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Battery gamer picks Netherlands for EU gigafactory
Eurocell intends to hit complete capacity as early as 2025 supplying power storage and emobility markets
Aug 18, 2022 // Storage, Europe, Netherlands, Eurocell, Nick Clay
PV mini-grid to back Congolese farming
Equatorial Power and SustainSolar are mounting containerized, off-grid solar battery power systems to support farming projects on an island in Lake Kivu.
Jul 9, 2020 // Storage, DR Congo, Equatorial Power, SustainSolar, Abishek Bharadwaj, John Fadiran
Zenobe begins work on 1-GW grid creating battery portfolio in Scotland
UK-based battery storage firm Zenobe today claimed it has actually started building of a 1-GW/2-GWh portfolio of three battery projects in Scotland that will provide stability services to National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) as fossil fuel power is phased out.
Nov 14, 2022 // Storage, UK, Europe, Zenobe, SCOTLAND
ConnectGen's 270-MW New York solar project gets final permit approval
ConnectGen revealed that its recommended South Ripley Solar Project has received a final siting permit from the New york city State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES). Based upon a thorough testimonial of the document, ORES located that the project abides by Executive Law 94-c and stays clear of, decreases or mitigates, to the maximum degree practicable, prospective significant adverse environmental influences to the surrounding location.
Apr 25, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, ConnectGen, South Ripley Solar Project
"Miracle" Solar Panels Launching in China
Revolutionizing solar power: Chinese startup to begin production of ultra-efficient solar panels made from perovskite – 50% greater efficiency at half the cost – capable of retaining over 90% after 600 hours of operation. Ideal for building-integrated and space-based applications.
Jun 20, 2023 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar panel, perovskite
Woolworths' 100% Renewable Supply Deal with SmartestEnergy
Woolworths agrees to 100% renewable energy supply deal in NSW and ACT with SmartestEnergy, covering 450 sites with power from wind and solar projects. Achieves goal of 100% renewable energy in two states by 2025.
Jul 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, SmartestEnergy Australia, Woolworths Group Ltd
Eku Energy Secures 1GW Italian Battery Deal
Eku Energy and Renera Energy have signed an agreement granting 1GW of battery project rights to Eku Energy in Italy. The agreement will help Italy reach its 2030 renewable energy target of 65%. Eku and Renera will collaborate to deliver secure and reliable energy storage solutions. Italy is expected to become the 3rd largest energy storage market by 2030.
Jul 13, 2023 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Eku Energy
Alinta's $100M+ Big Battery for Western Australia
Alinta Energy is making progress towards a $100 million 100 MW/200 MWh big battery in southwest Western Australia. Co-located with a 380 MW gas and diesel-fired power plant, it is expected to support the SWIS and back-up energy capacity when needed. Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute and Sunterra will be responsible for delivering the battery. BlackRock and Eku Energy are investing up to $1 billion and $400 million respectively in big battery projects in Australia.
Aug 22, 2023 // Storage, Western Australia, Alinta Energy
AGL, SunDrive to Transform Coal Site into Solar Hub
AGL Energy and SunDrive team up to potentially create Australia's first solar cell manufacturing facility at a former coal site in New South Wales.
Apr 1, 2024 // Manufacturing News, AGL Energy, new south wales, SunDrive
BlackRock-backed Akaysha secures AUD 650m for NSW battery project
Akaysha Energy secures AUD 650 million funding for Orana battery project, largest in standalone battery storage. Utilizing Tesla's Megapack technology, set to be operational by 2026.
Jul 15, 2024 // Storage, Akaysha Energy
OCI Energy sells 260-MW Texas solar project to Hyundai Engineering
OCI Energy sells 260-MWp solar project in Texas to Hyundai Engineering, marking their first US solar acquisition and paving the way for future renewable energy collaboration.
Aug 1, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, OCI Energy
Green Genius Raises €6.9M to Power Brewery with Solar
Green Genius & Citadele Bank join forces to power Svyturys-Utenos alus brewery - 100% Renewable Energy. A 6.9 million euro financing agreement to install solar power plants & energy-as-a-service solution to meet electricity needs. 2.6 million euro funded by European Climate, Infrastructure & Environment Executive Agency.
Oct 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Lithuania, Green Genius
SOFAR Powers 300 MW Utility Project in Gansu: Clean Energy Abounds
SOFAR's new 300 MW utility project in China's Tengger Desert is expected to generate 540M kWh annually and save 160,000 tons of SCE. Over 1,300 inverters and the I-V scanning and SSLD feature for efficient and safe operation reflect the company's commitment towards global carbon neutrality. By 2022, SOFAR aims to increase production capacity to 10 GW for inverters and 1 GWh for batteries.
Dec 22, 2023 // Plants, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, SOFAR
Origin Energy Powers Up with 300-MW Battery in Victoria
Origin Energy's 300-MW battery near Mortlake, Victoria, supported by ARENA, showcases Australia's shift to cleaner energy and grid stability services by late 2026.
Mar 1, 2024 // Storage, Victoria, Origin Energy
Gold Fields' Green Energy Boost: 77-MW Aussie Power Complex
Gold Fields Limited takes a green leap with a $296 million investment in a wind and solar power complex at its St Ives mine, boosting renewables share and cutting carbon emissions.
Mar 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Western Australia, Gold Fields