Harmony Energy, a UK battery energy storage systems (BESS) developer, has partnered with First Renewables, a subsidiary of New Zealand’s Clarus energy group, to develop a 200MWac solar project. According to a spokesperson from Harmony Energy, the Tauhei Solar Farm will be built on 182 hectares of land near Te Aroha in the North Island. …

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According to the Electricity 2024 report released by the International Energy Agency, the global demand for electricity will be met by low-emission sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power for the next three years. This finding highlights the significant role that renewable and clean energy sources will play in fulfilling the world’s growing …

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Ampliform, a solar developer, has recently entered into a partnership with Impact Technologies, a software and services company. Under this agreement, Impact Technologies will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for Ampliform’s existing and upcoming projects. This collaboration aims to streamline and effectively manage the regulatory requirements associated …

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A demonstration project for agrivoltaics (agriPV), with a capacity of 3.2 MW, has been successfully launched by German utility RWE. This project has commenced supplying electricity to the grid in Germany. Situated on approximately seven hectares of recultivated land near the Garzweiler opencast mine in North Rhine-Westphalia, a pioneering project is set to explore the …

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On January 3, Intersect Power LLC put its 828 MW /640 MW Lumina solar project in Scurry County, Texas, into commercial operation. The project, utilizing First Solar panels, generated over 900 employment opportunities during its peak construction phase. These jobs were created with a strong emphasis on fair and equitable compensation, ensuring that prevailing wages …

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 Image: First Solar First Solar, a pioneering thin-film manufacturer headquartered in the United States, has recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India, boasting a formidable capacity of 3.3 gigawatts (GW). Located in Tamil Nadu, this cutting-edge plant specializes in the production of First Solar’s Series 7 thin-film cadmium telluride (CaTe) modules. These advanced modules …

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Indonesia is one of the Southeast Asian countries that enjoys higher than long-term average solar irradiance. Image: Quantum Power. In 2023, solar irradiance in Southeast Asia is projected to exceed the long-term average by 10%. According to Solargis, a provider of weather data and software, last year witnessed a remarkable 10% increase in solar irradiance …

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The net proceeds will be used to repay an existing revolving credit facility. Image: Aquila European Renewables Renewables investor Aquila European Renewables has secured a €50 million (US$54.7 million) debt facility through a 180MWp solar PV portfolio in Spain. Aquila European Renewables has announced its plan to utilize the net proceeds from a five-year non-recourse debt facility, …

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Portugal Achieves Record-Breaking Renewable Energy Consumption in 2023 According to Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN), Portugal’s national grid operator, renewables accounted for 61% of electricity consumption last year, marking the highest percentage ever recorded in the country’s energy system. In 2023, renewable energy production in Portugal reached 31.2TWh, with wind energy leading the way by supplying …

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