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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.…
An ENervis study commissioned by Green Planet Energy sees a great potential for reducing CO2 emissions and avoiding peak entry times in intelligent control, especially when adapting to available PV power. Not only users of electric cars and heat pumps can benefit from this, but also all other electricity customers – thanks to lower electricity prices. May 16, 2025 Jochen Siemer Handy for everyone: the controlled operation of heat pumps and electric cars. Image: Green Planet Energy/Christine Lutz By PV Magazine Germany On behalf of Green Energy Cooperative Green Planet Energy, the Enervis consultancy investigated the potential effects of heat…
Enphase Energy has announced that homeowners in all the most important investors of investors in New York ownership services that install IQ batteries can now be eligible to register for the Nyserda New York Battery Incentive Program. Qualifying homeowners can receive a advance payment of a maximum of $ 6,250 via the program. Homeowners in the Central Hudson, Coned, Nyseg, National Grid, Orange and Rockland, and Rochester G&E service areas can receive the prior stimulus. Homeowners in the Coned Territory of New York City and Westchester County are eligible for a in advance of $ 250/kWh, covered at $ 6,250…
The Kiel University of Applied Sciences analyzed the electrification of a bus fleet managed by the local public transport company in Pinneberg as part of the EMOSYN project. The results are seen as a “blueprint for small and medium -sized public transport companies.” May 16, 2025 Jochen Siemer By PV Magazine Germany The acronym EMOSYN stands for “Electromobility, Slim Raster and Self -generation.” Under this title, a research team of the Kiel University of Applied Sciences has been supporting the Pinneberg District Transport Company (KVIP) for almost four years in the electrification of a part of the bus fleet and…