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Oz Gold Mine Scores 62MW Clean Energy Contract
Pacific Energy has been awarded a contract to integrate 62MW of clean energy into an existing power system at an Australian gold mine. The hybrid power system will reduce emissions by 50% and feature in-house control systems, BESS, HV Switch Room & PV ring main units. Works start in July 2021, completion in early 2025.
Jun 26, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Pacific Energy
Empower Buckeyes the Sun: 7.6MW Solar Install in Ohio
Empower Energies Inc. has completed a 7.6MW solar installation across a commercial office park in Columbus, OH, expected to generate 9 million kWh in its first year. The customer is a Fortune 100 and Empower has installed 32.7MW of solar projects and over 1GW of solar/storage projects nationwide.
Jul 3, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, Ohio, Empower Energies Inc
465 MW Solar Powered: NIPSCO's Indiana Plans
NIPSCO, a NiSource Inc. subsidiary, has brought 465MW of solar parks online in Indiana. EDPR NA developed and installed them, which will bring in $101 million in tax revenue over 35 years. 75MW of battery storage capacity will accompany them, along with the retirement of the R.M. Schahfer coal-fired plant in 2025. NIPSCO's commitment to benefit customers includes going coal-free by 2028 and cutting their carbon footprint by 90% by 2030.
Jul 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Indiana, nipsco, PV Power Plant
Eku Launches UK Battery Duo: 130MWh to Decarbonise
Eku Energy is set to construct two 130 MWh battery storage systems in Basildon, Essex and Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. Completion is expected by the end of 2024 with 1.2GWh of battery storage currently in delivery across six sites. NHOA Group is partnering with Eku for this project.
Jul 21, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Eku Energy
AI-Designed Solar Panels: Israel's Promise To Climate
Discover the groundbreaking research from Bar-Ilan University to reduce carbon emissions with new, AI-powered solar panels. Their panels are highly efficient and cost-effective, recently presented to VP Kamala Harris by President Herzog.
Jul 24, 2023 // Technology, Asia, Israel, solar panel
Ingka's 16.4MW Battery: Powering Cameron Wind
Ingka Investments and Apex Clean Energy are set to begin operations of their 16.4-MW Cameron Storage battery energy storage system in Cameron County, Texas. The project is part of the Ingka Group's sustainability strategy and will be co-located with the existing 165-MW Cameron Wind Farm. Worley and Powin are providing engineering and equipment services.
Sep 7, 2023 // Storage, USA, Apex Clean Energy, North America, Ingka
Bulgaria's 237MW Solar Park Starts Construction
Constructing Bulgaria's first hybrid power facility, the 237-MW Tenevo Solar Park. It will be accompanied by 250 MW of wind turbines and 250 MW/500 MWh of battery storage. A joint investment by Eurowind Energy and Renalfa IPP, it will drive Bulgaria's green transition and provide a strong boost for renewable energy in southeast Europe.
Sep 20, 2023 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria
NatWest's £58m Investment in Varco's BESS Projects
Varco Energy secures £58 million in debt financing from NatWest to fund two 114MW Battery Energy Storage Systems in the UK. The projects will support UK's transition to net zero emissions, providing stability and load shifting services to the National Grid.
Sep 25, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Varco Energy
Giga Battery Ventures Into Belgian Market
Giga Storage is bringing 1,200-MWh of energy storage to Belgium, connecting the grid to the high-voltage network and aiming to reach 3 GW of capacity by the end of the decade. Take advantage of the regulatory exemptions and join the revolution.
Oct 2, 2023 // Storage, Europe, Belgium, Giga Storage
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
Solar Dominance: Irreversible Tipping Point Reached
Solar power will soon dominate global electricity: New study suggests we can make the shift to solar without major policy changes, but governments must also invest in other renewable sources to ensure smooth transition.
Oct 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Nature Communications
Innergex Powers Up 50MW Chile Battery Storage
Chile has it's first utility-scale battery storage facility with Innergex's 50MW/250MWh Salvador battery facility. With daytime energy storage & peak pricing, it will benefit from capacity payments & generate US$8.2m (CAN$11.4m) in its first full yr. Financed via green bonds in 2022.
Oct 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Innergex
GBP 120M: Pacific Green Backs UK BESS Project
Pacific Green Technologies secures £120 million loan for 249 MW/373.5 MWh BESS project in Kent, England. Project to start commercial operations in April 2025 and operated by Pacific Green's subsidiary. Loan repaid over 10-year amortization profile. Pacific Green also selling Richborough Energy Park for £74 million.
Nov 6, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Pacific Green Technologies
Waaree Secures 70 MW EPC, 135 MW Solar Deals in India
Waaree Energies Ltd receives Letter of Award to deploy 70 MW DC of solar PV capacity; Worth INR 1.83 billion. 135 MW of solar PV modules to be supplied to NTPC Ltd for installation in four months; Waaree also responsible for O&M for five years.
Nov 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, waaree
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