilmatar, Alfen and Piiparinmäki team up to construct a 30MW battery storage project in Central Finland. This project, powered by Alfen's TheBattery Elements, will provide 41MWh of energy and become operational in 2024. Invest in renewables and maximize opportunity with Glennmont.
Jun 28, 2023 // Storage, Europe, Finland, Alfen, Glennmont, Ilmatar
Clearway Secures $665M for Texas Solar and Storage Project
Clearway Energy Group's $665 million solar and storage project in Texas paves the way for a greener future, creating jobs and harnessing renewable energy for major corporations.
Oct 3, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, Texas, North America, PV Power Plant, clearway
TTS Energia and Brasol Launch 5-MW Solar Project
TTS Energia and Brasol join forces to build a 5-MW solar plant in Tocantins, revolutionizing Brazil's energy landscape with 10,000 solar panels and future-forward innovation.
Nov 8, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar Project, TTS Energia, Brasol
Coupling pumped hydro with renewables and other storage technologies
The combination of pumped hydro with other storage technologies can increase renewables penetration, improve operational safety and reduce maintenance costs at large-scale hydropower plants, according to new research. The study also focuses on techniques to determine the optimal size of renewables-based pumped hydro storage systems. Costs for hybrid solar-pumped hydro projects currently range from $0.098/kWh to $1.36/kWh.
Dec 5, 2019 // Technology, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Sweden, Poland, Europe, shanghai, Jiao Tong University, pumped hydro, Mälardalen University, AGH University of Science and Technology
Savant Systems acquires POMCube battery and also inverter suite
Smart home as well as energy storage company Savant Systems has actually acquired POMCube, a solar battery and also inverter company.
May 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Inverters, Savant Systems, POMCube