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'Great Western Battery' 1,000 MWh project suggested to aid reliability in Australia's post-coal age
Renewable resource developer Neoen last month released its prepare for a brand-new project in New South Wales, Australia, called the 'Great Western Battery' which will certainly be amongst the nation's largest battery power storage system centers to date.
Jan 18, 2021 // Storage, Australia, neoen, Oceania
African fund o.k.s USD-5.5 m give for Desert to Power project
The African Development Fund, the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group, has authorized a USD-5.5-million (EUR 5.1 m) technological support give to kick off the Desert to Power project in the eastern part of the Sahel region, specifically in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia as well as Sudan, the bank has actually introduced.
Apr 11, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Workneh Gebeyehu
Matrix Acquires Big Stake in 200-MW Idaho Solar
Matrix Renewables acquires controlling stake in 200 MW/261 MWp Pleasant Valley Solar project in Idaho. Construction to begin in 2023 with a PPA in place with Idaho Power for electricity to Meta Platforms Inc. Adding to their 6,000 GW portfolio, Matrix Renewables contributes to a sustainable energy future.
Aug 3, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Solar Project, Idaho, Matrix Renewables
Great opportunities for solar cells as building materials
Building integrated photovoltaics, BIPV, is an expanding renewable energy source. This innovation makes use of photovoltaic or pv products to change standard building materials on roofing systems and facades.
Nov 19, 2021 // BIPV, Technology, bipv, Europe, Building-integrated photovoltaics, University of Stavanger, Hassan Gholami
Consumer Protection: California Adds New Guide to Solar contracts
California is backpedaling to regulate the way solar is sold to potential buyers. Starting October 1, contractors are required to include the Solar Protection Guide to their contracts.
Oct 2, 2019 // Solar, California, USA, North America, Nate Otto, Hot Purple Energy, Kathy Owens
Engie signs 200MW United States solar PPA with P&G
Sun Valley center in Texas is due to begin production later this year
Sep 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, PPA, North America, ENGIE North America, Sun Valley Solar project, Jack McAneny
Matrix Buys 200MWac Solar Plant in Idaho
Matrix Renewables, a TPG-Rise backed company, acquires controlling interest in 200MWac/261MWdc solar project in Idaho. Output to power Meta's data center and will contribute to its goal of 100% renewable operations. Construction expected to begin Q3 2023.
Aug 4, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Idaho, Matrix Renewables
Malawi solar mini-grid shows promise as means of electrifying rural Africa
Malawi, a landlocked nation in southeastern Africa, is defined by its topography of highlands split by the Great Rift Valley and enormous Lake Malawi. The cost of solar energy there has fallen by more than 3 quarters internationally over the past decade.
Apr 22, 2022 // Grids, Solar Energy, Africa, Malawi, low-carbon power, Solar Mini Grid, southeastern Africa
Primergy Secures $225 Million for Solar-Storage Expansion
Primergy Solar secures $225 million to power its Valley of Fire project, boosting renewable energy with 2.65 GW of solar and 1.5 GW of battery storage across the West.
Nov 4, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, primergy solar
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
Clearway secures $700m debt for California solar, storage projects
Clearway Energy Group secures $700M financing for 200MW solar park and battery storage in California, benefiting San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison.
Jul 23, 2024 // Storage, Clearway Energy Group
rPlus Secures 125 MW Solar Pact for Meta's Data Center
rPlus Energies powers up Meta with a 125 MW solar agreement, fueling data centers with clean energy from Idaho's latest solar park. Green energy is the future!
Nov 14, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, rPlus Energies
720-MW Southeast solar portfolio to power Meta data facilities
Facebook parent company Meta is commissioning seven new solar projects in Georgia and also Tennessee totaling 720 MWAC to support its regional operations with renewable energy.
Dec 16, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Facebook, Silicon Ranch, Urvi Parekh, meta
Quinbrook's $600m Fund Fuels US Solar Revolution
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners launches $600 million fund for solar-plus-storage projects in the US, with Gemini plant already operational and more projects in the pipeline.
Apr 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, Quinbrook
India's WAAREE products modules for 250-MW solar project in US
Indian solar panel maker WAAREE Energies Ltd has finished deliveries of over 300 MW of mono PERC photovoltaic (PV) modules for a solar project in California.
Jul 29, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, India, Asia, PV module, North America, waaree, Westlands Solar Park, Solar Project