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German Firm PNE Sells 240-MW Solar Project in S. Africa
PNE AG sells 240-MW solar project in South Africa to NOA Group Ltd, aiming to provide clean energy to mining and agricultural sectors.
Apr 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant
United States solar programmer with 12GW pipeline puts itself up for sale
Innovative Solar Systems (ISS), a utility-scale solar programmer with a 12GW pipe, has actually put itself up for sale as it looks for companions to support the firm in its advancement of ever bigger PV projects throughout the United States.
Jan 20, 2022 // Plants, USA, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, North America, m&a, innovative solar systems, acquisition
Hydro-PV microgrid in Patagonia
In a national park in Chile, a hydropower plant has been incorporated with a planetary system as well as battery storage to change diesel generation.
Sep 9, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Storage, Chile, South america, Patagonia, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Carolina Morgado
Zinc Additives Boost Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Minimodules
Researchers develop mini solar modules using zinc trifluoromethane sulfonate, boosting efficiency and stability of perovskite cells for cost-effective production.
Feb 21, 2024 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, Zinc, CubicPV, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, mini solar module
Texas will outshine California in 2020
Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) systems in states like North and South Carolina. In 2020, utility-scale growth in the southeastern U.S. market will be led by
Sep 10, 2020 // Opinions, USA, IHS Markit, North America, Maria J. Chea
Building a successful renewables auction in Colombia
pv magazine publisher Eckhart Gouras spoke to Carolina Obando, regulatory coordinator at renewable energy association SER Colombia, to discuss the country’s first renewable energy auction. The delayed tender promises to boost a solar industry with a 4.3 GW pipeline.
Sep 3, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Opinions, Rooftop PV, rooftop PV, Eckhart Gouras, Carolina Obando, SER Colombia, Maria Fernanda Suárez
Trina Solar Shines at Green Energy Expo 2024
Trina Solar shines at Green Energy Expo 2024 with cutting-edge solar innovations, supporting South Korea's renewable energy goals and sustainable practices. Li Na emphasizes partnerships for energy transformation.
Apr 23, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Trina Solar
EDF Consortium Secures Funds for SA Battery Projects
EDF International secures ZAR 7 billion for three major battery storage projects in South Africa, fostering local investment and greener energy solutions in the Northern Cape and North-West.
Nov 20, 2024 // Storage, Africa, South Africa, EDF International
MPower Group sells Queensland PV-storage site for growth funds
MPower Group Limited seeks to sell Lakeland solar-storage park in Queensland for expansion, with projects in SA, VIC, and NSW. Plans for Victoria scheme purchase canceled.
Jun 4, 2024 // Storage, queensland, MPower Group
What is Azimuth angle?
Angle between direction to the sun and direction to the south (for the northern hemisphere). For a PV installation, azimuth specifies how far the installation
Sep 11, 2023
Magnora secures permit nod for 260MW S Africa solar project
Swedish renewables developer Magnora has secured environmental authorisation for a 260MW solar project it is creating in South Africa.
Aug 16, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, magnora, Erik Sneve, Espen Erdal
Victoria, Tasmania Secure 1.7 GW in Renewable Energy Tender
Victoria and Tasmania secure 1.7 GW in Australia's renewable energy tender, paving the way for increased clean energy deployment and meeting national targets by 2030.
May 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Victoria, tender, Tasmania
TotalEnergies Starts Construction on Hybrid Solar-Storage Site in S Africa
TotalEnergies is building a 216-MW solar-battery hybrid system, producing over 400 GWh of clean electricity, in South Africa's Northern Cape province. Set to become operational in 2025, the project will ensure a continuous supply of green electricity for local utility Eskom.
Dec 15, 2023 // Plants, Storage, TotalEnergies, S Africa
MIGA Backs BTE Investment in S. African Solar
Actis' BTE Renewables has secured MIGA guarantee for its equity investments in 75-MW South African solar power plant awarded in Round 3 of REIPPP. BTE Renewables, owned by UK growth markets investor Actis, specializes in utility-scale wind and solar projects across Africa and has been sold to French utility Engie SA and Meridiam.
Aug 2, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Actis, South Africa, bte renewables, MIGA
Neoen obtains permission for 450MW solar-storage project in New South Wales
Local authorities in New South Wales, Australia, have provided French independent power manufacturer Neoen the thumbs-up to create a large scale solar-plus-storage production center in the region regardless of getting 50 complaints from members of the public.
Mar 30, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Australia, solar pv, neoen, solar-plus-storage, Oceania, new south wales