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Solar parks have much better biodiversity influence than intensive monoculture farming
A research study project in the Netherlands is seeking to evaluate the effect of large range PV jobs on soil quality and biodiversity. Principal scientist Wim Sinke, of Dutch proving ground TNO, claims properly designed and operated as well as kept solar parks could prove to have much better outcomes than monoculture farming.
May 27, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Europe, Netherlands, TNO, Wim Sinke
AES Gener to add 253 MW RE and 112 MW Storage to the Grid in Chile
AES Gener is including 253 MW of renewable energy and also 112 MW of battery storage space right into the nationwide electrical power system of Chile.
Oct 19, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Chile, South america, AES Gener, Juan Carlos Jobet, Ricardo Falú
Mainstream Inks Deal to Develop RE Plants in South Africa
Mainstream has authorized a lease contract with South Africa's national electrical energy business Eskom for a 1,650-hectare site to build and operate RE plants. The substantial land is located alongside the Majuba as well as Tutuka coal-fired power plant in the Mpumalanga Province.
Oct 17, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, National Grid, Battery Storage, Africa, eskom, South Africa, mainstream renewable power, wind, Mainstream, REIPPPP, aker offshore wind, Hein Reyneke, Lease Agreement, Majuba, Mpumalanga Province, Tutuka
Shell to power Philippines refinery with solar, storage and natural gas
In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint the oil giant is ramping up its renewable energy production at a refinery in the Philippines. The news was announced by the company in a week which saw it named seventh worst corporate contributor to the climate crisis since awareness of emissions-related damage first emerged.
Oct 15, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Solar to Fuel, Asia, hydrogen, Philippines, shell, Cesar Romero, Solar to Fuel, Solar to Hydrogen, Producing Hydrogen, Hydrogen from renewable, Renewable fuels
Ellomay hooks to grid 28-MW solar farm in Spain
A subsidiary of Israeli renewables developer Ellomay Capital Ltd (TLV: ELLO) has actually linked to the Spanish grid a 28-MWp solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) park in the municipality of Talavan, Caceres.
Jun 14, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Grids, Spain, Europe, ellomay, solar farm
Etrion organizes sale of 9.5-MWp solar farm in Japan
Solar power manufacturer Etrion Corp (TSE: ETX) revealed on Thursday that it has struck an agreement to offer its 9.5-MW (straight existing) Misawa solar farm in Japan.
Jun 4, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, solar farm, Etrion
Israel wants one more 15 GW of solar by 2030
Energy preacher Yuval Steinitz has revealed the nation's 2030 renewable energy target will certainly rise to 30%, with solar anticipated to represent the lion's share. About $23 billion even more clean power financial investment is envisaged this years.
Jun 3, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Asia, Israel, Yuval Steinitz
What is Illuminance?
A visible range of the solar radiation spectrum perceived by human eye.     ← Back to Solar Energy Glossary
Sep 12, 2023
Solar farm will stretch along the 25-mi Dutch highway
Netherlands’ Rijkswaterstaat is planning to deploy PV module installation along the Drenthe’s motorway. The panels will be installed on the 300ha area on the median and sides of the road. The project is being developed under the country’s target to find new spaces for clean energy solutions.
Jan 14, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Netherlands
Ex. Verano Capital, Verano Energy Secures Permits for 100 MW Solar Project in Peru
Verano Energy, formerly Verano Capital, has obtained several key permits for the construction of a 100-MW solar power project in Peru. Yinson Renewables is an investment partner for this project, which is expected to start operating in mid-2025.
Feb 17, 2023 // Plants, South america, Peru, Solar Project, Verano Energy
Cox Energy Shines in Guatemala Solar Auction
Cox Energy of Spain has won a reverse power auction in Guatemala, securing 38.41 MW of solar generation to invest USD 32 million and supply 106.0 GWh annually for 15 years. PEG plan received bids for 1,500 MW.
Aug 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, cox energy
Innovative Solar introduces two solar projects with total capacity of 425MW
Innovative Solar Systems offers 2 Texas-based utility-scale solar projects for immediate acquisition. The first array is located in Fisher County and has a generation capacity of 125 megawatts. The second project with a 300-megawatt capacity is in Jones County.
Dec 11, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Texas, Engie, North America, innovative solar systems
Neoen Unveils Italian Solar Trio: 24.7MW
Neoen is quickly expanding their presence in Italy with the construction of their first three renewable energy projects. These 24.7MW solar farms in Lombardy and Marche will be operational in 2025, helping the government reach its 40% renewable energy goal. Intec Energy Solutions has been contracted as the solar EPC provider.
Jan 2, 2024 // Plants, Italy, Europe, neoen, PV Power Plant
National Grid Begins 270-MW Solar Project in Texas
National Grid Renewables kicks off construction on the 270-MW Blevins solar project in Texas, bolstering clean energy with Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb as key partners.
Sep 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Texas, North America, Solar Project, National Grid Renewables
Smartenergy breaks ground on 63.5 MWp solar farm in Portugal
Swiss renewables developer Smartenergy Invest AG has actually begun the building and construction of a 63.5-MWp solar park in Portugal which will provide green electrical power to more than 26,000 homes.
Feb 18, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Europe, Smartenergy, solar farm