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What is Power conditioning?
The process of modifying the electric power characteristics, for example converting DC into AC.     ← Back to Solar Energy Glossary
Sep 13, 2023
Global investor takes 80% stake in Belgian PV crew
Eurazeo states investment will assist Ikaros Solar end up being a European independent power producer
Jan 14, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Belgium, Eurazeo, Ikaros Solar, Yves Devis, Martin Sichelkow
What is Nominal power?
Maximum power a solar panel can generate, measured under Standard Test Conditions. Expressed in watt-peak.     ← Back to Solar Energy
Sep 13, 2023
Virtual power plant professional Swell Energy reveals software application platform ahead of 80MW Hawaii project
Swell Energy, a United States firm being experts in virtual power plant (VPP) projects accumulating property solar PV and also battery storage, has introduced a distributed energy resources administration system (DERMS) software application platform.
Feb 14, 2022 // Plants, Residential, Storage, Software, VPP, virtual power plant, utility, Swell Energy, aggregation, algorithmic optimisation
US sodium-ion battery programmer raises $35M as storage space financial investment surges
Start-up Natron Energy is constructing a battery using Prussian blue analogue electrodes and also a sodium-ion electrolyte. Capitalists include ABB Technology Ventures, NanoDimension Capital, Volta Energy Technologies, Chevron, Khosla Ventures, and also Prelude Ventures.
Jul 9, 2020 // Storage, USA, North America, Chevron, startup, Form Energy, QuantumScape, Natron Energy, ABB Technology Ventures, NanoDimension Capital, Volta Energy Technologies, Khosla Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Colin Wessells, Eos Energy Storage, Quidnet
What is Power density?
Refers to batteries. The ratio of the power available per unit mass (watt per kilo) or unit volume (watt per liter).     ← Back to Solar
Sep 13, 2023
What is Reactive power?
The sine of the phase shift between the voltage and current sinusoidal waveforms in an AC system. See also power factor.     ← Back to
Sep 13, 2023
Renewable energy finance: Sovereign guarantees
Assurances against country-level risks are essential to make renewable energy investments bankable. Sovereign guarantees represent a government’s commitment to cover payments in case of default. Yet with this well-known instrument becoming harder to obtain, lesser-known risk mitigation alternatives can also be viable.
Jan 31, 2020 // Market Research
Aquila to get 500MW solar portfolio
Asset manager agrees acquisition of development-phase Spanish projects
Feb 2, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Germany, Europe, aquila, GREEN ENESYS, VIRIDI
RPC Acquires 50-MW Finnish BESS Project
German solar developer ib vogt GmbH sells 50-MW/50-MWh BESS project in Finland to Renewable Power Capital. Largest of its kind in Finland, set for completion by 2025.
Mar 13, 2024 // Storage, Europe, ib vogt, Finland, Renewable Power Capital
Masdar Boosts US Presence with Terra-Gen Stake Acquisition
Masdar's latest move: acquiring 50% stake in US renewable energy producer Terra-Gen, a key step in its goal of 100GW capacity by 2030.
Mar 20, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Masdar, North America
Mitra Chem Raises $20 M Series A to Fund Li-ion Battery Materials R&D
The Series A round was led by Social Capital, a California investment company. Mitra Chem prepares to use the funds to invest in item R&D as well as expand North American pre-pilot manufacturing capability.
Nov 23, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, North America, lithium-ion battery materials, Mitra Future Technologies, Series A round, Social Capital, Vivas Kumar
Shell, Ares Launch Tango Holdings for US Solar Expansion
Shell and Ares unite for a 496 MW solar venture, powering decarbonization with strategic PPAs and exploring battery storage for enhanced returns.
Jul 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, shell, Ares
Genex secures AUD 162m refinancing for Aussie solar parks
Genex Power secures AUD 162 million refinancing for QLD and NSW solar projects, improving capital structure with new debt due in 2029.
Jul 3, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Genex Power, PV Power Plant
Genneia Secures Landmark Yuan Loan for Renewable Projects
Genneia secures groundbreaking yuan loan for renewable energy expansion, marking a new era in Argentina's green power sector.
Sep 3, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Argentina, South america, Genneia