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This is the latest in a series of planning applications from Root-Power. Image: Root force. Root-Power, developer of battery energy storage systems (BESS), has announced that it has submitted planning applications for 315 MW of BESS projects in the UK. The six sites, which will be located in the English regions of North Yorkshire, Devon, Derbyshire, Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire, and Glamorgan in Wales, will cover a wide range of capabilities. The largest site, a proposed 100MW/200MWh development near Camblesforth in Selby, North Yorkshire, is close to the grid connection point for the Drax power station; If approved, the final development…
New research from China shows that ultra-narrow interconnections can significantly improve organic PV performance. The scientists built a panel of 11.08 cm2 with an impressive geometric fill factor of 98%. October 16, 2024 Lior Kahana A Chinese research team has fabricated ultra-narrow junctions for organic solar modules using 355 nm ultraviolet nanosecond laser processing. The researchers claim to have achieved a connection width of 80 μm, which until now was only possible with femtosecond pulse lasers. “The higher cost and increased energy consumption of femtosecond pulse lasers can pose potential challenges, especially within large-scale manufacturing processes,” they said. “This study…
Cleve Hill Solar Park’s electrical complex, including the area for the project’s substation and battery storage systems. Image: Cleve Hill. Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager, has signed two long-term offtake agreements covering 100% of the solar energy generated at Cleve Hill Solar Park. Cleve Hill, a solar energy storage + 150 MW battery project, and the largest approved project in Britain, is expected to be commissioned in early 2025. The project was granted development consent in 2020 and was the first of its kind to be approved as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). Quinbrook has signed two…
Germany has concluded a new renewable energy tender, securing 583 MW of capacity at an average price of €0.0709 ($0.0771)/kWh. October 16, 2024 Ralph Diermann By pv magazine Germany Germany recently concluded a tender innovative sustainable energy projects. The exercise yielded 154 bids with a total capacity of 1,856 MW. The authorities have awarded 50 projects with a total capacity of 587 MW. The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) said this rates ranged from €0.0674/kWh to €0.0745/kWh, with an average price of €0.0709/kWh. Bavaria received the most allocated capacity, with 25 projects totaling 227 MW Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Rheinland-Pfalz has secured…
Excelsior Energy Capital announced it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Proximal Energy, an AI-powered asset management provider for large-scale solar and energy storage projects. The collaboration will leverage Proximal’s platform to optimize Excelsior’s portfolio of energy storage assets, enabling real-time monitoring and performance improvement across the company’s pipeline of 2 GWh of storage projects. The collaboration between Excelsior and Proximal highlights the tremendous emerging potential of AI in the renewable energy space and demonstrates Excelsior’s commitment to leadership in industrial innovation and value creation. Proximal’s platform will introduce Excelsior to the provider’s proprietary Agentic Asset Management, a system…
Construction has begun on a 20 MW solar power plant in Liberia, on the site of an existing 88 MW hydroelectric plant. The Liberian government says this is the first of several planned projects that will help address the country’s power shortages, especially during the dry season. October 16, 2024 Patrick Jowett Construction is underway on Liberia’s first utility-scale solar power plant. The 20 MW plant will be built in Harrisburg, a district in the province of Montserrado, on the site of the 88 MW Mount Coffee Hydropower Station. Local press reports indicate the project has a planned completion date…
The new multifunctional PV window concept aims to produce electricity while providing overheating protection for better indoor thermal and visual comfort. It consists of an insulating glazing with bifacial crystalline silicon solar cell strips and built-in blinds that act as reflectors for the back of the cells. October 16, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A research group coordinated by the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) has a multifunctional PV window concept that aims to produce electricity at the same time provides protection against overheating for better thermal and visual comfort indoors. “The ZIEZO window consists of a unique insulating glazing…
The Indian government has said it wants to be a “leading producer and supplier of green hydrogen in the world” and is investing accordingly. The country’s location, abundant renewable energy production and large population could all benefit India’s green hydrogen plans. “The government of India has done a phenomenal job in rolling out these incentives,” said Bikesh Ogra, managing director and CEO of the Jakson Green subsidiary of diesel generators and solar panel manufacturer Jakson Group, referring to the two strategic interventions for Incentives for the Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT), for electrolyzer production and hydrogen production respectively. Jakson Group is…
Researchers have studied Israel’s method of settling prices for PV tenders and raised concerns about the potential for long-term dominance. They examined how abuse of power and technological inefficiencies lead to market inefficiencies, and concluded that a duopoly best suits the Israeli market. October 16, 2024 Lior Kahana Scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev analyzed the Israeli PV market through three major tenders. They examined it in terms of economic prosperity, focusing on inefficiencies caused by market concentration and technological inefficiencies due to less competitive companies winning tenders. The Israel Electricity Authority (IEA) held three tenders in 2016, 2017…
In the quickly evolving environment of solar energy technology, the choice of battery storage plays a crucial role in system performance and longevity. This article provides a comparison of lead-acid and lithium batteries, examining their characteristics, performance metrics, and suitability for solar applications. By analyzing these two battery technologies, we aim to equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision for your solar energy storage needs. Overview of Lead-Acid and Lithium Battery Technologies Lead-Acid Batteries Lead-acid batteries have been a staple in energy storage since the mid-19th century. These batteries utilize a chemical reaction between lead plates and…