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The Pros and Cons of Using Solar Energy
Amidst all the discussions about using renewable sources of energy such as wind or solar power to save the environment, there is also a school of thought that highlights the drawbacks of using solar energy.
Oct 7, 2019 // Solar, Solar Panels, photovoltaic systems, Paris
Renewable energy auctions: Status and trends beyond price
As the renewable energy sector matures, policies must be adapted to reflect changing market conditions. With the increasing use of auctions, policy makers seek to procure renewables-based electricity at the lowest price and also fulfil socio-economic objectives.
Oct 23, 2019 // Market Research, IRENA
Google Partners on Illinois’ New 593MW Double Black Diamond Solar
Swift Current Energy’s 800 MWDC Double Black Diamond Solar park, backed by Google, now powers 100,000 homes and supplies 70% of Chicago’s municipal electricity.
May 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Solar Energy, North America, Illinois, renewables, PV Power Plant, swift current energy, Google investment
Avaada Closes $1.3B Round for Green Energy Push
Avaada Energy has closed a USD 1.3bn funding round, the largest equity raise for a green energy firm in Asia. Canada's Brookfield Asset Management and Thai power company Global Power Synergy have invested significantly, to be used for green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia projects and more. Recent tenders won by the firm amount to 1.8 GW. Sustainable future ahead with Avaada.
Jun 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Avaada Energy, Asia
Matrix secures funding for US solar projects
Loan facilities will certainly fund Gaskell West 2 and 3 schemes in California in addition to 80MW storage system
Oct 26, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, Solar Project, Matrix
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
MPower breaks ground on two solar farms in South Australia
Renewables developer MPower has commenced work on two 5 MW solar farms in South Australia expanding its portfolio of smaller utility-scale projects.
Jan 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canadian Solar, Australia, utility-scale, Oceania, MPower, Nathan Wise
France to Vote on Landmark Renewable Energy Acceleration Bill Tomorrow
Formerly, the French Senate included amendments to also consist of mayors and national heritage commission, granting them veto rights concerning wind projects while also enforcing high minimum distance from shore requirements for the set up of offshore wind farms.
Jan 9, 2023 // Policy, France, Europe, European Union, Wind Energy, solar farm, windeurope, wind farm, Amendments to RE Acceleration Bill, French Senate, Gas imports, National Assembly, Renewable Energy Acceleration Bill
Orsted gets 160MW Irish solar project
First 81MW phase of Garrenleen in Carlow will be provided in 2025 as well as second phase in 2026
Mar 16, 2023 // Plants, Ireland, Europe, Solar Project, Orsted
Neoen turns sod on 200MW Blyth Battery
Developer has provided a notice to proceed to a consortium comprising Elecnor and NHOA to build the plant
Jan 5, 2023 // Storage, South Australia, neoen, Louis de Sambucy