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The next phase of construction on a major UK BESS project has begun. Image: Flexitricity (also owned by Quinbrook). A new battery energy storage system (BESS) project is underway, which will be one of Britain’s largest. The project, located on the site of a former coal-fired power station in Uskmouth, South Wales, is a partnership between major international energy company E.ON and global investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. The construction work is being carried out by local company Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK, which says that activities are currently focused on developing the foundations for the battery and Power Conversion…

It will be integrated with Fraunhofer ISE’s micro-CPV module technology, with an efficiency of 36.5%. A first prototype will be installed in Spain before the end of 2024. July 30, 2024 Pilar Sanchez MolinaBy pv magazine SpainSoltec, a manufacturer of solar trackers for large-scale projects, has collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) to develop a prototype of a two-axis tracker for concentrated PV applications.The project, led by the German institute, aims to adapt Soltec’s solar tracker technology to the requirements of a new generation of micro-CPV modules operating on almost a thousand concentrated suns. “Micro-CPV…

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These are 283 renewable projects for 28 GW, 66% of the 428 that have started the process, and 70% after undergoing adjustments to meet various conditions, especially environmental ones. July 30, 2024 Pilar Sanchez MolinaBy pv magazine SpainA total of 428 renewable energy generation projects had initiated the process with the intention of obtaining the necessary administrative construction permit, but only 321 projects received a favorable environmental impact assessment, and in 70% of cases mandatory conditions had to be met in order to proceed .Approximately 37,000 MW of renewable energy – including approximately 30 GW of PV – that gained…

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology has said the country is committed to replicating similar solar panel assembly factories in all its geopolitical zones. July 30, 2024 Patrick JowettNigeria is building a solar panel assembly plant in the town of Akpugo, located in the southeastern state of Enugu.A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 27, attended by Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. Nnaji wrote on social media that the factory will reduce dependence on imported energy solutions and create countless employment opportunities for the local community.“Similar projects would be replicated nationwide at other Energy Commission…

EDP ​​Renewables North America, Salt River Project and Meta today unveiled the 200 MW Brittlebush Solar Farm located near the town of Coolidge, Arizona. “Arizona’s progressive policies and welcoming business climate for innovative technologies that prioritize sustainability make it a perfect location to generate solar energy,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America. “We are proud of the partnership with Salt River Project and Meta that has resulted in carbon emissions reductions, local economic benefits and diversification of Arizona’s energy portfolio. This is something every Arizonan can get behind.” Brittlebush supports SRP’s commitment to responsibly decarbonize its energy…

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s long-term battery energy storage project, in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc., has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate the capabilities of iron flow battery technology. July 30, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS newsWhile most long-term energy storage (LDES) technologies are still in their early stages, power batteries have already had significant commercial success due to their long lifespan, excellent recyclability and low fire risk.In one of the largest developments in this area, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), the sixth largest community-owned electric service provider in the U.S.,…

French solar equipment supplier Monabee is expanding its range of solutions with two batteries – one physical and one virtual, which can maximize the self-consumption of electricity produced by solar panels. July 30, 2024 François Puthod By ESS newsAs a direct result of the acceleration of solar energy deployment in France – with more than 3 GW installed by 2023 – battery electricity storage is also experiencing strong growth.French equipment supplier Monabee takes the opportunity to expand its offer with two solutions for the storage of the energy produced by solar panels: a physical battery and another virtual battery, allowing…

Optimization of photovoltaic systems for energy-neutral houses Residential buildings contribute significantly to global energy consumption, prompting many countries to seek effective solutions amid the ongoing energy crisis. A promising approach is to make homes self-sufficient by generating their electricity using photovoltaic (PV) systems. A common challenge when promoting residential PV systems is determining the optimal size of solar panels and batteries for each home. While it may seem simple, finding the best solution for many homes quickly becomes computationally intensive. This complexity increases even further when uncertain factors such as variations in average solar radiation, energy consumption patterns and potential…

The report highlights the highs and lows of the NSIP system. Image: Flickr. Three organizations from across the energy sector have released a report examining how the UK’s solar energy planning system can be improved to meet renewable energy capacity targets. Trade body RenewableUK, rural charity CPRE and sustainable business organization Aldersgate Group have released the interim findings of their investigation into the UK’s onshore renewable energy planning system in a report titled Insights for the low-carbon electricity system: journeys through planning. The report, which focuses on Nationally Important Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), examines the successes and failures of the planning…