Orygen Emerges With 12 GW Development Portfolio Comprising Solar, Wind, Hydro & Thermal Gas
Actis launches Orygen in Peru, an independent power producer with a 12 GW development portfolio in solar, wind, hydro, and thermal gas.
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Aiko ABC Modules TÜV Rheinland Certified & More From Risen, JinkoSolar, JinkoPower, Yonz Technology, Damin, Sunpure
China updates: Aiko modules receive TÜV certification, Risen supplies HJT modules, Jinko’s energy system for Athens airport, and more.
320MW/640MWH Battery to Complement Compressed Air Storage Project in the Netherlands
The battery development should monetise excess grid capacity and complement the 320 MW compressed air energy storage project developed by Groningen-based long duration energy storage specialist Corre Energy.
Australia’s Rooftop Solar Market Declines as Volumes Fall
The rollout of rooftop solar in Australia has slowed, with a total of 248 MW of new capacity registered across the country in June, down 14% from the previous month and marking the lowest tally since January.
World’s First Grid-Scale, Semi-Solid-State Energy Storage Project Goes Online
The 100 MW/200 MWh energy storage project featuring lithium iron phosphate (LFP) solid-liquid hybrid cells was connected to the grid near Longquan, Zhejiang Province, China.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar’s TOPCon Module Shipments Pass 100 GW
Chinese solar module maker JinkoSolar says it has shipped more than 100 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules in just 18 months.
Spain Authorizes 7.2 GW of New PV Projects
The Spanish authorities have approved 7.2 GW of new PV projects so far this year, with 3.1 GW authorized in the second quarter alone.
South Africa Imposes 10% Import Tariff on Solar Panels
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.
EDF Renewables Ireland, Circle K Sign Solar Deal
EDF Renewables Ireland solar farms will power Circle K’s 168 locations in Ireland, including the convenience chain’s electric-vehicle charging network, from October 2024.
Italy Allocates 145.5 MW of PV in Latest Renewables Auction
The Italian authorities have allocated 243.3 MW of renewables capacity in the nation’s 14th procurement exercise for clean energy. Developers have offered a maximum discount ranging between 2% and 5.5% from the auction ceiling price of €0.07746 ($0.083)/kWh.
Chinese Joint Venture To Build 100 MW ‘Semi-Agrivoltaic’ Plant in Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi-Chinese joint venture plans to build a 100 MW “semi-agrivoltaic” project in Madarganj, Bangladesh. The facility will produce green chilies, turmeric, and ginger.
GSE Selects Close to 300 MW New Wind, Solar PV & Hydroelectric Capacity for State Incentives
Italy’s GSE allocated nearly 300 MW for wind, solar PV, and hydro plants in its 14th Renewable Energy Auction. Click to know more.
Iqony Bundling Wind & Solar Projects Under a Single Unit & More From Green Genius, Cubico, Arise, Conrad, Manchester
STEAG’s Iqony brings solar & wind business under single division; Green Genius lands finance for Latvian project; Cubico expands Italian portfolio to 1 GW; Arise & Finsilva join hands in Finland; Conrad’s 45 MW UK project online; AIKO partners with Norwegian solar cell supplier. Iqony’s new business unit: The green growth division of Germany’s …
Australian Capacity Tender Flooded With 40 GW of Renewable Energy Projects
Australia’s first national Capacity Investment Scheme auction has been inundated with expressions of interest, with the federal government revealing that investors have tabled 40 GW of new renewable energy generation projects such as wind and solar.
UL Solutions Introduces New Testing Protocol for Residential Battery Storage Systems
The latest test method addresses the fire propagation behavior of a residential battery energy storage system if a thermal runaway propagation event leading to an internal fire were to occur during the system’s lifetime.