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According to the US Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 Report Published today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, federal clean energy policies continue to drive production and deployment growth as the solar industry reaches 9.4 GW of new electricity generation capacity by the second quarter of 2024 installed. In two years, the solar industry under the IRA added 75 GW of new capacity to the grid, representing more than 36% of all solar capacity built in U.S. history. Nearly 1.5 million American homes have installed solar energy since the IRA was passed. “The solar and storage…
The initially approved application for the 27.7MW solar PV and 30MW energy storage project received unanimous planning approval in February 2023. Image: Innova. Renewable energy developer Innova has revealed that it received planning permission from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council earlier this year to expand its solar and energy storage project, Blythe Solar Farm. Expansion plans will see an additional solar array increase the development’s solar capacity by 16.6 MW, bringing the total approved capacity to 44.3 MWp of solar, in addition to a 30 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The initially approved application for the 27.7 MW solar PV…
The Chinese manufacturer said its new propane heat pump does not require an outdoor unit and can operate in temperatures as low as -20C. September 9, 2024 Emiliano Bellini CirQHP Indoor Hybrid product launchImage: MideaChina-based heating specialist Midea has developed a new indoor heat pump for homes.“CirQHP Indoor Hybrid is a compact indoor heat pump that eliminates the need for an outdoor unit,” the manufacturer said in a statement. “This feature provides greater flexibility in installation options, making it an excellent choice for homes near neighbors or townhouses.”The new heat pump has a heating capacity of 4.5 kW and uses…
Ecostal Group, a B2B solar specialist, has acquired the Swiss distributor of PV equipment Solexis. The group says the merger will expand its operations in Switzerland. September 9, 2024 Patrick Jowett Stéphane Dauvister, Chairman of Ecostal Group, Frédéric Bichsel, CEO of Solexis and Christophe Piron, CEO of Ecostal GroupImage: Ecostal Group, SolexisThe Belgian Ecostal Group has acquired Solexis, a Swiss-based B2B distributor of PV equipment. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Ecostal Group said the integration of Solexis “marks a new phase in its European expansion strategy” as it will now expand its operations into Switzerland. The group is…
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has started accepting feedback on draft guidelines for the Approved Model and Manufacturer List (ALMM) for solar cells. The MNRE plans to implement the guidelines from April 2026. September 9, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine IndiaIndia’s MNRE has started seeking stakeholder feedback on draft guidelines for the ALMM for solar cells, with plans to implement it from April 2026.The MNRE aims to release the ALMM list for PV cells from April 1, 2026, as it expects a significant increase in installed solar capacity over the next two years. Mercom India in…
Bolivia’s National Strategic Public Company for Lithium Deposits (YLB) says it has selected companies from China, Italy, France and Australia to negotiate lithium exploitation projects and evaluate their mineral processing proposals. September 9, 2024 Luis Ini Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat with an area of 10,582 square kilometersImage: Ximena Medina Sancho, Wikimedia CommonsBy pv magazine LatAmBolivia’s YLB has said that CBC (China), Protecno (Italy), Eramet (France) and Eau Lithium (Australia) received the highest scores for technological maturity in the second international call for lithium reserve development projects.YLB said in a statement that the companies were selected…
KiloWattSol, an independent solar energy consultancy, says there were 308 hours of negative electricity prices between the start of 2024 and August 23 – more than double the 147 negative hours recorded in 2023. September 9, 2024 Marie Beijer Image: Zosia Szopka, UnsplashBy pv magazine FranceNegative electricity prices in France have soared in the first half of 2024. French network operator RTE reported 233 negative hours in the January-June period, compared to just 53 in the first six months of 2023.Solar energy consultancy KiloWattSol recorded 308 hours of negative prices on August 23 – a record for France. Even in…
La Croisière Verte is the name of an expedition of 13,500 km, from the north to the south of Africa, in a fleet of four Citroën AMI vehicles, each with 5,600 W of lightweight PV panels in foldable packages. September 9, 2024 Valerie ThompsonA fleet of four Citroën AMI vehicles, classified as electric four-wheelers, will soon set off on a journey called La Croisière Verte. It is a 13,500 km expedition from the north to the south of the African continent to demonstrate the potential of compact, lightweight electric vehicles. They will each carry 5,600W of solar panels, which can…
Private equity firm Hull Street Energy has launched TruGrida utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor specializing in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar projects. Based in Houston, Texas, TruGrid is committed to delivering turnkey projects and operations and maintenance (O&M) services with unparalleled speed, accuracy and safety. “At TruGrid we are more than just a contractor; we are a trusted partner committed to our customers’ success in the rapidly evolving energy landscape,” said Jody Snodgrass, CEO of TruGrid. “Our team’s unparalleled experience and commitment to excellence ensure we deliver advanced energy systems that operate safely, securely and reliably.”…
French developer Green Lighthouse Développement says French authorities have approved its 450 MW agrivoltaic project on 200 hectares of agricultural land in southwestern France. September 6, 2024 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine FranceThe authorities of the Landes department, France, have approved the Terr’Arbouts agrivoltaic project, launched in 2020 by 35 farmers working to diversify crops due to water quality problems.The project, developed by Green Lighthouse Développement (GLHD), covers 700 hectares and will feature 200 hectares of solar panels, which will generate 450 MW of power in addition to agricultural production.“A rotation of feed, oilseeds and omega-3 rich crops will support…