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The Japanese manufacturer said the new Climaveneta EW-HT-G05 products have power ranging from 73 kW to 129.3 kW and a coefficient of performance up to 3.77. September 6, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The Climaveneta EW-HT-G05 heat pumpImage: Mitsubishi ElectricJapanese electronics and electrical equipment manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric has released a high-temperature water-to-water heat pump for commercial and industrial applications which requires high temperature water up to 78 C. Dubbed Climaveneta EW-HT-G05uses the new product R513a as a refrigerant. It is a non-ozone depleting refrigerant developed to replace R134a, which the company used in the previous version of the heat pump – the…

The German government says the H2Mare OffgridWind project in Denmark has connected two electrolysers to a wind turbine for hydrogen production, while Ontras Gastransport and H2 Energy Europe have agreed to define the technical and commercial framework for hydrogen transport in their Green Octopus Mitteldeutschland pipeline project. September 6, 2024 Sergio MatalucciThe German government said the H2Mare OffgridWind project in Denmark has successfully linked two electrolyzers for hydrogen production to an onshore wind turbine. The project will be a model for a similar system on the high seas. “In the coming months, H2Mare will now investigate how fluctuating electricity production…

Renewable energy developer Q Energy has closed €50.4 million ($55.7 million) in financing for a 74.3 MW floating solar power plant in northeastern France. Construction is already underway and commissioning is scheduled for the first quarter of next year. September 5, 2024 Patrick Jowett Berlin-based Q Energy has secured €50.4 million for a 74.3 MW floating solar power plant. The project would be the largest of its kind in Europe.The financing was arranged by Crédit Agricole Transitions & Energies, through its financing arm Unifergie, and Bpifrance.Construction of the floating solar panel, which covers 127 hectares of former gravel pits at…

Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin have published a white paper using recent module testing and factory data to guide the best use of testing and inspection metrics. The document aims to ensure that solar panels meet acceptable quality standards. September 6, 2024 Patrick JowettPV testing laboratories Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin have collaborated on a white paper outlining how you can use testing and inspections to improve the durability and long-term performance of solar panels.The white paper, “Raising the bar: defining acceptable quality levels for PV modules”, awards benchmarks for evaluating solar panel quality through comprehensive Product Qualification…

Argonne will lead the National Energy Storage Research Hub The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Argonne National Laboratory to lead the newly formed Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), a national hub focused on advancing energy storage technologies. The ESRA, co-led by DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), is one of two new Energy Innovation Hubs announced by the DOE. By bringing together nearly 50 leading researchers from three national laboratories and twelve universities, ESRA aims to address the most critical challenges in battery technology, including safety, high energy density and the…

The development is expected to be operational by the end of 2025. Image: Balance Power. Renewable energy developer Balance Power has received approval for an upcoming battery energy storage system (BESS) project in south-west Leicestershire. Located in Hinkley, the 49.5 MW/99 MWh BESS project will include 28 battery units across the site. Planning permission was granted by Rugby Borough Council, without any public objections being raised during the planning and consultation process. According to Balance Power, the project is expected to be energized in October 2025, although a construction start date has not yet been set. The facility has an…

Solis has developed new string inverters of 125 kW and 60 kW for the American and Canadian markets, both with a maximum efficiency of at least 98.5% September 6, 2024 Lior Kahana The S5-GC60K-LV-USImage: Solis Chinese inverter supplier Solis said it has developed two new string inverters for the US and Canadian markets. The S5-GC125K-US provides 125 kW rated output power at 480 V mains power, while the S5-GC60K-LV-US provides 60 kW at 208 V rated mains power. The two offerings are three-phase grid-tied inverters.“Both new models come with flexible options such as wire and shade covers, built-in Module-Level Power…

Meralco PowerGen Corp (MGen) has an additional 5.8 billion shares in SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) for PHP 7.5 billion ($133.8 million). It now has a 50.5% stake in the company. September 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Lainecedillo, Wikimedia CommonsManila Electric Co. (Meralco) has increased its stake in solar energy company SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC), the largest solar energy developer in the Philippines.According to a listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange, MGen – a wholly owned subsidiary of Meralco – has acquired an additional 5.8 billion shares in SPNEC, equivalent to 11.6% of the company, from Solar Philippines Power…

Singapore-based EliTe Solar says the first phase of work at its planned 8 GW solar manufacturing facility in northeast Egypt will deliver a 2 GW solar cell production line, expected to be completed by September 2025. September 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett EliTe Solar, a global manufacturer of PV cells and modules, has unveiled plans for a solar energy production center in Egypt. The company announced the investment venture, worth more than $150 million, after discussions with the Egyptian Prime Minister, the chairman of the Suez Special Economic Zone and the chairman of Chinese conglomerate TEDA.The production center will be located…

National Grid’s Yellowbud solar project. National Grid Renewables has announced the start of on-site construction at its Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio. Once operational, the Dodson Creek project, located in the PJM market, will deliver 117 MW of clean solar energy and generate an estimated $49 million in direct economic benefit to the local community. The project is expected to start in mid-2025. “Dodson Creek is our fourth project to begin construction in Ohio and the second in Highland County,” said Joe Ibrahim, VP of construction and engineering for National Grid. “This project is the next chapter…