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Western Australia's biggest PV project currently operational
Risen Energy's 132 MW Merredin Solar Farm has actually been connected to the Western Australian grid.
Aug 21, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Risen Energy, Oceania, solar projects
Burkina Faso welcomes bids for building and construction of four PV solar power plants
The federal government of Burkina Faso through the national power utility Sonabel, officially Societe Nationale d'electricite du Burkina Faso, has actually released a Notice of Invitation to Tender (AOO) requiring bids for the engineering, purchase, and also building and construction of four photovoltaic or pv solar power plants with a total capacity of 9 MWp in three different areas in the West African country.
Sep 4, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, pv power plants, Urbasolar, Africa, Burkina Faso, Sonabel, African Development Bank (AfDB), government of Burkina Faso, Societe Nationale d’electricite du Burkina Faso, Yeleen Rural Electrification Project
Chile connects first floating PV plant to grid under web payment plan
Programmer Solarity has finished the first floating PV selection to be connected to the nationwide circulation network under Chile's net billing plan. The plant will supply 100% of project owner Hortifrut's power requirements, while allowing it to sell excess power to the grid.
Sep 16, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Chile, floating PV, South america, Solarity
Duke Energy Inks 199-MW Solar PPA in Indiana
Duke Energy Corp has signed a 20-year contract for a 199 MW solar project to generate enough green energy to power 35,000 homes. As part of the Indiana Integrated Resource Plan, Duke Energy is moving towards a cleaner energy future with 2,218 MW of solar, 450 MW of solar-plus-storage, and 6,200 MW of wind power.
Jun 23, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Indiana, PV Power Plant, solar ppa, Duke Energy Corp
Unveiling 21.5% Efficiency of All-Inorganic Perovskite Cells
Researchers at Chonnam University in South Korea have developed a new type of solar cell with 21.59% power conversion efficiency. Anti-solvent free hot-air method was used to fabricate the prototype, leading to 18.43% efficiency when scaled up. This could pave the way for widespread use of perovskite solar cell modules.
Aug 17, 2023 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, perovskite cell, Efficienc, Chonnam University
New Life for $500M EV Plant in Quebec
Revive and upgrade an old plant in Quebec with C$750 million, partly funded by the Canadian and Quebec governments. Production has capacity for 2.5 million electric vehicle batteries and is expected to begin in 2026. Solus Advanced Materials Co. unit Volta Energy Solutions leading the project.
Sep 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Canada, North America, Quebec, EV Plant
Australia Establishes Renewable Energy Hub: 2.4GWh BESS
Experience the world's largest energy storage hub in Melbourne! The city's 1,200 MW/2.4GWh two-hour duration battery system has 365 job opportunities and can power over a million homes. Be part of the government's mission of zero emissions by 2050 with Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub.
Oct 13, 2023 // Storage, Australia, Oceania
Key Capture Unloads 120 MW of US BESS ITCs
Key Capture Energy LLC has sold investment tax credits for 120 megawatts of battery energy storage systems in New York and Texas, monetising the projects for immediate use. SK E&S's Key Capture is currently constructing 623 megawatts of energy storage with another 9 gigawatts in development.
Jan 8, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America, Key Capture Energy LLC
Ace Power Secures Grid-Connection Approvals for 303 MW of BESS in Australia
ACE Power secures grid-connection approvals for two battery energy storage systems, marking a significant milestone for the company in Australia's renewable energy sector.
Jan 26, 2024 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, BESS, ACE Power
Gauteng Province's 800-MW Solar Project to Tackle Energy Crisis
South Africa's Gauteng province tackles energy crisis with 800 MW solar farm cluster and 14 micro-grid plants, ensuring power stability for communities and healthcare facilities.
Feb 27, 2024 // Plants, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant
Novel Additive Boosts Efficiency of Tin Halide Solar Cells
Revolutionary tin halide perovskite solar cell developed with 4PTSC additive for enhanced efficiency and stability. Eco-friendly option for photovoltaics.
May 1, 2024 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, Chungbuk National University
Largest Solar Plants
We offer a list of the largest solar projects around the globe. The list is divided into individual categories by type, location, and time of commissioning.
Apr 5, 2022
The Biggest Batteries Coming Soon to a Grid Near You
The 100-megawatt club is about to get a lot busier. Here are the world’s eight largest battery storage projects.
Sep 3, 2019 // Storage, California, USA, storage, TESLA, South Australia, North America, lithium-ion battery, AES, NextEra, Vistra
Multi-million extra pound solar farm to be build on the outskirts of Eastbourne
A firm has been granted a ₤ 2.5 million give today (November 23) to build a solar farm in Berwick.
Nov 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, UK, Europe, Riding Sunbeams, solar farm, Paul Harwood, Ollie Pendered, Alister Scott, Graham Peters, Maria Caulfield, Rupert Simmons
Renewable generation to remain below 10% in Africa by 2030
The amount of non-hydro renewables such as solar in Africa is most likely to continue to be below 10% in 2030, although there are substantial regional differences.
Jan 12, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, Namibia, renewables, University of Oxford, solar power generation, Philipp Trotter