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Spanish developer Solaria says it has purchased 435 MW of solar panels from an unnamed supplier for €0.917 ($0.99)/W. Kiwa PI Berlin confirms that average solar panel prices for large-scale PV projects in Spain are now around €0.10/W. May 8, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina Image: Junta de Extremadura, SolariaBy pv magazine SpainSpanish PV project developer Solaria Energía has purchased 435 MW of PV modules for the 700 MW Garoña photovoltaic complex, which it is building in Spain for €0.917/W. The company said it sourced the panels from an undisclosed top-tier manufacturer.The company claimed the deal was the best purchase of…
The Japanese authorities selected 30 battery storage projects in the tender. The selected developers and factory owners will receive a fixed turnover for 20 years. May 8, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The Japan Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) published the report Results of the country’s first capacity auction, the so-called Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction.Through the tender process, the organization has allocated 1.09 GW of battery storage capacity across 30 projects, 1.3 GW of nuclear energy capacity and 824 MW of thermal energy capacity. In addition, it has allocated 576.9 MW of pumping capacity for hydropower storage and…
Modeling shows that shifting just a third of Australia’s commercial and institutional electricity consumption to the middle of the day, which coincides with peak solar supply, would create almost 12 GW of new peak capacity in the national electricity market. May 8, 2024 Ev FoleyBy pv magazine AustraliaThe researchers behind the new “Buildings like batteriesOne article claims that shifting Australia’s cargo to the middle of the day would save AUD 1.7 billion ($1.1 billion) per year. They claim it would also add additional peaking capacity, equivalent to 52% of Australia’s existing coal-fired generation fleet, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
By Brad Kramer May 8, 2024 A proposed 100 MW solar farm proposed by RWE Clean Energy in Prince George County, Virginia, is drawing opposition from residents who say it will harm their quality of life and threaten the future of local farmers and hunters.Residents of Moscow, Maine, are voting to ban commercial solar projects, joining a growing list of municipalities across the state that want to limit or ban large solar farms.An anonymously funded group is spreading misinformation about the 120 MW Frasier Solar project in Knox County, Ohio.Activists in Klickitat County, Washington, have fiercely opposed solar energy for…
Solar energy systems have become far more efficient, consistent, and effective in generating electricity and charging batteries compared to the solar systems of yesteryear. One of the significant improvements is the efficiency of the solar cells themselves, which has gotten considerable attention in the industry. Another major advancement has been MPPT in solar systems, which has enhanced both grid-tied arrays and solar arrays with batteries. Although solar PV panels and batteries are a winning combination, neither is particularly smart. When the solar photovoltaic panels don’t operate at the most efficient voltage for the batteries, they don’t receive as much current.…
Nautilus Solar Energy, on behalf of its subsidiary Nautilus US Power Holdco, and TurningPoint Energy announce their partnership for a 29.3 MW portfolio of community solar projects in Illinois. The portfolio of four community solar projects, located in Kankakee and Livingston counties, is expected to be operational in 2025. This partnership strengthens Nautilus’ position in community solar, particularly its rapid growth in Illinois, and is the first demonstration of TPE’s commitment to investing across $500 million in the Illinois Community Solar market. The portfolio of projects falls under Illinois’ Community Solar Program and helps support the state’s renewable energy goal…
Ademe, France’s energy and environment agency, has published an anti-greenwashing guide to help companies avoid misleading business practices in their operations and communications. Companies and institutions have access to an online test for initial self-assessments. April 12, 2024 Marie BeijerBy pv magazine FranceAdeme wants to make companies and institutions aware of greenwashing, a misleading commercial practice that uses deceptive or overly limited environmental commitments to sell or promote products, services or a corporate image.In July 2023, the agency published an anti-greenwashing guide to help companies understand the term and recognize key steps to avoid it.“It applies to any message that…
Siemens has completed work on a 200 kWp solar farm located at the University of York’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy. Image: Siemens. Siemens has completed a solar farm that is part of a £1.5 million project to improve the University of York’s research capabilities. The project, which will generate 200 kWp for the University of York’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy, aims to increase the university’s research capabilities in developing and testing robots and other autonomous systems for inspecting and maintaining solar panels. The purpose-built Institute for Safe Autonomy provides collaborative work and testing spaces for more than 100…
Improving access to solar energy in underserved communities in Southern California The Clean Power Alliance of Southern California has released its quarterly report highlighting progress in its Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff and Community Solar Green Tariff programs. These initiatives aim to extend the benefits of renewable energy to low-income and underserved areas, supporting California’s goals for social equity and environmental sustainability. While no new projects started this quarter, existing programs continue to deliver clean, lower-cost energy to countless households, supported by allocated capacities of 12.19 MW for the Green Tariff for Underserved Communities and 3.37 MW for the Green Community…
A 4.4 MW solar project with 5B modular PV technology has started in Australia. The project includes 2 MW/1 MWh battery storage systems from British supplier Aggreko. May 8, 2024 pv magazine Aggreko, a UK specialist in mobile energy solutions, has commissioned a new 4.4 MW solar project to supply renewable energy to Northern Star Resources’ Porphyry gold mine in Australia, under a long-term agreement for the purchase of energy (PPA).The Porphyry project features Australian modular solar manufacturer 5B’s deployable Maverick technology and two Aggreko Y.Cube battery energy storage systems totaling 2 MW/1 MWh.The Maverick system is a ground-mounted solar…