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The UK’s electricity regulator has approved five new undersea energy links to connect the UK with the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and between Northern Ireland and Scotland by 2032. Three will serve as traditional interconnectors, while two will also transport power from offshore. wind farms. November 12, 2024 Lior Kahana British electricity regulator Ofgem has approved five new subsea energy links to connect the UK to several European countries via the North Sea. The five projects will be completed by the end of 2032. Three of the connections will be traditional interconnectors, while the other two will be offshore hybrid…

The value of energy resiliency is increasing in the face of stronger weather events and natural disasters, and the electrical grid isn’t always prepared to withstand these adverse environmental pressures. Rex Liu, VP of product management, clean energy, at Generac, is on this episode of Solar Spotlight to share how residential solar customers can keep ample backup energy to power everything necessary during a grid outage. A written portion of this podcast is below but be sure to listen to the full episode on your preferred podcast service. SPW: Can you tell us about Generac, its role in the clean…

NextPower UK ESG has expanded its portfolio to more than 500 MW. Image: NextEnergy Capital. NextPower UK ESG, a private fund for new-build solar energy projects, has reached its 11e utility-scale solar project, bringing the total capacity of its portfolio to more than 500 MW. The fund, managed by NextEnergy Capital, has acquired the 18.5 MW Locks Solar Farm, located in Hampshire, England. The project is ready for construction, having been awarded a contract in the sixth Contracts for Difference (CfD) award round (AR6). The project was granted planning permission in March 2023, after receiving the support of the local…

You have made a powerful investment in sustainable energy by installing solar panels in your home. But as the seasons change and we approach the colder months, you may be wondering, “Do solar panels work in the winter?” or “How do solar panels work in winter?” At Solarise Solar we want to tell you that solar panels work in winter and sometimes even better than in summer.

Chinese manufacturer Deye says its new energy storage system (ESS) includes a microinverter, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery module and a battery management system (BMS). November 13, 2024 Lior Kahana The AE-F(S)2.0-2H2 battery Image: Deje By ESS news Chinese inverter manufacturer Deye has launched a new micro-hybrid ESS for residential and off-grid applications. The AE-F(S)2.0-2H2 system combines a microinverter, battery module and BMS. The setup features a 2 kWh battery and up to four expansion modules can be added for a total storage of 10 kWh. “It provides multiple output ports while meeting the varying energy needs of different…

A contract solar panel assembly plant will soon open in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, supplying the large-scale market on the island and hopefully the larger market on the U.S. mainland. Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Credit: US Corps of Engineers Solx plans to open its 1.2 GW panel manufacturing facility in April 2025 on a former Hewlett Packard inkjet printer manufacturing base. The site should support 250 new jobs, says CEO James Holmes. “There are not that many facilities that are really purpose-built on the island. Many of ours [solar panel manufacturing] colleagues are building greenfield projects with new buildings and that entails…

Finnish startup Polar Night Energy is building an industrial-scale thermal energy storage system in southern Finland. The 100-hour sand-based storage system will use crushed soapstone, a byproduct of a fireplace manufacturer, as the storage medium. November 13, 2024 Marija Maisch The Sand Battery will be approximately 13 meters high and 15 meters wide Image: Polar night energy By ESS news Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has announced that construction of its sand-based thermal energy storage system in Pornainen municipality in southern Finland is proceeding according to plan. The 1 MW system will provide thermal energy for Loviisan Lämpö’s district heating…

Chinese manufacturer UtmoLight has developed a 450 W perovskite solar panel with an efficiency of 16.1%. It claims the panel is currently the largest perovskite PV module available. November 13, 2024 Vincent Shaw China’s UtmoLight has launched a 450W perovskite solar panel with an energy conversion efficiency of 16.1%. “The panel is currently the largest perovskite photovoltaic module available on the market,” said Wang Xuege, vice president of UtmoLight. pv magazine. The Wuxi-based company said the new product has an open-circuit voltage of 190.7 V, a short-circuit current of 3.19 and a fill factor of 73.7%. The company said pv…

When it comes to renewable energy, solar power stands out as a beacon of innovation. As a leading solar panel company in North Carolina, we’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of solar solutions on homes and businesses. Among the most exciting developments in recent years is the rise of solar carports and equipment sheds – structures that seamlessly blend practicality with clean energy production. These innovative installations are revolutionizing the way we think about solar energy integration, offering a solution for property owners looking to maximize both space and energy efficiency. Understanding Solar Carports and Equipment Sheds Solar carports are…

RE+ will move to the Las Vegas Convention Center from 2026 to 2028. RE+ is the largest energy event in North America with more than 40,000 visitors and 1,300 exhibitors. The decision comes in response to rapid growth in the clean energy industry and increasing demand for large-scale, innovative event spaces that capitalize on emerging technologies. The move to Las Vegas reflects the event’s commitment to meeting dynamic growth in key energy sectors such as solar, microgrids, hydrogen, EVs and EV infrastructure and energy storage. With the rapid evolution of the industry, the Las Vegas Convention Center provides the right…