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"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
Spanish PV organization UNEF selects brand-new head of state
The Global Head Site & Permitting at Spanish solar developer as well as driver X-Elio, Arancha Martinez Navarro, is currently the brand-new head of state of the nation's photovoltaic (PV) organization Union Espanola Fotovoltaica (UNEF).
Apr 2, 2020 // Policy, Spain, UNEF, Europe, Arancha Martinez Navarro, Jorge Barredo
Japan's Idemitsu Kosan completes 17-MW solar plant in Iwate
Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (TYO:5019), via its subsidiary RS Renewables Co Ltd, announced on Friday it has actually placed on stream a 16.88-MW solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) park in Iwate prefecture.
Oct 26, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, PV Power Plant, Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd
GreenVolt starts deal with 70MW of Portuguese PV projects
5 sites in the centre as well as south of the country become part of 243MW pipeline
Oct 19, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Europe, Greenvolt
Chinese YuanTech's PV modules obtain Brazilian certification
Chinese solar (PV) module maker YuanTech Solar Co Ltd said on Wednesday it has actually received the Brazilian INMETRO certification, which is paving the way for the company to step into the regional renewable resource market.
Jan 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, South america, Brazil, Chine, YuanTech Solar
Q Energy breaks ground on 105 MW of Spanish solar
Germany-based green power programmer Q Energy Solutions SE claimed on Thursday it had actually begun constructing 2 solar ranches with a mixed generation capacity of 105 MW in southern Spain.
May 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Q Energy
Safety is paramount
When Sony first commercially introduced lithium-ion batteries in 1991, the industry recognized their potential to revolutionize portable electronics. Ever since, there have been countless efforts to improve the technology, with many researchers focusing on energy density and longevity, in line with demand from emerging applications such as electric vehicles (EVs) and on-grid energy storage. Julian Jansen and Youmin Rong of IHS Markit discuss the effect of safety concerns on this rapidly growing global market.
Sep 19, 2019 // Storage, Opinions, USA, China, Li-ion batteries, Asia, North America, Sony, Julian Jansen, Youmin Rong
LG Energy Solution's $10.7 Billion IPO And Also Its Probable Impact
LG Energy Solutions $10.8 billion IPO makes it clear that the battery market is mosting likely to be a market for big players.
For countries looking for to make a domestic manufacturing arrangement, government's will require to step up to sustain companies.
Jan 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, IPO, Panasonic, CATL, Samsung SDI, QuantumScape, LG Energy Solution, SK Innovation, sodium ion, solid state batteries
UPC/AC Renewables invest in 550 MW of pumped hydro and solar in Australia
AC Renewables, the energy arm of Philippines’ Ayala Corp, and Australia’s UPC Renewables have agreed to buy 51% in a 250 MW pumped hydro project and a neighboring 300 MW solar project, both located in South Australia.
Aug 16, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, storage, Australia, AC Renewables, UPC Renewables, pumped hydro project, Bridle Track Solar Farm, Rise Renewables, PHES plant, Anton Rohner, Brer Adams
Australia’s AEMO radically curtails output of five large solar farms
The Australian Energy Market Operator constrained the output of several large-scale solar plants by 50% on Friday, in response to voltage fluctuations in a 220 kV network spanning the states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Sep 16, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, AEMO, Oceania, ACES, Andrew Stiel
Google, Treaty Oak Seal 100MW Arkansas Solar PPA
Google inks 15-year PPA with Treaty Oak for 100MW from Arkansas’ Redfield Solar, powering data centers and accelerating SPP renewables amid Big Tech’s decarbonization push.
Nov 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Google, Treaty Oak
Shell, Gerdau to develop 190-MW solar project in Brazil
The Brazilian device of oil as well as gas significant Royal Dutch Shell Plc (AMS: RDSA) has actually partnered up with local steel manufacturer Gerdau SA (BVMF: GGBR4) to create a 190-MW direct existing (DC) solar project in Minas Gerais state.
Jul 19, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, shell, Solar Project, Gerdau












