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Sonnedix, Statkraft ink Italian solar power play
10-year agreement covers a combined 48GW/y of clean electricity from two plants in Lazio
May 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Sonnedix, Europe, Statkraft
NSW to open following renewables, storage tender on May 22
New South Wales will certainly introduce its second gigawatt-scale tender for renewable energy generation and long-duration storage capacity in the coming week, electricity and also gas systems supervisor AEMO Services revealed in accordance with the Aussie state's bigger energy change strategy.
May 19, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, new south wales, nsw
SUSI takes risk in United States solar-storage player
Encore Renewable Energy is a Vermont-based developer which has a decade-long track record
May 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, SuSI
Scatec Solar reaches commercial operation on 66MW PV project in Malaysia
Scatec Solar and its partners have grid connected its third solar power plant in Malaysia, the 66MW Merchang plant. Scatec now boasts a 197MW PV pipeline within the country.
Jul 18, 2019 // Large-Scale, Raymond Carlsen, PPAs, Scatec Solar, Scatec, ITRAMAS-led, Malaysia, Asia
Botswana kicks off 100 MW solar tender
Botswana Power Corp is seeking independent power producers to build two 50 MW solar parks. The projects are intended to reduce the nation’s dependence on power imports from troubled South African utility Eskom.
Aug 14, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tender, Africa, Botswana Power Corp, South African utility Eskom
Zimbabwe launches 235 MW solar tender
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe has issued a request for proposal to seek partners for the development and construction of seven solar parks, with a combined generation capacity of 235 MW, plus two mini-hydro power projects.
Sep 10, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tender, Africa, Zimbabwe, Infrastructure Development Bank, mini-hydro power plants, Fortune Chasi
Western Australia's Atmos, Nomad to Build 100-MW Battery
Get ready for a game-changing 100-MW battery energy storage system in Western Australia, set to revolutionize the renewable energy landscape by early 2026.
Apr 22, 2024 // Storage, Western Australia, Atmos Renewables, Nomad Energy
Globeleq Acquires 75% of Mozambique Solar Plant
Globeleq has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Mozambique's 41 MW Mocuba solar plant, showcasing its commitment to African power production. The company is also in the process of commissioning two additional projects with a total capacity of 400 MW.
Jul 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Mozambique, PV Power Plant, Globeleq
49.9MW Solar Farm Proposed in Cornwall
EDF Renewables UK announces plans to develop a 49.9-MW solar farm near St Stephen in Cornwall, South West England. 9,562 households will be served with power generated, and a community fund of GBP 20,000 per year will granted. Planting of wildflower meadows, hedgerows and trees is also part of the project. Formal consultation and a planning application to Cornwall Council to follow.
Jul 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Cornwall, EDF Renewables UK
Perovskite Solar Cells: Improved Efficiency with Aluminium Coating
Discover how a new nanoscale coating of aluminum oxide on metal halide perovskite significantly improves energy output of perovskite solar cells, bringing us closer to global net zero targets. Researchers from University of Surrey, University of Warwick and UNSW explain.
Sep 25, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, University of Warwick, University of Surrey, University of New South Wales
UK Renewables Power NZ Solar Revolution
Lodestone Energy is joining forces with Hive Energy, Ethical Power and Solar South West to develop 9 solar parks in NZ. Projects are estimated to generate 500 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power 50,000 homes. HES Aotearoa, Ethical Power NZ taking part in the joint venture. EPC works underway. Be a part of this groundbreaking endeavor.
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Lodestone Energy
Adenia Acquires S.Africa Solar Financing Giant
Adenia Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Enfin Energy Finance, the leading South African solar power financing solutions provider. Their purchase marks the first investment from their 5th flagship fund and will help Enfin build over 100MW of solar systems in the next 5 years, simultaneously allowing businesses to become more reliable on grid power and support them in the energy crisis.
Oct 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, Adenia
23% Efficiency: Open-Air Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells
Chonnam National University researchers have developed a hot air deposition technique for processing tandem solar cells that is simpler, more efficient and requires no humidity-controlled environment. The team achieved a 23.07% efficiency rating, 65°C & 85°C thermal stability, and a 21.82% efficiency for a practical 1 cm2 cell size. Further development on track for a 29.1% practical efficiency.
Dec 4, 2023 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Chonnam National University
OMERS Infrastructure acquires 49% risk in FRV's Australian renewables business
Canadian pension plan financier OMERS Infrastructure has acquired a 49% interest in the Australian renewable energy platform of utility-scale solar programmer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV).
Oct 18, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, frv, OMERS Infrastructure, fotowatio renewable venture
Nigeria begins tender for 10 MW solar park
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is looking for propositions for a 10 MW grid-connected solar plant in Kumbotso, Nigeria.
May 18, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tender, Africa, Nigeria, Haske Solar