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Transgrid, the New South Wales (NSW) transmission network operator, plans to add more grid-forming batteries to its portfolio to provide vital system strength services to the state’s electricity grid as aging coal-fired power stations continue to leave the transmission network. Transgrid, as system strength service provider for NSW, had previously called for contracting of up to 5 GW of grid-forming batteriesalong with ten synchronous condensers, to replicate the critical system services traditionally provided by coal, gas and hydropower, but the grid operator said it has now reassessed its plan. In the revised portfolio, Transgrid reaffirms the need for synchronous condensers,…

European solar panel manufacturer SoliTek has signed a distribution partnership with Wind and Sun, bringing its products to the UK market.SoliTek’s European-made glass-to-glass TOPCon solar panels will be available through the distributor to installers across the UK. The Lithuania-based company has done just that two production plants in his home country.The focus is on glass-to-glass modules built for “demanding weather conditions,” the company says, because it uses thicker glass than standard.The modules are offered with a 30-year product warranty and a 30-year performance warranty, which guarantees at least 90% rated output power after 30 years.Steve Wade, managing director of Wind…

Aligned climate capital has acquired Armoracia, a 7.3 MWdirect current community solar project in Collinsville Township, Illinois, which will deploy high-density terrain-following solar arrays to reduce land use. Armoracia will serve subscribers through the Illinois Adjustable Block Program on the Ameren Illinois network and is expected to begin commercial operations later this year. Credit: Planted Planted manufactures a dual-tilt solar racking system that reduces or eliminates the need to level land for installation. It has a shorter profile than traditional post-based ground supports and is supported by the company’s design platform. “This acquisition is significant because it helps establish the…

France, Italy and Spain set record highs for solar energy production last week, according to analysis from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. The Spanish consultancy found that France reached its all-time high on July 6, with a record 199 GWh. Spain broke its record two days later when it reached 277 GWh, while Italy recorded a new record on July 10 with 167 GWh. Germany recorded the second highest figure in history, generating 494 GWh on July 10, which also represented the highest figure on a single day in July. Portugal also broke its record for solar energy generated in July when…

Renewable energy supplier Two Blues Solar has completed more than 1.8 MWp of solar projects across three Scottish industrial sites.The developer said the projects, delivered to Kanthal in Perth and Lossie Seafoods and Ennovi in ​​Arbroath, represent a combined investment of approximately £1.64 million. The installations are expected to generate approximately 1.39 GWh of electricity annually.Two Blues also retains ownership of the solar systems, while customers can purchase on-site electricity through power purchase agreements (PPAs) with terms of 15 to 25 years.“Business electricity bills are increasingly determined by more than just wholesale prices,” says Rachel Stark, commercial director of Two…

Recent litigation over tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology illustrates how patent enforcement can shape manufacturing strategy, limit technology adoption, and create ripples downstream. Solar cell technology provides a useful lens for understanding how intellectual property (IP) risk works in the U.S. solar industry, as Isaku Begert, associate at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, explains. Intellectual property risks increasingly affect everyone, from manufacturers investing heavily in process innovation to developers and asset owners who create value by financing, installing and operating projects. A growing controversy facing U.S. solar manufacturers centers on patents covering manufacturing methods for nuclear tunnel…

By Martin McConnell July 13, 2026 Supplier of energy infrastructure solutions Ameresco Inc. installed a rooftop solar project on top of it Community College of Philadelphiasays the company. The project aims to contribute to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s statewide renewable energy commitments and includes the installation of two new solar panels. The PV projects will advance the university’s long-term sustainability goals, the company says, and promise lasting value for the school and the surrounding northern Philadelphia area. The project is also supported by Pennsylvania’s ‘Solar energy for schoolsprogram, the company says. The program aims to reduce costs for educational institutions…

Developer Starlight Energy has secured planning permission for a 240MW/960MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) near Stockton-on-Tees in Durham.The Thorpe Thewles BESS is the largest such project developed by Starlight in Britain, according to the developer’s announcement, which posted on LinkedIn.Starlight Energy is the development arm of NextEnergy Group, launched in 2022. Early this year, Starlight sold a Scottish-developed BESS to the NEUK I Fund, owned by NextEnergy Capital, the investment management company within the same group.As of April this year, Starlight Energy’s global portfolio stood at 7 GW, with 850 MW of solar and 250 MW of storage assets…

Plans for a 49.9MW solar power plant, put forward by independent power producer (IPP) Enviromena, have been recommended for approval by planning officers.The Grimethorpe Solar Farm will be located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, north-west of Grimethorpe, east of Cudworth and south-west of Brierley. The application is before Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and a decision is expected this month.An initial proposal for the project was consulted in January 2023, with feedback from the public as Enviromena made several changes to the project:Reduction of the land area used for the proposed development by more than 20%.Reduction of the number of proposed solar…

Global infrastructure partners (GIP), a subsidiary of BlackRock, plans to acquire a majority stake in the community and commercial solar company Summit Ridge Energy. Credit: Summit Ridge Energy “We are very pleased to acquire Summit Ridge Energy, a national leader in solar energy,” said Mark Florian, head of GIP mid-market funds. “The company’s market-leading platform and strong track record position it at the forefront of the industry amid a changing energy landscape characterized by rising demand and an evolving energy mix. We look forward to working with Steve Raeder and the Summit Ridge management team to strengthen and position the…