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Target Rolls Out Solar Initiative That Includes Jacksonville As Solar Prices Decline
Target has set a goal to have rooftop solar panels on 500 of its stores and other properties by 2020, and that includes in Jacksonville.
Oct 17, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, Target, Jacksonville, St. Johns Town Center, John Leisen
Nidec ASI giving EPC for 50MW Northern Ireland BESS project
Nidec ASI, the Italy-based industrial options division of Japanese conglomerate Nidec Group, will give EPC solutions for a 50MW battery energy storage space system (BESS) project in North Ireland.
Aug 4, 2022 // Storage, UK, Europe, Northern Ireland, Nidec ASI, gore street capital
Lightsource BP constructing 70-MW Penn State University solar project
Penn State University, in partnership with Lightsource BP, has broken ground on the largest solar project in the state of Pennsylvania. The project is expected to provide 25% of the university’s electricity over the next 25 years. Lightsource BP will build, own and operate the facility and sell the electricity to Penn State under a long-term power sales contract.
Oct 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Lightsource BP, penn state university, Kevin Smith, Stantec, Robert Molner, David Bernier
Omkareshwar Floating Solar: RUMSL Invites Bids for Phase 2 of 300 MW
The beginning of the process for the 2nd part of the 600 MW floating solar plan on the Omkareshwar reservoir portends well for the development of this lengthy planned floating solar project. Earlier LOA's for phase 1, for 300 MW were awarded to AMP energy, NHDC, and SJVN.
Jul 25, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, PPA, India, SECI, Asia, Madhya Pradesh, RUMSL, omkareshwar reservoir, Floating Solar Power Project, Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam, MPPMCL, Rewa Ultra Mega Solar
Nigeria powers up Africa’s ‘largest off-grid solar hybrid’
The latest project to be switched on in Nigeria’s solar electrification programme for universities is also thought to be the largest ‘hybrid’ plant of its kind on the African continent so far, inaugurated this week at Bayero University Kano (BUK).
Sep 8, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, solar pv, off-grid solar, Africa, microgrid, Nigeria, off-grid pv, renewable integration, rural electrification
The MIT research team discovers a new perovskite material with ten times higher electrical conductivity
A group of scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology has created a novel transparent perovskite material that can be used in solar cell protective coating – PEDOT. The cells made of this organic polymer are easier to manufacture and install.
Nov 27, 2019 // Technology, USA, perovskite, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North America, PEDOT
Vedanta Seeking Developers for 100 MW Solar Projects in Odisha
Vedanta Limited has actually provided an RfP for the choice of programmers for establishing a 100 MW solar project under the BOOT Model at numerous land parcels of Vedanta in Odisha.
Mar 4, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, rfp, Odisha, vedanta limited
Enel begin on 31-MW solar plant in Panama
Italy's Enel SpA (BIT: ENEL) has actually commenced building and construction of a 30.88-MW solar park in Panama's province of Chiriqui.
Apr 7, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Enel, North America, panama, PV Power Plant
Fifty percent a million planetary systems could be closed down too soon by 2030 in Germany
Within the next ten years, as much as 447,000 still working solar energy plants in Germany are intimidated with closure if the present draft law on the change of the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) is stuck to. According to a research study by EUPD Research in support of the solar and also storage market, "most of operators will certainly switch off their solar power systems as soon as they are no more eligible for aids after 20 years, as their continued operation will then no more pay".
Nov 16, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe
Belectric Solar to develop 100 megawatt plant in India
German EPC firm Belectric Solar & Battery GmbH has actually been commissioned by Cleantech Solar to build a solar project in India.
Mar 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Belectric Solar
Astronergy launches new TOPCon n-type modules
Chinese module supplier Astronergy is to launch its initial TOPCon n-type modules under its ASTRO series.
Apr 26, 2022 // Manufacturing News, topcon, Chint Solar, Astronergy, n-type module
Gensol Wins Contracts for 300 MW Solar Parks in India
Gensol Engineering Ltd secures contracts for 300 MW solar parks in Rajasthan and Maharashtra, showcasing growth in operational capabilities and project scale.
Feb 29, 2024 // Plants, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Gensol
NTPC Tenders for 530 kW Rooftop Solar Plant in Maharashtra
NTPC Ltd has actually released a tender for establishing a roof solar energy plant worth 530 kW at its Mouda STPS center in Maharashtra.
Feb 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, India, tender, NTPC, Asia, rooftop PV, maharashtra
How Solar Energy in Texas is Changing
A renewable energy boom has revolutionized the once home of US oil and gas and turned the state of Texas Green. We look at the remarkable rise of solar power in Texas and explore the factors that have brought this turning point about.
Dec 1, 2020 // Solar, USA, SEIA, Texas, North America
US Solar Makers Seek Tariffs on Asian Imports
US solar manufacturers push for tariffs on Southeast Asian imports, citing unfair competition. Potential tariffs up to 271.5% could impact project costs and industry growth.
Apr 25, 2024 // Tariffs, USA, North America