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The location of the upcoming Twitch Hill solar farm. Image: Ethical power Solar and battery storage investment company Lynher Energy has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with a major UK company. The off-taker, an undisclosed UK-based FTSE100 company, will receive 100% of the proceeds from the 27MW Twitch Hill Solar Park, which is expected to come online in September 2024. Solar energy giant Ethical Power has been contracted for Twitch Hill’s engineering and procurement and construction (EPC), as well as operations and maintenance. “This CPPA represents a new step in realizing our renewable energy ambition. The agreement provides…
Are you sequestering carbon based on recent changes in your farming practices? If so, news from major players in the carbon market deserves your attention.Both Indigo Ag and Nori recently made the news. Indigo Ag offers a more robust program, which it says is much easier to use. Meanwhile, Nori and Bayer announced a partnership between Nori and the Bayer Carbon Program.Here’s a closer look at these changes:Indigo Ag“There are three key updates to our program that we want farmers to understand,” said Dan Mongeau, vice president of sustainability at Indigo Ag. “The program should be more profitable for farmers…
A recent report from the Swiss Federal Council details the difficult path of efforts to rebuild the domestic PV industry and concludes that plans to create a European supply chain could be too expensive. June 10, 2024 Jochen SiemerBy pv magazine GermanyThe Swiss government has submitted a report reduce the country’s “huge” dependence on China’s solar industry. The Federal Council said the report shows “how Switzerland has so far supported efforts to rebuild a European photovoltaic industry, how this could be done even more in the future and what environmental, economic and social consequences this would have.”The report, which also…
Redwire will develop solar panels for Thales Alenia Space’s new GEO satellites Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) announced that it will develop and supply Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space’s Space Inspire satellites, its newest product line of geostationary (GEO) telecommunications satellites. Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a leading manufacturer providing space solutions for telecommunications, Earth observation, exploration and navigation. The collaboration between the two companies on this project started last year. “Redwire is proud to be a trusted supplier for Thales Alenia Space’s innovative Space Inspire satellite solution, which…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar power to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform expects that rooftop solar will be more widely adopted by commercial and industrial consumers than by consumers. private users, after the abolition of net metering earlier this year. June 11, 2024 Patrick JowettIndonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR) has set a quota for the development of rooftop solar energy by state-owned Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) until 2028.The distribution of rooftop solar quotas in Indonesia is based…
The Volkswagen Group has announced its entry into a new business segment with its charging and energy brand Elli. It will develop massive industrial battery energy storage systems, including initial 350 MW/700 MWh projects already in the pipeline. June 11, 2024 Marija Maisch Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg, GermanyImage: Vanellus Photo, Wikimedia CommonsFrom pv magazine ESS news placeWith demand for energy storage systems in Europe expected to soar in the coming years, the Volkswagen Group is diversifying its activities in an effort to secure its share of the fast-growing market.Last week, Europe’s largest automaker announced its entry into the commercial and…
The result is the best efficiency ever measured for a carbon-based PV cell using unconventional hole-transporting materials. The device is built with a transparent holey layer based on electrochemically produced large-area phosphorene flakes, which reportedly enable the required band energy alignment within the cell. June 10, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA research group in Australia has designed a perovskite solar cell using a carbon electrode and a hole transport layer (HTL) made from a special type of 2D material known as phosphorene (eBP).This material consists of a single layer of black phosphorus (BP) and is analogous to graphene. According to the researchers,…
The Solar Revolution – A Catalyst for Healthier Communities Everyone’s talking about solar energy these days and it’s not just about being eco-friendly; it’s actually beneficial for our health too! By switching to solar power, we’re cutting down on all those nasty air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Solar energy saves us money on healthcare and helps grow fresh, healthy food sustainably. It’s not just about us – it’s about being ready for whatever climate change throws our way. Solar power isn’t just a trend, it’s a game-changer for building healthier, happier communities. 1. Reduced Respiratory Illnesses Solar…
Joao Barreto EDPR NA Distributed Generation has acquired a portfolio of four community solar projects under development in Illinois from Renewable Properties. The 20 MW portfolio is expected to generate approximately 42 GWh of solar energy annually. “EDPR NA DG is proud to support Illinois’ clean energy commitment and is grateful to partner with Renewable Properties to contribute to the state’s renewable energy goals,” said Joao Barreto, CEO of EDPR NA Distributed Generation. “Community solar installations provide energy independence and economic empowerment for cities across the country, and this portfolio will help us further support…
South Korea’s Standard Energy says the first batch of equipment has arrived at its new 3 GW silicon wafer and 3 GW smart solar cell factory in Thailand. Production is expected to start in July. June 10, 2024 Patrick Jowett Standard Energy’s 3 GW silicon wafer and 3 GW smart solar cell factory in Thailand has secured its first batch of equipment as it prepares to start production.The $100 million facility, which Standard Energy says will be the third largest smart factory in Thailand, is located in the LK Rayong Industrial City Hub, in the southeastern part of the country.Construction…