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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…
Intelligent energy management company Eaton announces the AbleEdge home energy management system, which provides homeowners and installers with a comprehensive, quick-to-install and fully integrated solution to facilitate a safe energy transition. Eaton’s suite of home energy management solutions supports new levels of flexibility and energy resiliency with configurations for renovation and new construction projects, enabled by next-generation smart circuit breakers, microgrid interconnect equipment and smart panels. The residential segment does is expected to install 10 GW of storage in the US between 2024 and 2028 according to Wood Mackenzie. Eaton’s Home as a Grid approach and new AbleEdge technologies simplify…
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives the voice to Filipa Monteiro Martins, Renewables Innovation Unit Manager at the Portuguese energy company Galp. She says inclusion is a crucial driver for long-term business success and innovation, especially in the renewable energy sector, where the ability to adapt and evolve is critical. September 6, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu)Innovation has been a key driver of recent progress in the renewable energy sector, reducing costs and improving the capabilities of key technologies such as solar panels and electric vehicles, as well as improving energy efficiency. The term renewable innovation refers…
Fronius has announced that it will release an improved version of its new GEN24 residential hybrid inverter at RE+ 2024. The GEN24 Plus has all the features of its predecessor, but adds the ability to connect to a battery system. This hybrid inverter allows users to store excess solar energy and use it when needed, significantly increasing the overall efficiency of the PV system. The Fronius GEN24 Plus also offers two backup power options, so that critical devices remain operational even in the event of a power failure. The Fronius GEN24 Plus allows users to choose between a basic backup…
Cottam Solar Project is obtaining approval through the national infrastructure consent process. The 600 MW solar and storage development is the fourth major solar project to receive UK government approval within three months. September 6, 2024 Matthew Lynas The UK government has granted planning permission for a 600 MW solar power plant with storage.Image: Avi Waxman, Unsplash Planning permission has been granted for a 600 MW solar and energy storage project in the UK, the largest PV installation by capacity to date. This means that project developer Eiland Groene Stroom can now continue construction on the utility site.Cottam Solar Project…