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SunPower subsidiary Cobalt energy systems of Mountain View and energy real estate company Miracle power completed the 220.9 kW Waterfront Plaza solar project across from Pier 33 in San Francisco. The 220.9 kW Waterfront Plaza solar project. Credit: Kobalt Power Systems “As building owners require more advanced engineering solutions to reduce operating costs and meet sustainability goals, projects like Waterfront Plaza show what is possible – and demonstrate the technical expertise and execution capabilities that have defined Cobalt Power Systems for more than two decades,” said John Paul Bergh, president of Cobalt. “Together with Wunder Power, we successfully delivered a…

Independent power producer (IPP) Elgin has broken ground on three solar PV installations in England and Wales, marking its first owned projects in Britain. Construction of the projects with a total capacity of 112 MW has now started. These are the Aston Flamville and Thorpe projects in Leicestershire and Staffordshire (England) and the Maes Mawr project in Glamorgan in Wales. Metlen Energy & Metals, headquartered in Greece, is the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor. Outsourcing company Mitie will handle the grid connection work through its independent connection provider (ICP), subsidiary G2 Energy (acquired at the end of 2023). The…

Since its passage, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced new restrictions on companies seeking clean energy tax credits, requiring projects to meet both domestic content thresholds and restrictions on purchasing foreign entities of concern (FEOC). Together, these provisions have compressed eligibility timelines, created new cost considerations related to more expensive non-FEOC equipment, and created procurement, supply chain, and system design challenges. Credit: iStock FEOC restrictions primarily target modules and components sourced from Chinese manufacturers, which have historically supplied the majority of utility-scale PV equipment in the U.S. market. With the July 4 start of construction and the…

Revera Energy has made a final investment decision (FID) for its 400MW/800MWh Hunterston battery energy storage system (BESS) project in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The IPP expects to start construction on the project, one of three in Scotland it is building, in the third quarter of 2026, totaling 1 GW/2 GWh and £500 million in investment. In March it took over FID on its 200MW/400MWh Windyhill BESS in Glasgow, where construction is already underway. The third, the 400MW/800MWh Kincardine project in Fife, is progressing to FID with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. First Minister of Scotland…

By pv magazine Latam The National Energy Commission of Chile (National Energy Commission (CNE)) has approved the preliminary terms and conditions for the tender 2026/01 Licitación Pública Nacional e Internacional de Suministro 2026/01. Although the process is technology neutral, it sends clear signals that promote participation in renewable energy, especially PV combined with storage. The document does not set exclusive quotas for solar energy or other renewable technologies. However, it does limit the eligible sources for backup generation. Proposals must be supported by generation assets or storage systems connected to the National Electric System (SEN). Coal, petroleum coke, diesel fuel…

Daqo New Energy announced that its subsidiary, Daqo Energy Technology (Shanghai), has signed an investment agreement with the Kunshan Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee. Under the agreement, the company will establish a project entity to develop a manufacturing base for smart energy systems with a total investment of CNY 6 billion ($835 million). The polysilicon manufacturer said the facility will focus on the research, production and commercialization of integrated smart energy solutions and related equipment, including energy storage systems, solid-state transformers, solid-state circuit breakers and solid-state batteries. It is intended to support next-generation power distribution and smart energy…

A sharp contrast between persistent heat and a mid-month cold outbreak defined European weather in May and shaped solar conditions across the continent, saidanalysis using the Solcast API. A blocking high over central and western Europe brought clear skies, increased insolation and unusually high temperatures to much of the country.continent later in the month. In contrast, Arctic air moved south in mid-month, bringing clouds and thunderstorms that heralded what would otherwise be a strong month for solar. While much of Europe ended up sunnier than normal, areas beyond the blocking height experienced below-average insolation. The dominant feature during the latter…

I believe all industries benefit from diverse teams of skilled employees, but this is especially true for solar and storage. The industry is global, evolving rapidly and teams need flexibility to identify and respond to opportunities. A unified group can easily reinforce shared assumptions and continue to operate in old patterns, even as the electricity system itself changes rapidly. Technology, markets and policies are evolving rapidly, while global electricity consumption continues to grow at an extraordinary pace. This is an industry where diverse teams are particularly suited to solving challenges because they bring different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking…

Wärtsila has successfully commissioned a new 100% hydrogen engine that supplies electricity to the Spanish national grid in Bermeo, Northern Spain. This marks what it describes as the world’s first demonstration of a large-scale engine running solely on pure hydrogen. The test represents a step beyond hydrogen-ready systems, demonstrating that engine-based power generation can operate on 100% hydrogen under real grid conditions. The Wärtsilä 31H2 engine, part of the company’s Wärtsilä 31 platform, is currently undergoing performance validation at the site. “This is a test for the future of renewable energy,” says Rasmus Teir, Director of Technology Strategy & Decarbonisation…

James Wakelin, head of sustainability at storage provider Indurent, examines the case for commercial and industrial solar installations, as well as the remaining barriers to widespread adoption. Recent events have reinforced something that British industry is increasingly familiar with: energy costs are unpredictable.Over the past year, energy markets have seen sharp moves, driven by a combination of geopolitical events, supply constraints and shifting demand. The numbers tell the story. Wholesale natural gas prices increased by approximately 75% between the end of February and the end of March 20261. For a mid-sized manufacturer or logistics provider with tight margins, fluctuations of…