Ireland in Line for 1 Gwh Iron-Air Battery Storage Project
In what could be Europe’s first, FuturEnergy Ireland has proposed a project that could store energy for up to 100 hours and be operational for 30 years.
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Industrial Revenue Bonds for Topcon Solar Cell Factory in Us
Ebon Solar’s Application Unanimously Approved By Bernalillo County Commissioners
Solar-Plus-Storage Dominates Future Us Power Grid
A new report from the US Department of Energy’s (DoE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows a major expansion of solar-plus-storage facilities in the US power plant market.
France’s 2021-23 PV Auctions Show Price Increase Despite Lower Panel Costs
The French energy regulator says in a new report that France allocated about 5.55 GW of PV capacity through its auction mechanism for large-scale solar between 2011 and 2013. Despite falling solar module prices, the auction mechanism did not lead to cheaper PV electricity or lower project costs.
Italy Deploys 4.2 GW of Solar in January-August Period
Italy deployed 4.2 GW of solar capacity and 260,000 new PV systems from January to August.
Innovation Driving Change in Solar Tracker Market
Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act.
6 GW Solar PV Cell & Module Production Plans for Southeast Us
Macquarie-Backed DYCM Power Announces Traceable Supply Chain For $800 Million Integrated Facility For US Solar Manufacturing
Germany’s New Solar Installations Hit 790 MW in August
Germany’s new solar installations surged to 790 MW in August, contributing to 10.23 GW of newly installed PV capacity for the first eight months of this year.
Spain’s Acciona Advances 2.4 GW of Energy Storage, 1.8 GW Solar-Wind Hybridization
Acciona Energía has just launched its second hybrid wind-solar project in Spain, at Villalba del Rey and Tinajas. A new, 19.7 MWp solar field has been added to a 26 MW wind complex.
Quebec To Run 150 MW Solar Tender Before End of Year
The government of the Canadian province of Quebec is calling on utility Hydro-Quebec to run two solar tenders totaling 300 MW – one by the end of 2024 and another by the end of 2026. This marks the province’s first call for solar development on a commercial basis.
Europe Solar PV News Snippets: Alight Raises €110 Million From Rabobank & More
Latest solar PV news and developments from all of Europe
China Connects Its First Large-Scale Flywheel Storage Project to Grid
The 30 MW plant is the first utility-scale, grid-connected flywheel energy storage project in China and the largest one in the world.
Madrid’s Residential Solar Self-Consumption Rates Hit 30% to 70%
Researchers in Spain have calculated the potential self-sufficiency of rooftop solar in eight districts of Madrid, Spain. They have found that single-family homes can achieve self-sufficiency rates of more than 70%, while urban areas with high-rise buildings reach 30%.
U.S. Residential Solar Prices Hovering Near All-Time Low
Average home solar prices are $2.69 per watt, said EnergySage.
NSW Targets Rooftop Solar + Battery System for 1 Million Roofs
NSW’s New Consumer Energy Strategy Targeted At Easing Cost-Of-Living Pressure