Norway Inaugurates Europe’s First LFP Gigafactory
Morrow Batteries has opened Europe's first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) gigafactory in Arendal, Norway, with an annual capacity of 1 GWh.
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Israeli Developer Secures €110 Million for Solar Plants in Romania
Nofar Energy has obtained €110 million ($122.5 million) in financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International to build two solar projects in Romania with a combined capacity of 300 MW.
US Grid-Connected 12 GW New Solar PV Capacity During H1 2024
Solar Accounted For 59% Of All US Utility-Scale Electricity Generating Capacity, Says EIA
Australian State Launches Plan To Install 7.6 GW of Solar by 2035
The authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have launched a plan to add at least 6.3 GW of rooftop solar, 1.2 GW of large distributed solar up to 30 MW, and 3 GW of utility-scale solar within the next decade.
China Hits 2030 Wind & Solar PV Capacity Target 6 Years Earlier
NEA Statistics Count Cumulative Combined Installed Capacity Of Both Technologies in China Exceeds 1.2 TW
GM Signs 15-Year PPA for 180 MW of Solar
General Motors says it has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to meet the power needs of an assembly plant with 180 MW of solar capacity.
Building-Integrated PV in the Netherlands
The latest report from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says that building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) could be key to help decarbonize cities in the Netherlands, but it warns that the needs of the solar and construction sector must be bridged.
Germany Installed Over 1.4 GW New PV During July 2024
Bundesnetzagentur Confirms Over 9.34 GW Solar Capacity Additions in Germany Between January And July 2024
Australia’s Victoria Targets 25 GW Clean Energy Capacity by 2035
Government of Australia's Victoria To Encourage Around 7.6 GW Additional Rooftop Solar As State Exits Coal
Pexapark Says European Developers Signed 24 PPAs for 1.19 GW in July
Swiss consulting firm Pexapark says European developers have signed 24 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1,196 MW in July, with a 27% month-on-month increase in capacity, led by solar deals such as Europe's largest decentralized solar PPA in France.
The Hydrogen Stream: Linde Invests in Blue Hydrogen Facility in Canada
Linde has signed a long-term deal to supply clean hydrogen in Alberta, Canada, while Hyundai Motor and Pertamina have agreed to jointly develop Indonesia's hydrogen ecosystem.
Researchers Identify Barriers to Solar Development in Poland
A research team from Poznań’s University of Economics & Business and SMA Solar Technology AG spoke to installers, designers, distributors and manufacturers in Poland’s solar industry to identify key barriers to PV development. They highlighted a lack of connection capacity and prices of non-renewable energy sources as the main issues.
Novel Blockchain-Based Virtual Utility for p2p PV Trading
Researchers from Canada’s Western University have developed an open-source, blockchain-based virtual utility for peer-to-peer (P2P) solar trading, using smart contracts to save up to $1,600 (US dollars) for 10 homes in simulated scenarios.
Unlocking Untapped Storage Potential for Germany’s Energy Transition
Germany’s energy transition is making significant progress. In the first half of 2024, renewables made up 57% of the electricity mix, and this is straining the grid. Battery storage systems and optimized redispatch procedures could help integrate renewables and ease congestion, but challenges remain, says Benedikt Deuchert of Kyon Energy.
Australia’s Major Project Status To Accelerate 32 GW Re Capacity Installation
CIP-Backed Murchison Green Hydrogen Project & BP’s Australian Renewable Energy Hub Make The Cut