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Shanghai Electric reveals progress with 700-MW CSP project in Dubai
China's Shanghai Electric Group Co (SHA:601727) has announced it has actually accomplished numerous crucial milestones in construction of the 700-MW Noor Energy I tower and trough concentrated solar energy (CSP) project in Dubai.
Jun 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, China, Asia, Dubai, csp, Shanghai Electric Group Co, Zhao Hui
HBS to set up 11.6 MWp of solar as Anglian Water proceeds PV press
HBS Group Southern is to mount 11.6 MWp of solar PV for Anglian Water as it proceeds its long-held collaboration.
Mar 6, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, HBS New Energies, Anglian Water, Ground Mount, David Riley
What is Wholesale electricity?
Large-scale power generating plants sell electrical energy on the wholesale market. The price they charge per unit energy is much lower compared to the retail
Sep 13, 2023
Chalcopyrite solar cell for tandem applications, photocatalytic water splitting
Japanese scientists have built a chalcopyrite PV device for tandem solar cells and water splitting for hydrogen generation. The tool has a power conversion performance of 11.05%, an open-circuit voltage of 0.960 V, a short-circuit current density of 15.9 mA centimeters − 2, and a fill element of 72.4%.
Aug 3, 2022 // Technology, Japan, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, AIST
California water district intends country's 1st solar canopy project covering canals
Turlock Irrigation District (TID) in Turlock, California, is intending the country's initial pilot project to construct solar panel canopies over a part of the water energy's existing canals. Project Nexus is intended as a multi-use solar project, analyzing water evaporation reduction from mid-day shade and also wind reduction; improvements to water quality and reduced canal maintenance through minimized vegetative development; as well as generating renewable energy.
Feb 9, 2022 // Plants, USA, North America, Project Nexus, Michael Frantz, Roger Bales, Karla Nemeth, Jordan Harris
Israel's solar-plus-storage tender wraps up with final price of $0.0578/ kWh.
The federal government designated 168 MW of ability via the tender and also chosen three developers for 11 projects, with capacities of 100 MW, 48 MW as well as 20 MW.
Jul 15, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Tariffs, tender, Asia, Israel, solar-plus-storage, Eitan Parnass
World's Largest Man-Made Dam Weighs Making Use Of Floating Solar Panels
The authorities accountable of the globe's biggest man-made lake are considering making use of floating photovoltaic panels to generate power after plummeting water levels strengthened power outages in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Mar 27, 2023 // Floating PV, Solar Panels, Africa, zambia, Zimbabwe
Emirate of Umm al-Quwain launches tender for 500 MW solar park
The UAE Federal Electricity and Water Authority is seeking expressions of interest to enable it to pre-select independent power producers for the project. The plant will be owned 60% by the government of Umm al-Quwain and the electricity authority, with the successful developer owning the balance.
Jan 8, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, tender, Asia, UAE
Aquavoltaics in the Philippines
An EU funded solar-plus-storage project has been tendered in the Philippines. The United Nations is seeking bids for the system, to support the for the seaweed industry on the island of Tawi-Tawi. Combining PV with aquaculture brings many advantages for both, including water conservation, a more controlled aquatic environment, and ecosystem restoration.
Aug 13, 2019 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Floating PV, USA, tender, floating PV, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Philippines, RETS, MinDA, hybrid systems
Namibia Boosts Renewables to Slash Electricity Imports
Namibia boosts energy independence with a 93 MW renewable expansion by 2026, aiming for 70% renewables by 2030, reducing imports and enhancing energy security.
May 15, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Namibia
Thailand near finishing huge floating solar farm
Thailand is close to finishing one the world's greatest hydro-floating solar hybrid projects externally of a dam, part of actions in the direction of enhancing renewable energy production after years of criticism for reliance on nonrenewable fuel sources.
Apr 20, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Thailand, floating PV, Asia, solar farm
Dominion Energy to sell electricity from its Virginian solar farm to Arlington and Amazon
One of the five world’s largest technology companies has concluded a power purchase agreement to buy nearly 70 percent of the electricity generated by a 120-megawatt Virginia-based solar park developed by Dominion Energy Inc.
Feb 3, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Virginia, Dominion Energy, North America
Ormat starts operation at unique hybrid geothermal-solar power plant in Nevada
Supported by an innovative portfolio contract with its power purchasers, Ormat Technologies has now started commercial operations of its innovative hybrid solar-geothermal power plant at Tungsten Mountain, Nevada.
Aug 5, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar, USA, Nevada, Geothermal, hybrid, Ormat Technologies, power plant, Tungsten Mountain, North America
EGA will certainly supply aluminium created by utilizing solar energy to BMW Group
The BMW Group will start sourcing aluminium created utilizing solar electrical power. The firm's company companion Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has currently come to be the very first company in the world to additionally make use of solar electricity for business manufacturing of aluminium, which it will initially provide solely to the BMW Group.
Feb 4, 2021 // Plants, Dubai, BMW Group, EGA, Andreas Wendt
Tricks with a Home Battery Can Reduce Your Electricity Bills and Boost Energy Independence
Many households now feel two very clear problems: electricity bills keep going up and power outages feel more common. A home battery gives you a way to deal
Nov 20, 2025 // Storage












