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Opdenergy Reaches 1.68TWh Solar Deal in Chile
Opdenergy Holding SA has signed a 12-year PPA for Alcones solar farm in Chile. Generating 1.68 TWh of solar energy annually, this 108-MW project will bring the company's total capacity to 300 MW and help create a greener future.
Oct 31, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, OPDEnergy
Pacifico Energy has raised 266m USD for solar investment fund II
Pacifico Energy Solar Fund II launch has been completed successfully. The money raised will be used for acquisition of five Japan-based photovoltaic projects with a total capacity exceeding 216 megawatts.
Dec 3, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, Pacifico Energy
5 bidders for Ecuador's solar+ storage tender
The Conolophus project is developed to lower diesel usage on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos National Park, in addition to the surrounding island of Baltra.
Aug 26, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Ecuador, tender, South america, solar+storage
Yaskawa Solectria Solar releases brand-new utility-scale inverter schedule
Yaskawa Solectria Solar introduced its brand-new SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-250 schedule of utility-interactive inverters that feature higher power and also DC oversizing proportions from 2.0-2.86.
Jan 12, 2022 // Inverters, USA, North America, Yaskawa Solectria Solar, Miles C. Russell, SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-250
Neoen to get rid of 11-MWp solar-CSP bundle in France
France's Neoen SA (EPA: NEOEN) has accepted offload its entire interest in an 11-MWp solar-concentrating solar energy (CSP) portfolio in its house market for about EUR 31 million (USD 36.3 m).
Sep 24, 2021 // Manufacturing News, France, Europe, neoen
Tender introduced for 14.8 MW/40.9 MWh of solar+ storage in Ecuador
The Conolophus job, to be built on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos National Park, will certainly reduce regional diesel intake.
Jun 18, 2020 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Ecuador, tender, South america, solar+storage
Global Solar Installations Reached 138.2 GW in 2020
In spite of the ongoing effect of COVID-19, a massive 138.2 GW of solar was set up in 2020, representing an 18% boost compared to 2019, locates a new report by SolarPower Europe.
The study additionally found that the global collective solar capability reached 773.2 GW, surpassing 3 quarters of a terawatt for the first time ever, in 2020.
Aug 30, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Walburga Hemetsberger, SolarPower Europe, covid-19, Michael Schmela, Aristotelis Chantavas, EPIA, European Photovoltaic Industry Association, Global Market Outlook report
New York opens auction for 2 GW of large-scale renewables
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday introduced a tender for new large-scale renewable resource projects, targeting a minimum of 2 GW of capacity.
Sep 23, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, New York, North America
New Round of UK Capacity Auction Increases Battery Storage Contracts by 60%
The UK's T-1 Capacity Auction recently concluded with 627.4 MW of battery energy storage projects receiving contracts. This represents an increase of more than 60% compared to the previous round, and is a major milestone for the country's sustainable energy efforts.
Feb 20, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe
Shingle PVST Cells for Efficiency Boost
Unlock the power of shingling for Perovskite-Silicon Tandem (PVST) cells with Fraunhofer ISE and Oxford PV's research. Increase module efficiency and reduce shadowing losses with their 1/6 cut PVST cells and low-temperature silver paste.
Oct 17, 2023 // Technology, Fraunhofer ISE, oxford pv, Perovskite-Silicon cell
Cubico and Storaltil Join Forces to Power Italy's Grid
Cubico Sustainable Investments and Storaltil Srl join forces to develop 1 GW of battery energy storage projects in Italy, targeting grid congestion and boosting utility-scale electricity storage capacity.
Feb 7, 2024 // Storage, Italy, Europe, Cubico Sustainable Investments, Storaltil Srl
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
TotalEnergies Expands in E.Europe: PNE Sells 208MW Solar Portfolio
German energy group PNE AG to sell five 208MW solar projects in Romania to TotalEnergies Renewables. PNE commits to remain responsible for further project development until completion. CEO Markus Lesser expresses satisfaction at TotalEnergies' trust in PNE's expertise. Purchase price undisclosed. 510MW of wind and solar projects already sold, 1GW under development.
Jul 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, TotalEnergies, PNE
LyondellBasell Achieves Half of 2030 Renewable Energy Target
Chemical conglomerate LyondellBasell has signed 8 power purchase agreements for 560 MW of renewable energy capacity, achieving over half of its target for 50% green electricity by 2030.
Feb 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Power Purchase Agreements, PPAs, virtual ppa, LyondellBasell, Nordic RE projects, Tarragona PPA Solar Project, Willemien Terpstra
PKN Orlen to invest EUR 15bn in renewable resource by 2030
Polish oil as well as gas major PKN Orlen (WSE: PKN) has allocated PLN 70 billion (USD 15.8 bn/EUR 14.8 bn) for developing renewable resource sources under its upgraded method for the 2023-2030 period, the company claimed on Tuesday.
Mar 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, PKN Orlen










