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A pilot computer program based at Europe’s largest electric utility, Iberdrola, found that some quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms matched or outperformed existing benchmarks for optimal grid battery placement. July 19, 2024 Tristan Rayner Iberdrola’s large battery at the Campo Arañuelo site in SpainImage: IberdrolaBy ESS newsSpanish energy giant Iberdrola has tested quantum computing to optimize the deployment of large-scale batteries in the electricity grid in terms of cost, voltage control and reliability. Accurately modeling large-scale networks and the elements of renewables and storage are notoriously strenuous tasks for classical computing.A ten-month pilot program between i-DE, Iberdrola’s distribution company in Spain,…
The British technology company has launched Endurance, an electric transport refrigeration system with integrated battery and solar energy. It is built to compete with diesel-powered systems. July 19, 2024 Valerie ThompsonGreat Britain established Solar change has launched Endurance, an electric transport refrigeration system with integrated battery and solar energy. It is built to fit a variety of transport trailers and compete with diesel-powered systems.Endurance is a purpose-built solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU), developed in-house by Sunswap, that enables frozen, refrigerated and multi-temperature configurations. It is described as a shift away from traditional diesel technology for cold storage transportation.…
The PPA covers the 80MW Scurf Dyke site and the adjacent 8MW battery energy storage system near Driffield. Image: Statkraft. Renewable energy generator Statkraft has signed a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with international investor FP Lux Group, advised by re:cap Global Investors ag. This agreement includes the 80.6MW Scurf Dyke Solar Farm – one of the UK’s largest – and an adjacent 8MW battery energy storage system (BESS) near Driffield in East Riding of Yorkshire. The Scurf Dyke solar farm was project funded, so it was essential to provide a clear route to market for the energy generated and…
The Serbian government gives the green light to the disputed lithium mining project The Serbian government on Tuesday gave permission to restart operations at a disputed lithium mining project in Rio Tinto, days after a court ruling overturned measures to halt the project. “The government… is taking measures to restore the rule of law in the state that existed before the adoption of the regulation that was declared unconstitutional,” a Serbian government statement said. The decision follows a Constitutional Court ruling last week, which said a 2022 government decision to revoke permits granted to the Anglo-Australian mining giant was “not…
Despite global overcapacity, several factors may contribute to a slight increase in solar panel prices in Brazil, with shipping costs and tax exemption quotas on imported PV modules playing a key role. July 18, 2024 Lívia Neves and Alessandra Neris By pv magazine BrazilAccording to PV InfoLink, Brazil imported approximately 10.1 GW of PV modules between January and May. This capacity, worth $1.2 billion, exceeds the $1.13 billion import quota set by Brazilian authorities for a 9.6% import duty exemption on solar panels from January to June 2024.The next round of duty-free import quotas is set at $1.014 billion from…
Mission Solar has developed solar panels for C&I, utility-scale PV projects. The American manufacturer now offers large format bifacial solar panels for larger projects. July 17, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAMission Solar Energy, a solar panel manufacturer that has recently focused on the residential market, announced that it has expanded its offerings with a new line of solar panels designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale project applications.“Mission Solar Energy is excited to re-enter the C&I/utility segment,” said Sam Martens, chairman of Mission Solar Energy. “We have a history in this area and launched our business by supplying…
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $861.3 million in clean flexible energy. The loan guarantee will finance the construction of two solar PV farms equipped with battery storage and two standalone battery energy storage systems in Puerto Rico. The facilities will be located in the municipalities of Guayama (Jobos) and Salinas and will help provide clean, reliable and affordable power throughout Puerto Rico. The borrower is an indirect subsidiary of AES Corporation and TotalEnergies Holdings USA and is managed under a joint venture agreement…
Community support for solar energy development is the key to allaying fears about solar energy development. Image: Tridos Bank UK. A new report from solar industry trade body Solar Energy UK provides guidance to help solar farm developers build positive relationships with local communities. The 52-page ‘Community Engagement Good Practice Guidance’ report, released yesterday (July 17), contains a wealth of case studies demonstrating best practice for developers when dealing with people living near proposed solar farms. The report covers the entire life cycle of a development, from design to decommissioning. These guidelines are specifically aimed at developers of solar farms…
Jupiter International has received $36 million to expand its PV manufacturing activities, including the construction of a 1.8 GW solar cell facility, as well as a joint venture with AmpIn Energy for 1.2 GW each of integrated solar cell and module capacity. July 18, 2024 Uma Gupta Image: Chirayu Trivedi, UnsplashBy pv magazine IndiaJupiter International, an Indian solar cell manufacturer, said it has secured an investment of about $36 million led by the ValueQuest SCALE PE fund.The investment will boost Jupiter International’s solar cell capacity expansion and module production. It includes setting up a 1.8 GW solar cell facility and…
Advanced monitoring solutions company OnSight Technology has unveiled its new rooftop fire and smoke detection system, OWL. With AI capabilities, OWL will improve fire safety in various facilities, especially those with solar installations. Fire incidents pose significant risks, particularly in facilities with extensive solar infrastructure. Research indicates that fire durations exceeding five minutes can increase damage by 3.6-times and harm by 1.5-times. OWL addresses these concerns by providing real-time alerts for fire, smoke and abnormal heat signatures, ensuring rapid response and minimizing potential damage. OWL uses advanced AI algorithms to process data locally, ensuring rapid detection and response. Equipped with high-resolution…