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Italy expects a wave of subsidized batteries to meet all national grid needs on Nuts scale, which participants heard last week at the Netzero Milan top. May 19, 2025 Sergio Matalucci Image: PV Magazine Italia, Sergio Matalucci By ESS News Insiders of energy storage that spoke at an event at the Netzero Milan Trade Show, said Italy is preparing to show the way in large-scale battery use-thanks to the national Macse The auction of energy storage in September 2024-on a moment when under-vooding yields low prices. Speaking on a discussion jointly organized by PV -MagazineGiuseppe Artizzu, CEO of NHOA Energy,…
According to the manufacturer, the product of the Sunbox Industry, aimed at the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, offers a modular, scalable and intelligent solution. It can be scaled from 100 kW/172 kWh to 3 MW/15 MWh. May 19, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina By ESS News Spanish energy storage system manufacturer Turbo Energy” Part of Umbrella Global Energy and mentioned on the Nasdaq since 2023, has unveiled its new Sunbox industry and Sunbox Utility, artificial intelligence-driven systems for the industrial sector and large-scale projects, on Intersolar 2025. The product of the Sunbox Industry, aimed at the commercial and industrial (C&I)…
By Brad Kramer May 19, 2025 RWE is building a 98 MWAC solar project in Licking County, Ohio. Summit Ridge has confirmed a 4.1 MW solar installation in Rockingham County, Virginia. Equipment manufacturer Yanmar America installed solar energy to provide its headquarters in Adairsville, Georgia with power. Read all about these solar installations and more in this edition of Projects weekly. Onsite construction is underway RWeThe second solar farm in Ohio. The company acquired the 98 MWAC Union Ridge Solar Project in Licking County, Ohio, from Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) in the autumn of 2024. RWE and construction partner Mastec…
The guide uses the Forest Gate Solar PV factory developed by Eden Renewables, a 49.9 MW Solar and BESS project in North Wiltshire, which will be up to 20% in the community as a case study. Image: Eden Renewables. Good community engagement practice of developers of renewable energy sources can establish a mutual understanding with local communities, which scored support for renewable energy projects. To encourage this, and in the name of the aim of supporting a just transition, rain rain non-profit Energy Organization has published a best practice guide for community involvement for renewable energy and storage projects. According…
The French National Assembly has adopted an amendment to alleviate rules for outdoor parking facilities, to draw protests from stakeholders of solar and renewable energy that warn that it undermines the progress of the climate. May 19, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By PV Magazine France The National Meeting of France has adopted an amendment to determine No. 2024-1023 that the mandate for solar installations in parking places larger than 1500 square meters relaxes. Former Minister of Enterprise Olivia Grégoire submitted the amendment. The new rules eliminate the obligation by allows owners of outdoor parking places of more than 1500 square meters…
Array Technologies has unveiled Duratrack Hail XP, a solar tracker made on the ground that is designed to withstand extreme hail and wind, with a 77 degree storage corner for extra protection. May 19, 2025 Ryan Kennedy By PV Magazine USA Array Technologies has released Duratrack Hail XP, a solar tracker made on the ground that is designed to withstand extreme hail and wind events. The tracker tilts solar panels up to 77 degrees to prevent direct hail impact. Hail XP has a reinforced bearing housing, larger gearbox and improved damper. It uses AC -power instead of batteries to guarantee…
Researchers in Burkina Faso have assessed the technical feasibility of PV systems in the vicinity of BASE transceiver stations and have discovered that solar modules with “optimum” drill -doping levels can better resist the electromagnetic field effects. May 19, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A PV-Micro-Grid near a basic treatment station Image: Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Solar Compass, CC by 4.0 A team of researchers from Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo in Burkina Faso has investigated the performance of PV systems near Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and has discovered that electromagnetic fields can influence the performance of the solar salroves, depending on their strength. The…
Sungrow’s Powertitan 2.0, has received both TM-2 approval and a certificate of approval (COA) from the New York City fire brigade. The certification ensures the use of the lithium ion system in New York City-one of the most safety-conscious and technically demanding urban markets in the United States. “This certification confirms that Powertitan 2.0 meets the highest standards for fire safety and system integrity, “said Hank Wang, president of Sungrow Americas.” With power requirements that are expected to increase dramatically in New York, we are proud to offer customers a proven solution that is ready for immediate use in storage,…
An electrician in South Australia has been convicted and fined for the provision of false or misleading documents in the small-scale renewable energy schedule of the nation. May 16, 2025 EV Foley By PV Magazine Australia After an investigation by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER), an electrician in South Australia was convicted and a fine for providing false or misleading documents in the Small -scale schedule for renewable energy (Sres). Liam Sheppard argued guilty of costs with regard to 62 installations of the solar system. Sheppard wrongly claimed to have installed or supervised these installations. In addition, he submitted false…
Terraform Power, a branch of Brookfield Asset Management, closed over the acquisition of Sun Tribe Development, a medium-sized on a Nuts scale on solar energy and storage developer based in Virginia. Norton Rose Fulbright represented Terraform Power in the transaction. With this acquisition, TerraForm Power initiates a new growth strategy, which more than doubles its development pipeline to more than 6000 MW of storage of solar and battery energy and strengthening the possibilities. “I am enthusiastic about today’s news, welcoming Sun Tribe Development in The Fold to deliver the new fast -growing strategy of Terraform Power on the American market.…