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Xcel Energy eyes 4.7 GW of new solar, wind parks by 2032
United States utility Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ: XEL) has acquired regulative approval to install 4.65 GW of wind and also solar energy plants by 2032 as part of a larger plan to broaden its renewables portfolio and also generate 100% carbon-free electrical energy by 2050.
Feb 14, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Xcel Energy, Bob Frenzel
A new spectroscopic method to understand the physical principles of organic PV
A German research team claims to have created a new visualization technique it says can enable detailed mapping of the energetic landscapes of organic PV cells on a nano scale. The technique could lead to organic cells with reduced power losses.
Aug 14, 2019 // Technology, Germany, spectroscopic method, organic PV, Heidelberg University, Yana Vaynzof
Indonesia prepares 4.7 GW of brand-new solar, greener mix by 2030
Indonesia is intending to add 4.7 GW of solar capability by 2030 under its brand-new Electricity Procurement Plan (RUPTL) which will boost the payment of renewables to the mix.
Oct 8, 2021 // Plants, Asia, Indonesia, Arifin Tasrif
UK Solar Park Powers Up: Voltalia, City of London Corp
Voltalia has officially inaugurated its largest solar park to date in the UK. South Farm Solar Park has a capacity of 49.9MW, enough to cover half of the City of London Corporation's electricity needs. The project is funded by Santander UK and contributes to the City of London Corporation's energy transition away from fossil fuels.
Jun 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Voltalia, Europe, PV Power Plant, City of London Corporation
China to fund 450 MW of solar capacity in Bangladesh
The two nations are due to sign an MoU today to set up the capacity in the north of Bangladesh along with 50 MW of wind power facilities in the south, near the port of Payra. China will supply an estimated $500m with the host nation freeing up land for the projects.
Aug 27, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, China, Bangladesh, Asia, North-West Power, AM Khurshedul Alam, National Machinery Import and Export Corporation
India’s SECI to supply 1.3 GW of clean power through recent deals
With India’s power minister hinting that a new renewable energy tariff policy could be in the works, the federal agency responsible for solar has started boasting about the volume of clean power it has in the pipeline.
Sep 16, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tariffs, Policy, Floating PV, India, SECI, Asia, Floating solar, Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam, Rihand Dam, Kerala State Electricity Board, Raj Kumar Singh
Hydro Rein, GreenGo companion on 118 MW of solar projects in Sweden
Hydro Rein has agreed to acquire two early-stage solar projects with an integrated capacity of 118 MW in Sweden from Danish programmer GreenGo Energy, it was announced today.
May 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, solar projects, Greengo, Hydro Rein
IRENA predicts LCOE of solar will drop to $0.01-0.05 by mid century
The latest study published by the International Renewable Energy Agency says the average solar electricity cost of $0.085/kWh produced by projects commissioned last year is set to fall to $0.048 next year, and $0.02-0.08 by 2030.
Nov 13, 2019 // Tariffs, USA, Saudi Arabia, Chile, South america, Asia, Oceania, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, North America, Peru, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, WORLD
Masdar and also Ethiopia indication agreement to develop 500MW of solar
Abu Dhabi-based renewables company Masdar is proceeding its global development with brand-new plans to develop 500MW of solar in Ethiopia through a partnership with the country's federal government.
Mar 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Masdar, Ethiopia, Africa, Masdar Clean Energy, public private partnerships
Soon 20% of all C&I Solar Systems in India Will be Grid-Tied: Report
Enhancing power demand and climbing grid tariffs for commercial as well as industrial (C&I) customers are driving service individuals to rooftop solar, which is not just cleaner and cheaper however additionally gives them tariff assurance for 25 years.
Jul 24, 2020 // Market Research, C&I, India, Asia, Market research, c&i solar, IEEFA, Vibhuti Garg, Jyoti Gulia, JMK Research
Wind and Solar Supply One-Tenth of India's Power in 2020
Total power generation is down 3% in 2020 over last year. Hydro imports from Bhutan enhanced by 60% in 2020.
Jan 26, 2021 // Market Research, NTPC, Adani Green Energy, ReNew Power, tata power, PV Power Plant, acme, wind and solar, Azure
Natixis, Arroyo close financing on up to 70MW of PV projects in Chile
Natixis and ARCO 3 SpA have closed senior facilities totaling US$69.1 million for a portfolio of solar PV plants in Chile, with up to 70MW of generation capacity.
Aug 2, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Solar, Natixis, ARCO, Arroyo, Chile, South america
Form Energy Reveals Chemistry of its Long Duration Iron-air Battery
Form Energy is presently working on creating a brand-new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage space systems to combat climate modification. ArcelorMittal has actually spent again in Form Energy's lately released XCarb ™ development fund, acting as lead investor in the last; s $200 million Series D funding round, with a $25 million equity injection.
Jul 23, 2021 // Storage, Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, Greg Ludkovsky, iron-air battery, X-carb innovation fund
Betavolt's Atomic Energy Batteries: 50 Years of Power Without Charge
Introducing Betavolt's groundbreaking atomic energy batteries - a game-changer in the world of energy storage. With a lifespan of 50 years and no need for charging or maintenance, these batteries are set to revolutionize aerospace, AI, medical equipment, and more. China's innovation in atomic energy and diamond semiconductors puts them ahead of the game.
Jan 16, 2024 // Storage, Betavolt
Mirror-like photovoltaics obtain even more electrical energy out of warm
New heat-harnessing "solar" cells that show 99% of the power they can not transform to electrical energy might aid bring down the rate of saving renewable energy as warmth, as well as harvesting waste warmth from exhaust pipes as well as chimneys.
Sep 22, 2020 // Technology, solar cell, Andrej Lenert, Steve Forrest