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Masdar, EDF to establish 8.2-MW solar plant on SeaWorld Abu Dhabi's roofs
A joint venture of renewables developer Masdar as well as French utility EDF (EPA: EDF) will install an 8.2-MW solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) plant on the roofs of the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi theme park which is currently unfinished on one of UAE's most popular islands.
Jul 7, 2022 // Plants, Masdar, EDF, Abu Dhabi, PV Power Plant
KGAL obtains 50% stake in renewables developer GP Joule Projects, eyes expansion in Germany
German possession manager KGAL Investment Management has actually gotten a consolidated 50% stake in renewables developer GP Joule Projects, with both firms intent on taking advantage of the "enormous development opportunities" of renewables throughout Europe, and in particular Germany.
Jan 13, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, GP Joule, Ove Petersen, KGAL
Morocco Eyes 1.6 GW Renewables with $1.95 Billion Investment in Disputed Western Sahara Area
The renewable resource projects are being applied in the contested Western Sahara area. The RE capacity represents concerning 36 percent of the complete capacity which is currently being set up in Morocco.
Feb 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, NTPC, Africa, Morocco, masen, Xlinks, Africa renewable energy, Leila Benali, Western Sahara
Jamaica targets IRP progress, intends to procure 320MW of renewables this year
The Caribbean's leader in renewable energy, Jamaica, is wanting to procure 320MW of renewables this year as part of plans to diversify its energy market.
Aug 11, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, North America, rfp, Jamaica, Caribbean, irp, solar projects, Americas, Don Gittens, Diane Edwards
Ecopetrol Buys Statkraft's Enerfin Colombia Portfolio in Major Renewables Push
Colombian oil giant Ecopetrol will acquire Statkraft’s Enerfin Colombia unit— including the 130-MW Portón del Sol solar plant and eight development projects—strengthening its clean-energy pivot.
May 23, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Colombia, Statkraft, EcoPetrol
UK has 18GW pipe of 'shovel-ready' storage and also renewables
The UK has a "huge" 61GW pipe of environment-friendly electricity projects with 18GW considered 'shovel-ready' according to new analysis from Regen.
Jul 9, 2020 // Large-Scale, Storage, UK, Europe, Regen, Merlin Hyman
Hanwha Solutions readied to get RES Group's French renewables advancement service
Q CELLS is set to double its clean energy project pipeline in Europe to around 10GW as its parent company protects a deal to obtain a French renewables growth and also building and construction business owned by the RES Group.
Aug 10, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, France, Q CELLS, Europe, Hanwha Q Cells, acquisition, RES Group
Solar PV Takes the Lead in Renewables When it Pertains To Using Women
A report presented by IRENA mentions that the solar PV market takes pride in the highest share of full time women employees in the renewable energy sector. The share stood at 40% last year.
Oct 26, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Market Research, IRENA, Francesco La Camera, Wind Industry
Huaneng Renewables secured permits for just 50 MW of grid parity solar in first half
The wind power generator also has a 930 MW solar portfolio but did not take big steps in unsubsidized PV during the first six months of the year.
Aug 29, 2019 // Plants, Grids, Tariffs, China Power, Huaneng Renewables
US Supreme Court's EPA ruling will slow renewables release, solar supporters state
The US Supreme Court has restricted the federal government's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants in a ruling that doubters have advised will hit renewables implementation as well as hobble the Biden administration's climate agenda.
Jul 4, 2022 // Policy, SEIA, Environmental Protection Agency, ACORE, 8minute Solar Energy, net zero, Emissions, biden
French start-up launches solar engine
The invention converts the energy produced by PV cells directly into mechanical motion without the need for batteries or power electronics. Its developers claim the robustness of the solar motor can drive water pumps and ventilation turbines for more than 20 years without the need for maintenance.
Sep 10, 2019 // Technology, France, Europe, PV cells, Saurea, Isabelle Gallet-Coty
Executing requirements in floating PV
Norwegian consultancy DNV GL has actually united large power players, floating PV professionals and also project developers right into a consortium that will aim to specify suggested methods for the floating solar organisation. Amongst the 14 participants are some large gamers in the field including EDP, EDF as well as Equinor, along with French floating modern technology service provider Ciel & Terre.
Jun 10, 2020 // Technology, Floating PV, floating PV, Europe, DNV GL
Solar Tariffs Down to a Record Low of Rs 4.03/ kWh in Greece
The current round of renewable resource tenders was just recently kept in Greece, solar tolls going down to a record low of EUR 0.04911/ kWh or Rs 4.03/ kWh.
Apr 7, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, Greece, Europe, International, EMV, PPC, solar tariffs
5th 900 MW stage of 5 GW solar park progresses in Dubai
The $570 million 5th stage of the project will certainly offer power at $0.016953/ kWh under a 25-year power acquisition arrangement. It is arranged to go on the internet in the 2nd quarter of 2021.
Apr 30, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Dewa, Asia, ACWA Power, UAE
Ecoppia Gets $40 Mn Strategic Investment From CIM Group
Ecoppia, the pioneer and globe leader in robotic remedies for PV solar, has actually announced a USD 40 million tactical financial investment in the firm by CIM Group.
Jul 21, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Ecoppia, International, CIM Group, Jean Scemama, Jennifer Gandin