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La Croisière Verte is the name of an expedition of 13,500 km, from the north to the south of Africa, in a fleet of four Citroën AMI vehicles, each with 5,600 W of lightweight PV panels in foldable packages. September 9, 2024 Valerie ThompsonA fleet of four Citroën AMI vehicles, classified as electric four-wheelers, will soon set off on a journey called La Croisière Verte. It is a 13,500 km expedition from the north to the south of the African continent to demonstrate the potential of compact, lightweight electric vehicles. They will each carry 5,600W of solar panels, which can…
Private equity firm Hull Street Energy has launched TruGrida utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor specializing in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar projects. Based in Houston, Texas, TruGrid is committed to delivering turnkey projects and operations and maintenance (O&M) services with unparalleled speed, accuracy and safety. “At TruGrid we are more than just a contractor; we are a trusted partner committed to our customers’ success in the rapidly evolving energy landscape,” said Jody Snodgrass, CEO of TruGrid. “Our team’s unparalleled experience and commitment to excellence ensure we deliver advanced energy systems that operate safely, securely and reliably.”…
French developer Green Lighthouse Développement says French authorities have approved its 450 MW agrivoltaic project on 200 hectares of agricultural land in southwestern France. September 6, 2024 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine FranceThe authorities of the Landes department, France, have approved the Terr’Arbouts agrivoltaic project, launched in 2020 by 35 farmers working to diversify crops due to water quality problems.The project, developed by Green Lighthouse Développement (GLHD), covers 700 hectares and will feature 200 hectares of solar panels, which will generate 450 MW of power in addition to agricultural production.“A rotation of feed, oilseeds and omega-3 rich crops will support…
Intelligent energy management company Eaton announces the AbleEdge home energy management system, which provides homeowners and installers with a comprehensive, quick-to-install and fully integrated solution to facilitate a safe energy transition. Eaton’s suite of home energy management solutions supports new levels of flexibility and energy resiliency with configurations for renovation and new construction projects, enabled by next-generation smart circuit breakers, microgrid interconnect equipment and smart panels. The residential segment does is expected to install 10 GW of storage in the US between 2024 and 2028 according to Wood Mackenzie. Eaton’s Home as a Grid approach and new AbleEdge technologies simplify…
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives the voice to Filipa Monteiro Martins, Renewables Innovation Unit Manager at the Portuguese energy company Galp. She says inclusion is a crucial driver for long-term business success and innovation, especially in the renewable energy sector, where the ability to adapt and evolve is critical. September 6, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu)Innovation has been a key driver of recent progress in the renewable energy sector, reducing costs and improving the capabilities of key technologies such as solar panels and electric vehicles, as well as improving energy efficiency. The term renewable innovation refers…
Fronius has announced that it will release an improved version of its new GEN24 residential hybrid inverter at RE+ 2024. The GEN24 Plus has all the features of its predecessor, but adds the ability to connect to a battery system. This hybrid inverter allows users to store excess solar energy and use it when needed, significantly increasing the overall efficiency of the PV system. The Fronius GEN24 Plus also offers two backup power options, so that critical devices remain operational even in the event of a power failure. The Fronius GEN24 Plus allows users to choose between a basic backup…
Cottam Solar Project is obtaining approval through the national infrastructure consent process. The 600 MW solar and storage development is the fourth major solar project to receive UK government approval within three months. September 6, 2024 Matthew Lynas The UK government has granted planning permission for a 600 MW solar power plant with storage.Image: Avi Waxman, Unsplash Planning permission has been granted for a 600 MW solar and energy storage project in the UK, the largest PV installation by capacity to date. This means that project developer Eiland Groene Stroom can now continue construction on the utility site.Cottam Solar Project…
Researchers from Morocco’s Rabat School of Mines have proposed building a hybrid PV and wind power plant using pumped hydro storage (PHS) in the eastern province of Zagorap. Their proposal is based on a simulation study that optimized the system size in economic and technical terms.“We proposed this technology because the owners of the area do not benefit much from the seasonal groundwater flowing through the valley, despite the presence of a dam,” the group said. “Accordingly, we will exploit this water to generate energy and achieve energy self-sufficiency. By harnessing this underutilized resource, we aim to provide sustainable energy…
Researchers from Purdue University have studied the impact of traditional photovoltaic systems and agrivoltaic systems deployed in corn farming areas. They conclude that agrivoltaic energy could provide a viable strategy to ease the current trade-off between energy production, greenhouse gas emissions, food production and farm profitability. September 5, 2024 Patrick JowettA team of researchers from Purdue University has found that agrivoltaic energy has the potential to increase energy production and reduce carbon emissions, while having minimal impact on crop production.In the research paper “The viability of solar photovoltaics on agricultural land: can PV solve the food vs. fuel debate?”, available…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. September 6, 2024 OPISFOB prices in China for N-type M10 and G12 wafers have remained stable this week at $0.140/pc and $0.198/pc respectively, after a brief price increase last week driven by industry leaders.Mobile companies, both in China and internationally, have so far shown limited acceptance of the recent wafer price increases. The two leading wafer manufacturers have managed to achieve a slight increase of approximately CNY 0.01-0.02 ($0.0014-o.oo28) per piece, depending on the…