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Ethiopia aims to set up formula for the calculation of mini-grid tariffs
Ethiopia is currently trying to set up a methodology for the calculation of electricity tariffs for mini-grid systems. Should the government’s work come to fruition, it can provide much-needed certainty to mini-grid investors.
Aug 12, 2019 // Grids, Tariffs, mini-grid systems, Ethiopia, Africa, Hizkyas Dufera, Scaling Solar
Africa’s ‘largest’ solar-plus-wind-plus-storage project unveiled
Japanese developer Eurus Energy and Australian-headquartered wind developer Windlab have signed a deal with Kenyan authorities to develop an 80MW solar-plus-wind-plus-storage facility in central Kenya.
Sep 2, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Grids, Windlab, solar-plus-wind-plus-storage, Africa, Eurus Energy
European Investment Bank and FMO go halves on 80MW of Kenyan solar
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Dutch development bank FMO have agreed to finance the construction and operation of a duo of Kenyan solar plants that have a combined capacity of 80MW.
Sep 25, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, utility-scale PV, Kenya, Africa, east africa, european investment bank, frontier energ, fmo, grid-connected pv, David Langat, Ayaz Merali
Trina Solar begins module distribution for Germany's 'biggest' solar ranch
Module provider Trina Solar is to supply 187.5 MW of its double-glass Duomax modules to energy EnBW for the Weesow-Willmersdorf solar farm near Germany's funding, Berlin.
Jun 30, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Germany, bifacial, Europe, Trina Solar, enbw, Thorsten Jörß, duomax, double-glass
Anesco obtains approval for Aberdeenshire battery project
Work is expected to be completed by 2024
Nov 14, 2022 // Storage, Anesco
Technip Energies wins FEED deal with Oz electrolyser
Infinite Green Energy is developing a 10MW green hydrogen project in WA that will certainly use solar electrical energy
Dec 1, 2022 // Solar to Fuel, Western Australia, green hydrogen, Technip Energies
Israel's Data Centre Industry Majorly Driven by Renewable Power
International cloud provider AWS, for instance, is also developing a Data Centers Project in the nation. The project is being powered by smart grid innovation as well as boasts of power capacity of close to 48 MW.
Jan 16, 2023 // Plants, Grids, Asia, Israel, grid, Renewable Energy, data centres, hard to abate industry, rising electricity prices
Masdar Inaugurates 200MW Baynouna Solar Park in Jordan
Masdar, in partnership with the Jordanian government, has formally inaugurated the 200-megawatt Baynouna Solar Park – the largest clean energy project in Jordan. The project will provide access to clean energy, create jobs and ensure economic growth.
Feb 27, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Masdar, Jordan, Asia, Solar Park
Orsted gets 160MW Irish solar project
First 81MW phase of Garrenleen in Carlow will be provided in 2025 as well as second phase in 2026
Mar 16, 2023 // Plants, Ireland, Europe, Solar Project, Orsted
Oracle Energy strikes hydrogen handle PetroChina
Deal covers clean fuel products from Oracle's project in Pakistan
Jun 5, 2023 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, hydrogen, PetroChina, Oracle Energy
Shell Powers Up Germany: 600 MW Solar Project Secured
Shell Energy Europe has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to acquire a 600 MW German solar project on an opencast coal mine near Leipzig. Microsoft has also secured 323 MW from Shell, with a 15-year agreement. Shell Energy Europe is investing in renewable energy across 14 European markets.
Sep 8, 2023 // Plants, shell, PV Power Plant
SolarEdge Boosts EV Charging with Wevo Acquisition
SolarEdge Technologies acquires Wevo Energy, enhancing EV charging optimization and management for large sites. Unlocking the full potential of solar and EV integration.
Apr 5, 2024 // Storage, Software, SolarEdge, Wevo Energy
Spanish Regulations Set Benchmark for Floating Solar Plants
Spanish cabinet sets regulations for floating solar PV on reservoirs, leading the way in environmental protection and renewable energy development. A benchmark for Indian regulators.
Jul 15, 2024 // Plants, Floating PV, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Floating Solar PV
Solar supporting peacekeeping in DR Congo
A report by the Powering Peace organization states UN missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo could reduce expense and pollution by using off-grid solar to power operations instead of diesel generators. Adding a 200 kW solar system with 200 kW/450 kWh of energy storage would reduce diesel consumption 80% for 10-year savings of almost $2.6 million, states the group.
Oct 1, 2019 // Storage, Grids, USA, storage, off-grid solar, North America, bboxx, DR Congo, MONUSCO, Kivu Green Energy, Orange, Altech, SNEL
Solar power could stop China’s Belt and Road Initiative from unleashing huge carbon emissions
China has invested US$90 billion in the countries involved in its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since 2013. The BRI involves developing infrastructure in 126 partner countries to boost trade within a region stretching from Indonesia to Western Europe via the Middle East and East Africa, inspired by the historical Silk Road.
Oct 4, 2019 // Solar, China, Europe, Asia, Africa, carbon