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In South Africa, a tender is underway for the design, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar power plant on the site of an existing 105.8 MW wind farm in the western part of the country. The deadline for registration is September 12. September 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett State-owned Eskom has issued a tender for the design, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar power plant located at the 105.8 MW Sere wind farm in South Africa’s Western Cape province .The chosen contractor is also expected to carry out operations and maintenance for the…

To simplify the selection and installation of battery backup systems, Briggs & Stratton and Sol-Ark are sharing new “plug-and-play” packages that feature SimpliPHI 6.6 stackable batteries and Sol-Ark inverters. The three packages — Essential Power, Managed Power and Whole Home Power — each include the recommended number of batteries, Sol-Ark inverter, EnergyTrak gateway and battery monitoring app and MySolArk system monitoring app. “We’re helping our dealers navigate the ever-changing energy landscape and are making it easy for them to add battery backup power as an option for their customers who either cannot install a generator or prefer a battery solution,” said Tom Rugg, SVP…

Scientists at Yale University are looking for industry partners to explore stretchable material for panels and growing algae on modules, as well as other efficiency-enhancing options inspired by the behavior of giant clams. September 6, 2024 Blathnaid O’Dea Giant clams have intriguing solar potential, say scientists at Yale University.Image: Pooja Rathod, Wikimedia CommonsAnyone interested in boosting the efficiency of their solar panels should consider taking inspiration from giant clams in the shallow waters of the western Pacific Ocean, as a recent study led by scientists at Yale University suggests.The scientists are currently working to secure funding for further proof-of-concept scale…

Scanifly has announced that it has integrated with SubcontractorHub, an end-to-end platform that reduces installation costs, shortens project timelines and produces robust solar and energy storage proposals. This integration includes Scanifly’s remote and drone-based design capabilities as one of SubcontractorHub’s design tool options, and seamlessly complements SubcontractorHub’s sales, financing and project management solutions. Together, this integration delivers a streamlined workflow for sales dealers, EPCs and installers. Scanifly specializes in powering the operational phases of solar energy, including design, site survey, engineering, commissioning and maintenance. This new partnership offers contractors a true one-stop-shop experience, combining front-end and back-end solutions. “Our efforts…

Navisun and Ampion have announced a long-term strategic partnership that will connect commercial, industrial and residential customers in the Northeast and Midwest to solar energy. Navisun will design, build, own and operate more than 21 MWdirect current of solar energy in four states, with plans to add additional capacity to this partnership in the near future. Ampion will lead subscriber acquisition, billing, customer service and long-term subscription management for these five distributed community solar projects. Once completed and subscribed, the projects will serve households and businesses in Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Illinois, including economically disadvantaged customers. The first development,…

The Japanese manufacturer said the new Climaveneta EW-HT-G05 products have power ranging from 73 kW to 129.3 kW and a coefficient of performance up to 3.77. September 6, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The Climaveneta EW-HT-G05 heat pumpImage: Mitsubishi ElectricJapanese electronics and electrical equipment manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric has released a high-temperature water-to-water heat pump for commercial and industrial applications which requires high temperature water up to 78 C. Dubbed Climaveneta EW-HT-G05uses the new product R513a as a refrigerant. It is a non-ozone depleting refrigerant developed to replace R134a, which the company used in the previous version of the heat pump – the…

The German government says the H2Mare OffgridWind project in Denmark has connected two electrolysers to a wind turbine for hydrogen production, while Ontras Gastransport and H2 Energy Europe have agreed to define the technical and commercial framework for hydrogen transport in their Green Octopus Mitteldeutschland pipeline project. September 6, 2024 Sergio MatalucciThe German government said the H2Mare OffgridWind project in Denmark has successfully linked two electrolyzers for hydrogen production to an onshore wind turbine. The project will be a model for a similar system on the high seas. “In the coming months, H2Mare will now investigate how fluctuating electricity production…

Renewable energy developer Q Energy has closed €50.4 million ($55.7 million) in financing for a 74.3 MW floating solar power plant in northeastern France. Construction is already underway and commissioning is scheduled for the first quarter of next year. September 5, 2024 Patrick Jowett Berlin-based Q Energy has secured €50.4 million for a 74.3 MW floating solar power plant. The project would be the largest of its kind in Europe.The financing was arranged by Crédit Agricole Transitions & Energies, through its financing arm Unifergie, and Bpifrance.Construction of the floating solar panel, which covers 127 hectares of former gravel pits at…

Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin have published a white paper using recent module testing and factory data to guide the best use of testing and inspection metrics. The document aims to ensure that solar panels meet acceptable quality standards. September 6, 2024 Patrick JowettPV testing laboratories Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin have collaborated on a white paper outlining how you can use testing and inspections to improve the durability and long-term performance of solar panels.The white paper, “Raising the bar: defining acceptable quality levels for PV modules”, awards benchmarks for evaluating solar panel quality through comprehensive Product Qualification…

Argonne will lead the National Energy Storage Research Hub The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Argonne National Laboratory to lead the newly formed Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), a national hub focused on advancing energy storage technologies. The ESRA, co-led by DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), is one of two new Energy Innovation Hubs announced by the DOE. By bringing together nearly 50 leading researchers from three national laboratories and twelve universities, ESRA aims to address the most critical challenges in battery technology, including safety, high energy density and the…