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Mali spares solar from VAT, import responsibilities
The step stands for a progression in the application of the National Action Plan for Renewable Energy (Paner), whereby the West African country intends to mount 1.42 GW of renewable resource by 2030.
Apr 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Africa, Mali, tax
Spearmint Energy turns sod on 150MW Texas battery
Revolution BESS in west Texas will be operational in 2023
Dec 16, 2022 // Storage, USA, North America, SPEARMINT ENERGY
Africa REN Launches Senegal's First Solar-Storage Plant
Africa REN's 16-MW solar farm in Senegal pioneers frequency regulation, boosting grid stability with 10 MW/20 MWh battery storage for a sustainable energy future.
Aug 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Africa, PV Power Plant, REN
Qair Energises 30-MW Rokietnica Solar Farm, Bolstering Poland’s Renewables Pipeline
French developer Qair has switched on the 30-MW Rokietnica solar park near Poznań, adding 34 GWh of clean power a year toward its 3-GW Polish target.
May 15, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, PV Power Plant, Qair, Rokietnica
The Safety Question Persists as Energy Storage Prepares for Huge Growth
Recent battery plant blazes and a hydrogen station blast have again raised questions about the safety of energy storage technologies.
Jul 25, 2019 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, USA, storage, GTM, Arizona, David Kane, Arizona Public Service, APS, Wood Mackenzie, South Korea, Asia, hydrogen, North America, Solar to Fuel, Solar to Hydrogen, Producing Hydrogen, Hydrogen from renewable, Renewable fuels
$1.5 B Solar Desalination Plant Proposed in Egypt, reports Bloomberg
A three-company consortium remains in discussions with Egypt's sovereign riches fund to partner on the project that would certainly comply with a construct, have, run and move system.
Feb 24, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Scatec, Asia, Africa, Egypt, Metito Holdings Ltd., Orascom Construction, solar desalination plant, Water Needs
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
Enfinity Acquires 546-MW of Solar Power Assets
Enfinity Global has recently acquired solar assets in Colorado, producing enough to power 57,000 US households. $380 million raised to continue renewable energy development.
Sep 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Colorado, North America, Enfinity Global, solar assets
Acciona Energia signs 2 green hydrogen deals for facilities in Australia as well as the Iberian region
Acciona Energia has actually struck bargains for multiple green hydrogen centers, one with state-owned Australian energy company Stanwell Corporation as well as a joint venture with United States company Plug Power Inc. to establish multiple manufacturing sites across Spain and Portugal.
Dec 3, 2021 // Solar to Fuel, Australia, queensland, Oceania, Acciona, green hydrogen, Plug Power, export, acciona energia, accionaplug
The US tops 37.9 GW of large scale solar
That record figure of utility scale PV was under contract at the end of June with 8.7 GWdc under construction. However, installation levels fell slightly, year-over-year.
Sep 17, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Residential, USA, ITC, Texas, Wood Mackenzie, North America, Minnesota
Anesco Secures Approval for 48-MW Solar Farm in England
Anesco's 48-MW solar farm in Coven will power 13,000 homes and transform 143 acres into a sustainable energy source, showcasing a bright future for renewable energy in the UK.
Oct 4, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Anesco, England, solar farm
New South Wales removes 300-MW solar project by FRV
The New South Wales federal government has given the thumbs approximately a 300-MW solar project proposed by the Aussie system of Spain-based Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV).
Nov 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, new south wales, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Solar Project
Ibitu Energia's 252-MWp solar complex in Brazil currently totally functional
Brazilian renewable resource firm Ibitu Energia stated recently its 252-MWp solar power complex in the northeastern Piaui state has actually reached complete commercial operation.
Feb 27, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, solar complex, Ibitu Energia
US Solar Developers Warn Of Threat to Solar From Import Duties
Solar tools Imports from South East Asia have actually constantly been coloured for the ultimate Chinese origin.
Even India, when it used guard duties in 2018, particularly added Malaysia to the list of targeted nations besides China.
Sep 23, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, SEIA, North America, solar tariffs, South-East Asia, solar imports, A-SMACC, countervailing duties, customs duties, department of commerce
Earth's magnetic field affecting PV panel efficiency
Scientists in Kenya claim the geomagnetic area could reduce solar panel conversion effectiveness 0.21% between the equator and a 50-degree latitude. Their analysis showed the complicated electromagnetic field can identify boosts in component fill aspect as well as falls in optimal power.
Jun 11, 2020 // Technology, Kenya, Africa, PV panel