Hive Energy secures grid connection permit for 215.6 MW of solar projects in...
UK’s Hive Energy said the projects will feature battery energy storage systems that equate to 10% of the overall solar capacity.UK-based renewables developer Hive Energy has secured grid connections...
View ArticleBosch unveils water source heat pumps for residential, commercial applications
Bosch Home Comfort has presented two new heat pumps series that can be used for both retrofits and new buildings. Both products have a size of a size of ½ to 6 tons and a coefficient of performance of...
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World’s largest solar plant goes online in China
China Green Development Group has switched on the 3.5 GW Midong solar project in Urumqi, China's Xinjiang region. The project required an investment of CNY 15.45 billion ($2.13 billion).China Green...
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Renewable energy benefits surpass estimates, says Berkeley Lab
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says benefits from lower emissions are more significant than most prior estimates.From pv magazine USA Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory...
View ArticleAustralian miner energizes 96 MW offgrid wind-solar-storage plant
Australian miner Liontown Resources has flicked the switch on one of the largest off-grid renewable energy hybrid power stations in Australia.From pv magazine Australia Liontown Resources, which is...
View ArticleFronius to cut 350 jobs
Fronius has revealed plans to cut 350 jobs due to "persistently weak sales" from its solar energy division. The Austrian inverter manufacturer significantly expanded production and hired new employees...
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French roofing specialist offers adhesive solar modules for low-load bearing...
France-based Iko is launching Iko Excel Solar, a lightweight PV solution for roofs that cannot withstand excessive loads. The 18.3%-efficient module weighs approximately 2.5 kg/m².From pv magazine...
View ArticleAmea Power secures financing for 120 MW of solar in South Africa
Amea Power says it has obtained financing for a 120 MW solar plant near Klerksdorp, South Africa. The funds include $100 million in debt from Standard Bank South Africa and $8 million in equity from...
View ArticleIEA urges countries to accelerate renewables deployment
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that the world could miss out on a target of 11,000 GW of global renewables capacity by the end of the decade, as agreed at COP28. It...
View ArticlePartners move ahead with 500 MW hybrid solar plant in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Uem Group, in collaboration with Blueleaf Energy and Itramas Corporation, is set to develop a 500 MW hybrid solar power plant as part of a 1 GW flagship venture between the...
View ArticleChina’s updated electricity market rules to benefit renewables, storage
China’s updated power market regulation now encompass a broader range of market participants, including energy storage entities, in a bid to ensure secure operation.From pv magazine ESS News site...
View ArticleDLR launches solar atlas to identify rooftop PV potential in Germany
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has created a solar atlas to identify rooftop PV potential in Germany. This new open-access online platform uses aerial photographs and geodata processed with...
View ArticleIndia’s GUVNL allocates 500 MW hybrid wind-solar at $0.040/kWh
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has awarded 500 MW of hybrid solar-wind projects at an average rate of INR 3.36 ($0.040)/kWh. The winning developers will install grid-connected projects on a...
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Western Europe cloudy while East sees solar gains in May
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, thanks to warm temperatures and relatively sunny skies, Finland and Sweden had irradiance up to 30%, which unusually...
View ArticleAlight to install 90 MW of solar in Finland
Swedish developer Alight plans to build a 90 MW solar park in southwestern Finland. The company says the announcement is a big step toward developing 1.5 GW of PV projects in the country by the end of...
View ArticleSpanish startup offers pre-assembled vertical rooftop PV systems equipped...
FutureVoltaics says it has developed pre-assembled, reflector-based vertical rooftop PV systems. The systems feature 175 W heterojunction bifacial solar modules and special reflectors on both...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: China may hit 2025 green-hydrogen targets a year early
Rystad Energy says China appears set to smash its national hydrogen targets, solidifying its lead in the global electrolyzer market, while European Union and Japan have agreed to cooperate on hydrogen...
View ArticleNova Scotia gold mine could host PV-plus-pumped hydro storage energy hub
A new partnership will investigate the viability of colocating a closed-loop pumped hydro energy storage facility with solar PV at the site of a former gold mine in Moose River in the Canadian province...
View ArticleTroubled solar-wind-storage park finally reaches full potential in Australia
After a six-year delay, the 60 MW Kennedy Energy Park in Australia – hailed as the nation's first fully integrated, utility-scale solar, wind, and battery project – has finally achieved full commercial...
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U.S. startup launches online platform for residential PV system purchase
Two-year old Monalee has developed an online platform for U.S. homeowners looking to buy solar PV and storage systems. Its software enables the process from quotes to financing, installation, and...
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