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Lithuania-based Soliport has built what it claims is the largest solar carport in the Baltics. The 250 kW system is connected to 44 electric vehicle charging points and injects only a small part of the electricity generated into the grid. October 7, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Lithuania-based Soliport has commissioned a 250 kW solar carport 40 charging points for electric vehicles (EV).The company claims that the system currently is the largest power plant installed above parking lots in the Baltic stateS.“Although the PV carport is connected to the electricity grid, only a small part of the electricity generated is supplied to…

Snake box has released a new cable management system for messenger wires on solar projects. The Solar Snake Max for Single Messenger Wire complies with NEC 310.15 for cable separation, allowing the cables to operate efficiently and potentially deliver up to 30 Wh per meter more energy, the company says, which is better than that of slotted or bundled cables. The above-ground design of Snake Tray’s new cable manager requires no cable derating and offers easy installation and maintenance. The system’s open and adjustable clicks are suitable for cables of any size up to 1,250 Kcmil. Components snap together easily…

Solar-powered water pumps are one of the most important ways for off-grid communities to access water cheaply and cleanly. Standards are needed to keep this market growing and the IEC is working on the right specifications. October 7, 2024 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)Solar PV pumps help communities access water in remote areas without an electricity grid.In a small village in Ethiopia, women and girls had to walk miles to collect water from remote ponds and rivers. Waste of time that could not be spent in school, which took its toll on the education of younger women. But this all changed…

The PPA covers the 75 MW Llanwern solar power station in Newport, Wales. Image: NextEnergy Group. Solar and infrastructure investor NextPower UK ESG (NPUK) announced on Friday (4 October) that it has signed one of the largest solar PV power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Britain with utility Anglian Water Services for the 75MW Llanwern solar PV power station in Wales. . The Sleeved PPA is a 20-year inflation-linked contractual revenue agreement covering 90% of the electricity and all associated Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certificates from the Llanwern solar PV project. Located in Newport, the PV project is recognized…

Tesla Megapack lithium-ion batteries were supplied for the project. Image: TagEnergy. Renewable energy developer TagEnergy has powered what it says is the UK’s largest transmission-linked battery energy storage (BESS) system, the 100MW/200MWh Lakeside project in North Yorkshire. Located in Drax, a village west of the tidal estuary of the Humber on the north-east coast of England, the two-hour project is on the transmission network, allowing it to secure a connection to the national electricity grid at a lower cost. Construction of the Lakeside project began in August 2023. The BESS project is 100% owned by TagEnergy and received support from…

As developments and investments in solar energy systems continue to grow, the need for accurate and reliable data becomes critical for any kind of solar energy application. The International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS) is at the forefront of advancing research, disseminating valuable information and ensuring the smooth integration of solar energy into modern energy systems. For years, a key resource in this mission was the “Handbook of best practices for collecting and using data on solar energy resources”, now in his fourth edition.The manual was prepared under the leadership of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)…

Waaree has demonstrated an n-type double-glazed photovoltaic panel with an energy conversion efficiency of up to 23.5%. October 7, 2024 Emiliano Bellini By pv magazine IndiaAt REI India 2024, Waaree presented new n-type heterojunction double-glazed photovoltaic modules for large-scale solar projects.The new products have a power of 730 W and an energy conversion efficiency of 23.5%. The bifaciality factor is reported to be over 85%.The annual power degradation is indicated at 0.3%.Waaree offers a 12-year product warranty and a 30-year performance warranty for the module.Waaree also demonstrated its G12R TOPCon bifacial module with a power of 625 W and an…

Italian regional authorities approved 5.1 GW of solar energy in the first nine months of this year, with Sicily leading the way by approving around a third of the total new capacity. October 3, 2024 Massimiliano Tripodo By pv magazine ItalyItaly’s regional governments approved 5.1 GW of utility-scale solar projects in the first nine months of this year, according to data collected by pv magazine Italy.The Italian authorities have released 126 single permits (AU) and 604 simplified permit procedures (PAS).pv magazineThe October edition of pv magazinewhich releases tomorrow, focuses on the solar and storage trends evident in India, especially in…

Gambian utility Nawec is seeking proposals for a 50 MW PV plant planned to be deployed in Soma, south of the Gambia River. The project is part of a broader solar project that will eventually include unspecified battery storage capacity. October 4, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: aboodi vesakaran, UnsplashThe Gambian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE) and the state-owned company Nawec have jointly launched an initiative tender for the construction of a 50 MW PV installation in Soma, south of the Gambia River.The PV plant is part of a 150 MW solar project under development since 2019 and expected to…

The United States continues to set quarterly records for energy storage installations in every major market segment, according to a report from Wood Mackenzie. October 3, 2024 Ryan Kennedy By ESS newsEnergy storage installations in the United States continue to grow as the share of intermittent renewable energy generation from sources such as solar and wind increases, creating a need to store and distribute electricity when it is needed most.A quarterly report from Wood Mackenzie for the second quarter of 2024 shows that US developers have ordered 3,011 MW and 10,492 MWh of energy storage across segments. It represents the…