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Construction of the 49.9 MW Kemble Solar Farm is expected to begin in 2025. Image: American Public Power Association via Unsplash. Renewable energy developer Aura Power has successfully secured financing for the 49.9 MW Kemble Solar Farm. The Bristol-based developer has reached financial close on a £30 million debt facility for the construction of the Cooperative Rabobank UA solar farm. The Kemble Solar Farm, which will be located near Cirencester, Gloucstershire, is the first of a series of eight ready-to-build projects to secure funding. Aura Power’s eight ready-to-build projects, all of which received planning permission in the last 24 months,…

A New Era of Living As our global population ages and environmental concerns continue to grow, a new trend is emerging at the intersection of senior living and sustainability – green senior communities. These living spaces are designed to provide comfortable, healthy environments for older adults while minimizing their ecological footprint. In this guide, we’ll explore how green living is reshaping senior communities and paving the way for a more sustainable future for all generations. The concept of green living in senior communities goes beyond simply adding a few recycling bins or energy-efficient light bulbs. It’s an approach that considers…

Researchers from China found that large solar power plants have a positive positive impact on the ecological environment of desert areas. Their tests were conducted at a 1 GW solar farm in China’s northeastern Qinghai province. October 10, 2024 Lior KahanaA research team led by scientists from China’s Xi’an University of Technology has assessed the ecological and environmental impacts of large-scale PV development in desert areas.As a case study, they evaluated the on-site (WPS) effect of the Qinghai Gonghe Photovoltaic Park, a massive 1 GW facility located in a typical arid desert in Talatan, northeastern Qinghai province of China. The…

MCPV, a Netherlands-based cell manufacturer, has secured €4.2 million ($4.6 million) in Dutch government support to build a 4 GW solar cell factory in the city of Veendam. It has also secured electricity supply commitments for initial production lines and future expansions. October 10, 2024 Valerie Thompson A view of the factoryImage: MCPVMCPV has signed financing agreements worth €4.2 million with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Province of Groningen and the Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands.The company said the new funds will enable it to kick-start the implementation of a 4 GW cell factory to be…

The Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) has reported that “several” solar panels have been linked to a second wave of electronic device explosions across the country, but local sources have so far identified only one damaged PV system, of which they said it was probably affected. by external factors. October 9, 2024 Emiliano Bellini BeirutImage: Sara Calado, UnsplashLebanon’s NNA has claimed that several PV systems used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded on September 18, a day after Israeli attacks on portable pagers caused simultaneous explosions across Lebanon, killing dozens of people and injuring thousands.The agency did not say whether…

A photovoltaic upgrade in Jiaxing, China, significantly increases power production The distributed photovoltaic “trade-in” project in the administrative center in Haining City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, has significantly increased the power generation capacity without expanding space. The project, which was launched on September 9, is the first of its kind in Zhejiang, following the publication of the “Implementation Plan for Large-Scale Equipment Renewal in Major Energy Fields” by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration on August 21. As installed photovoltaic capacity in China grows, the issue of recycling outdated photovoltaic panels becomes increasingly important. The “Plan”…

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has approved a final investment decision and started construction of the Arena Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, aiming to supply energy from the first quarter of 2026. October 9, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina A PV project developed by CIPImage: Copenhagen Infrastructure PartnersBy ESS newsDanish investment fund CIP’s Growth Markets Fund II has made a final investment decision on the Arena project, a BESS in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile. “The project has received final notification for its implementation and will be one of the first projects of this type to reach commercial operations in…

Julie Angulo, COO, Environmental Solutions and Services, Veolia North America. Veolia North America hosted a celebration at its hazardous waste treatment center in Gum Springs, Arkansas, highlighting a series of initiatives to make the plant the most sustainable operation of its kind in the U.S. The October 9 ceremony put a spotlight on VNA’s commitment and investment in sustainability and workforce development at the Gum Springs operation, where a new facility for the high-temperature thermal treatment of hazardous waste is set to open in 2025. To prepare for the new facility’s opening, VNA is protecting surrounding natural resources and supporting…

The aim is to power the BESS in early 2026, after SSE makes a final investment decision on the project in November 2023. Image: SSE. The renewable energy arm of utility company SSE has started construction of a 320MW/640MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Yorkshire. When completed it will be one of Britain’s largest BESSs. Construction of the Monks Fryston BESS officially began yesterday (8 October), as confirmed by a ceremony attended by project partners Morrison Energy Services and energy storage provider Sungrow, along with SSE Renewables. The aim is to power the BESS in early 2026, after…

India added 11.3 GW of solar modules and 2 GW of cell manufacturing capacity in the first half of 2024, bringing the country’s cumulative manufacturing capacity to 77.2 GW for modules and 7.6 GW for cells, Mercom India said. October 9, 2024 Uma Gupta Image: Indosol Solar/Shirdi Sai Electrical By pv magazine IndiaAccording to a new report from Mercom India Research, India added 11.3 GW of solar panel capacity and 2 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in the first half of 2024.It attributed the increase to strong demand, driven by a 132.7 GW solar project pipeline expected between 2024…