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A consent decree is expected this year. Image: RES RES has submitted a planning application for a proposed 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Planning documents indicate that the Shaneragh development is likely to consist of 116 battery storage containers, in addition to a 110kV BESS substation and a 110kV Distribution Network Operator (DNO) substation. In addition, a number of biodiversity improvements have been proposed for the site, including the planting of native hedgerows and grasslands. According to RES, the site was chosen primarily for its proximity to the Dromore substation, which it will connect…
The Michigan-based manufacturer supplies solar polysilicon used in the production of monocrystalline blocks and wafers used in solar cells. January 9, 2025 Anne Fischer By pv magazine USA The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) up to $325 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities (CHIPS and Science Act). Hemlock Semiconductor is one of the few U.S.-based manufacturers of hyperpure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries. Earlier this month, REC Silicon, a potential leader in polysilicon manufacturing, announced that this is the case discontinuation of polysilicon production at the…
The Fengning pumped storage plant, the world’s largest plant of its kind, became fully operational with the commissioning of the last variable speed unit on December 31. The plant, located in Fengning County, Hebei Province, near Beijing and Tianjin, is a key part of China’s renewable energy infrastructure, supporting a nearby 10 GW wind and solar power base in nearby Zhangjiakou. The project, developed by State Grid Xinyuan Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China, represents a total investment of CNY 19.24 billion ($2.6 billion). Construction started in May 2013 and took more than eleven…
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a final decision to allow virtual power plants (VPPs) to compete directly with large-scale generators in the energy market, expected to launch in 2027. January 9, 2025 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia The AEMC has released a final decision making this possible VPPs to compete directly with large-scale producers in the Australian energy market, to the benefit of all consumers through significant cost savings, lower emissions and better energy prices. The reforms will create efficiencies by allowing VPPs and commercial and industrial demand response and aggregated batteries to compete directly with…
The government of the Canadian province of Ontario will launch an energy rebate program later this month, offering up to 30% off the cost of residential rooftop solar panels, heat pumps and residential battery storage. January 9, 2025 Patrick Jowett The government of Ontario, Canadalaunches a new discount scheme for renovations and improvements to the energy efficiency of homes. The Home Renovation Savings Program, which launches on January 28, will cover up to 30% of the cost of new heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and battery storage, as well as new windows, doors and insulation. Later this year, the program…
On January 7, the Treasury Department and the IRS were released final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits – also known as the Technology Neutral Credits – in tax code sections 45Y and 48E. The Clean Electricity Credits encourage innovation by allowing new zero-emission technologies to develop over time, while also providing sustainable incentives for companies to invest in clean energy technologies that are already contributing to clean energy investment and boom in production. The final rules provide important clarity and certainty about which clean electricity and zero-emission technologies are eligible for the credits – including…
Illuminating the Path from Past to Present The story of solar energy weaves together humanity’s greatest achievements in architecture, engineering, and technological innovation, stretching across continents and millennia. As modern homeowners in North Carolina consider solar installations today, they’re joining a legacy that began with our earliest civilizations. From the first carefully oriented buildings in ancient Mesopotamia to today’s high-efficiency photovoltaic systems, humanity’s journey to harness the sun’s power represents one of our most enduring and significant technological achievements. The principles discovered by ancient solar engineers continue to influence modern installation practices in surprising ways. When our team at 8MSolar…
Construction is now underway in Lincoln County, Nevada, where Bechtel has been selected by Estuary Power to design and build a new 226 MWdirect current solar project. The Escape Solar project will consist of approximately 389,000 double-sided PV panels spread across 900 acres to produce clean energy for four major energy customers in the region, including MGM Resorts International, Overton Power District, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Las Vegas. “Bechtel is excited to join an incredible team that will deliver clean energy to Estuary customers in southern Nevada,” said Kelley Brown, Operations Manager of Bechtel’s Renewables & Clean Power division. “Our…
Saatvik Green Energy has signed a contract for the supply of 1 GW of n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar panels. January 9, 2025 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Saatvik Green Energy has won a contract for the supply of 1 GW of PV modules. The manufacturer said it has signed a deal with a leading energy producer. It will supply TOPCon n-type solar panels from its manufacturing facility in Haryana, India. Saatvik Green produces 3.8 GW of solar panels annually and plans to expand capacity to 7.8 GW by December 2025. It also aims to commission a…
E-STORAGE, part of CSI Solar, the majority subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has signed contracts for both BESS projects, with construction expected to begin in 2027. Image: Canadian Solar. Renewable fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has progressed two battery energy storage system (BESS) developments in Scotland that will have a combined capacity of 1GW. Through its flagship fund CI IV, CIP has made a financial investment decision (FID) and notice to proceed with the construction of the 500MW/1000MWh Coalburn 2 BESS in South Lanarkshire, adjacent to the existing Coalburn 1 BESS, and the Devilla BESS of the same size in…