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Westbridge Renewable Acquires Canadian Battery Energy Storage PV Project
Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation has acquired the 295MWp Red Willow Project in Alberta, Canada, including 100MW/200MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS). This solar energy news highlights the potential of renewable energy sources and the commitment to sustainability.
Feb 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canada, North America, PV Power Plant, Westbridge Renewable
China Energy Engineering secures $972m solar project in Saudi
China Energy Engineering secures $972M contract for 2-GW Haden solar plant in Saudi Arabia, boosting renewable energy goals for the Kingdom.
Aug 14, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Saudi, China Energy
Turks and Caicos launches Clinton Foundation-backed energy strategy
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, utility FortisTCI and the non-profit Clinton Foundation inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to kick off the initiatives in the country’s new energy transition strategy.
Nov 1, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, ENERGY STORAGE, utility-scale PV, Caribbean, fortistci, rocky mountain institute, clinton foundation
Italy Boosts Green Energy Imports with Africa Link Project
Italy's Medlink project, backed by Zhero and led by Giorgia Meloni, aims to import cheap green energy from North Africa, boosting Italy's energy security and international standing.
May 24, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Africa
Renewable energy, brand-new viewpoints for photovoltaic cells
In the future, photovoltaic cells could be 'put on' over clothing, put on automobiles and even on beach umbrellas. These are simply several of the possible advancements from a research study published in Nature Communications by researchers at the Physics Department of the Politecnico di Milano, collaborating with colleagues at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Imperial University London.
Mar 26, 2021 // Technology, solar cell, Franco V. A. Camargo, Giulio Cerullo, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Alliant Energy finishes 50-MW southern Wisconsin solar project
The rural community of Fulton, Wisconsin, is the current to take advantage of the recent surge in solar development across the state. Alliant Energy finished its 50-MW North Rock Solar Project.
Dec 29, 2022 // Plants, USA, North America, alliant energy, Solar Project
Microsoft Partners with Recurrent Energy for Louisiana Solar Project
Recurrent Energy secures $160M financing for Bayou Galion Solar project in Louisiana, with Microsoft purchasing all energy to support its carbon-negative goal. Louisiana set to become a major player in solar energy with projected 3,000 MW increase.
Feb 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Microsoft, North America, Louisiana
Energy Vault to Deploy 200 MW BESS in Australia
Energy Vault to deploy cutting-edge battery storage systems at Australian solar complex, boosting renewable energy infrastructure with Siemens technology.
May 10, 2024 // Storage, Australia, Oceania
How Renewable Energy Can Be Used in Crypto Mining
Crypto Mining is an energy intensive activity. However, the use of renewables can offer a way to make crypto mining sustainable and easier to embrace. Learn about the recent trends and developments in the use of renewable energy in crypto mining.
Dec 4, 2021 // Plants, Commercial, Residential, Tariffs, Solar, Blockchain
Phelan Energy Unveils New Floating Solar Panel Technology
Phelan Energy Group (PEG) introduced a brand-new floating photovoltaic panel at the SolarPlaza, Floating Solar meeting, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the other day. This new concept layout and also performance will make its power result rate competitive, or less than land based planetary systems, claimed Chairman Paschal Phelan.
Sep 29, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Floating PV, Amsterdam, Paschal Phelan, Phelan Energy Group, PEG, SolarPlaza Floating Solar conference
8minute Solar Energy expands services and rebrands as Avantus
8minute Solar Energy is expanding its services beyond solar development into clean energy products and various other zero-emission offerings. To reflect its broadened scope in the renewable energy space, 8minute has rebranded the company to the name Avantus.
Sep 15, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, 8minute Solar Energy, Tom Buttgenbach, Avantus, Kip Larson
SSE Lands Energy Optimisation Deal for 249-MW Battery
SSE Energy Supply Ltd has been contracted to optimize a 249 MW/373.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kent, England for 10 years. Sheaf Energy Park is set for July 2025 commissioning, with Pacific Green Battery Energy Parks 2 Ltd. powering the BESS with a 10-year, GBP 120 million debt. Balance demand & supply: transition to renewable energy with this energy storage system.
Nov 28, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, SSE
Mapping exactly how energy flows in organic solar cells
Efficient as well as environmentally friendly solar cells are required for a transition to a fossil-free energy supply. Researchers at Linköping University have mapped exactly how energy flows in organic solar cells, something that formerly had been unknown. The outcomes, which can contribute to a lot more efficient solar cells, are published in Nature Communications.
May 18, 2022 // Technology, Linköping University, organic solar cells, Mats Fahlman, Xian'e Li
Covid-19 Impact on the UK’s Energy Consumption
The global pandemic has changed the way many of us have lived our lives. For many, that has included spending more time at home, which has led us to use more energy.
Mar 12, 2021 // Grids, UK, Europe, covid-19, Energy Consumption
LG Energy Solution buys previous storage market leader NEC
BDA Partners, an Asian financial expert, has revealed that LG Energy Solution (previously LG Chem) has actually acquired NEC Energy Solutions in totality.
Sep 13, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, LG CHEM, North America, NEC, BDA Partners