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Enel Green Power launches 132.2-MW solar project in Colombia
Latin American utility group Enel Colombia has started building a 132.2-MW (straight existing) solar farm in the Magdalena department of Colombia, launching a project that secured a long-lasting power purchase agreement (PPA) in the Colombian government's renewable energy auction in 2021.
Aug 23, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, enel green power, Colombia, Solar Project
Researchers advance solar material production
A Washington State University team has developed a more efficient, safer, and cost-effective way to produce cadmium telluride (CdTe) material for solar cells or other applications, a discovery that could advance the solar industry and make it more competitive.
Jan 27, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cells, North America, CdTe, Washington State University, Santosh Swain
The weekend read: Unsteady progress of a potential MENA solar superpower
With a combination of scale, a growing population, outstanding irradiation, and available capital, solar PV should be a ‘no brainer’ for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. But early explorations of the technology have soured expectations, and progress has come in fits and starts.
Aug 17, 2019 // Solar, Saudi Arabia, solar pv, Asia, K.A.CARE, REPDO
EDPR Launches 300-MW Solar Park in California
EDP Renewables unveils the 300 MW Sandrini Solar Energy Park, destined to power 100,000 California homes and drive the state toward its 100% clean energy goal by 2045!
Jan 8, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, EDP Renewables, North America, PV Power Plant
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
47-megawatt solar power project recommended near Joffre
A 47-megawatt solar energy project is suggested near the Joffre petrochemical facility.
Oct 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canada, North America, Solar Project, Joffre, Claude Mindorff
Huge solar PV success with 20 years of EEG
Twenty years of EEG: For several, this is a factor to commemorate; for challengers, a factor to curse. Despite your analysis, the success of the EEG in developing solar photovoltaics as an essential power resource is remarkable as well as will certainly transform the globe right. Solar energy is currently less costly than all various other power kinds as well as is offered on a mass range.
Apr 9, 2020 // Opinions, Germany, Europe, CARSTEN PFEIFFER, BNE, KARL-HEINZ REMMERS, SOLARPRAXIS AG
Avangrid sells stake in 20MW Arizona PV project to Axium
Avangrid Renewables has signed off on an agreement with Axium Infrastructure to transfer 50% ownership of both the Copper Crossing Solar Project and Dry Lake II Wind Farm in the coming months.
Sep 18, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Arizona, North America, axium, avangrid, Laura Beane
Normanton Energy Reserve: UK's Largest Battery Storage Project Approved
Blaby District Council grants planning permission for UK's largest battery storage project, the Normanton Energy Reserve. A game-changer for grid stability and the UK's transition to net zero.
Jan 12, 2024 // Storage, UK, Europe
Silicon Ranch completes 287MW of solar PV projects to power Meta's Georgia operations
Consumer-owned utility Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) and independent power producer (IPP) Silicon Ranch have completed the building and construction of 3 utility-scale solar PV projects with a total capacity of 287MW that will certainly be made use of to power Meta's (previously Facebook) procedures in Georgia, United States.
Dec 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Georgia, IPP, Europe, North America, Facebook, shell, Silicon Ranch, Clearloop, meta, walton electric
Leveraging Wind, Solar, Batteries for Chile's Energy Needs
EDP Renovaveis SA awarded public tender to develop 323 MW solar-wind hybrid project in Chile, including batteries for energy storage. EDPR to operate the project for over 40 years, delivering environmental, social and economic benefit to the region. 500 MW of renewable energy projects across South American nation.
Jul 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, hybrid project, EDP Renovaveis SA
Cordelio Power Sells 49% Stake in Ontario Renewable Power Portfolio to Axium Infrastructure
Cordelio Power (" Cordelio") as well as Axium Infrastructure (" Axium") are pleased to announce that Axium has actually purchased a 49% interest in Cordelio's Ontario eco-friendly portfolio.
Jan 14, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Canada, North America, solar projects, Axium Infrastructure, Cordelio Power, Elio Gatto, Ontario Renewable Power, Rob Roberti
Atlas Renewable Energy Taps CJR for 200-MW Battery in Chile
Portugal's CJR Renewables to construct 200MW battery storage system in Chile, enhancing renewable energy integration and reducing curtailments. Exciting progress in sustainable energy solutions.
May 31, 2024 // Storage, Portugal, Chile, South america, Europe, Atlas Renewable Energy, CJR Renewables
Iberdrola's 37-MW Solar Duo Powers Thousands in Portugal
Iberdrola's Montechoro I and II solar plants in Portugal generate 56.84 GWh annually, powering 19,000 homes and advancing the country's renewable energy goals.
Jul 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
Romania Launches First Renewable Energy CfD Contracts by 2024
Romania's renewable energy future shines bright as it prepares to sign groundbreaking Contracts for Difference, unlocking 500 MW of solar and 1 GW of wind projects by 2024!
Nov 6, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Romania