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Ethical Power JV gets 26-MW solar project in England
Napier Park Global Capital as well as UK renewable energy firm Ethical Power.
Low Carbon Alliance as well as Cheswell Grange began creating the Twitch Hill Solar Farm
Apr 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, England, Solar Project, Ethical Power
New metallization tech to reduce microcracks in solar cells
A U.S. research group has developed a metal-carbon-nanotube composite – MetZilla – which can be embedded in commercial, screen-printable silver pastes and is said to reduce the formation of hotspots in solar modules and to prolong panel lifespan. The composite metal contacts are also ‘self-healing’ as they are able to regain electrical continuity after cycles of complete electrical failure caused by extreme strain.
Nov 12, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, pv modules, North America, University of New Mexico, MetZilla, metal-carbon-nanotube, composite, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Osazda Energy LLC
Engie releases solar PV and also battery storage retrofit plan
lasting maintenance and monitoring and what Engie has actually described as a Low Carbon heating and warm water remedy.
Smart innovations such as rapid electrical
Oct 20, 2020 // Storage, UK, Engie, Europe
Chinese Risen Energy Sets New HJT Solar Module Output Efficiency World Record
Chinese solar module maker Risen Energy has claimed a new world record for their HJT series solar module, Hyper-ion, with a maximum power of 741.456W and a module efficiency of 23.89%. This is an important breakthrough in the sustainable energy industry.
Feb 20, 2023 // Manufacturing News, solar cells, Risen Energy, TÜV SÜD, solar module, Solar Industry, module efficiency, module bifaciality, Chinese solar module, Even Liu, HJT series solar module, Hyper-ion
Sonnedix Powers Renfe: 420 GWh Solar Deal Sealed
Sonnedix powers Renfe's rails with 420 GWh of solar energy annually, advancing Spain's clean energy journey and reducing carbon footprints.
Jun 9, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Sonnedix, Europe, Renfe
EBRD to Support Largest Renewable Energy Project in Greece
Sustaining the biggest renewable resource project in Greece, EBRD is spending EUR 75 million in the successful Eurobond tap issuance by HELPE.
Oct 8, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Greece, EBRD, Europe, International, Solar Project, Harry Boyd-Carpenter
Quinbrook's $600m Fund Fuels US Solar Revolution
projects in the United States. The fund is a continuation of Quinbrook's Low Carbon Power Fund strategy, focusing on large-scale solar and storage projects. The
Apr 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, Quinbrook
Engie Starts 350-MW Hybrid Solar Storage Project Near Santiago Capital
Engie Chile launches USD 310-million Libélula hybrid plant—151 MWp solar array and 199 MW battery—to power 120 000 homes and advance its 3.5-GW roadmap.
May 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Solar, Engie, Chile, hybrid, South america, battery
Shell to power Philippines refinery with solar, storage and natural gas
In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint the oil giant is ramping up its renewable energy production at a refinery in the Philippines. The news was announced by the company in a week which saw it named seventh worst corporate contributor to the climate crisis since awareness of emissions-related damage first emerged.
Oct 15, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Solar to Fuel, Asia, hydrogen, Philippines, shell, Cesar Romero, Solar to Fuel, Solar to Hydrogen, Producing Hydrogen, Hydrogen from renewable, Renewable fuels
Enso Energy to create 1 GW solar plants & storage space pipe throughout the UK
A UK based designer, Enso Energy that was previously known as Green Investment Bank has actually announced its strategies to develop a new large-scale solar plants project profile that extends across England and Wales. The solar plants in the UK are expected to have both tracker as well as biracial innovation. PPA's have actually been prepared to fund the project. The statement comes after the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson revealed the US$ 6.2 billion framework plan that will certainly see to more environment-friendly projects being created that had been planned before he entered workplace.
Jul 1, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, UK, pv power plants, Europe, boris johnson, Enso Energy, Ian Harding, Andrew King
Innova Energy counts on NatWest for ₤ 30 million UK solar refinancing
and to produce a platform for future development. NatWest's dedication to the Low Carbon economy and also versatile method has aided us to do this. We are currently
Sep 23, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Innova Energy, Andrew Kaye
US Energy Secretary introduces contact us to slash environment-friendly hydrogen prices by 80%.
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) intends to bring the expense of cleaning hydrogen down 80% in 10 years as part of a larger ask for brand-new advancements in the energy market.
Jun 8, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Solar to Fuel, USA, North America, green hydrogen, doe, department of energy, Jennifer Granholm, research and development, US department of energy
500MW solar park prepared for Lincolnshire
Low Carbon has verified that it is at a beginning in establishing propositions for a 500MW solar and also energy storage space park at a site near Gate Burton in Lincolnshire, England.
It is wished the scheme can provide enough tidy energy to power more than 160,000 residences and also avoid more than 100,000 of CO2 discharges annually.
The land offered to deliver the project is entirely included within one site, located in the West Lindsay District near Gate Burton, Knaith Park as well as Willingham-by-Stow.
Low Carbon development director Mike Rutgers stated: "The Government has actually set enthusiastic climate and energy targets to reach web no by 2050.
" However, focus in current weeks on energy price volatility and also safety of supply have highlighted just exactly how vital it is for the UK to provide on the shift to house produced renewable resource sources right away.
" Reduced Carbon is therefore pleased to be bringing forward proposals for Gate Burton Energy Park which will certainly deliver significant levels of renewable energy generation and also contribute to securing the energy needs of Great Britain."
Initial job is presently being taken on to identify one of the most ideal areas of the site for development.
It is additionally figuring out possible courses for the electrical connection from the energy park right into the national grid at the existing substation at Cottam Power Station in Nottinghamshire.
The searchings for from this job will be shared via a first public assessment, which it is anticipated will take place in early 2022, with more assessment then taking place at crucial stages in the ongoing project development process.
Rutgers included: "We go to an early stage in the development process for this scheme.
" As our proposals develop, we are dedicated to getting in touch with extensively and also efficiently to guarantee we strike the right equilibrium of social, financial as well as environmental benefit.
" We want to deliver this project properly as well as engagement with the local area develops a vital aspect in ensuring we accomplish this.
" We invite the possibility to meet with homeowners, local business owner as well as various other essential stakeholders as the project proceeds."
The amount of electrical energy Gate Burton Energy Park could produce methods that it is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).
It will certainly call for a Development Consent Order (DCO) application to be submitted to the Preparation Inspectorate.
Effective consultation and also engagement with all interested events consisting of neighborhood neighborhoods, authorities and interested organisations is central to the preparation process for NSIPs.
Inevitably, consent will be figured out by the Secretary of State at the department of Service, Energy as well as Industrial Method (BEIS).
It is anticipated that the development procedure - with to DCO entry and after that evaluation for Gate Burton Energy Park - will certainly take in between 2 and three years.
Subject to accomplishing consent, construction would certainly start no earlier than 2024.
Oct 13, 2021 // Plants, Europe, England, Solar Park, Low Carbon, Lincolnshire, Mike Rutgers
South Korea bets on tandem solar technologies
The South Korean federal government has actually released a new roadmap to support R&D activities in the solar industry. The paper shows the country's solar manufacturing market might be motivated to go with high-efficiency and also pricey panels based upon tandem solar cells.
Sep 3, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, South Korea, solar cells, Asia, MOTIE
RES Seeks Approval for 150-MW Scottish Battery Project
RES proposes a 150-MW battery storage in Scottish Borders, boosting renewable integration and grid stability, aligning with UK's sustainable energy goals.
Mar 7, 2025 // Storage, res, SCOTLAND