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Micro, small and medium enterprises in Kosovo can now apply for subsidies for the installation of solar thermal systems. The deadline for registration is August 31. August 30, 2024 Patrick Jowett

Radian Generation has announced the deployment of Radian Digital, a software platform that manages the lifecycle of renewable energy projects, with Zero6 Energy. “We are excited to work with the Zero6 Energy team to support them in streamlining business processes and optimizing energy generation across a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, hydrogen, microgrids and hydro,” said Eric Baller, Chief Product Officer of Radian Generation. . Zero6 Energy is on a mission to help industrial organizations transition to carbon neutral emissions using clean renewable energy solutions. With a growing portfolio and a diverse group of stakeholders, including landowners, investors, service providers…

The Singapore-based company is entering the Middle East market after signing a Memorandum of Understanding for a 2 GW solar panel manufacturing project. August 29, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Gstar, Siraj GroupSingapore’s Gstar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 2 GW solar panel manufacturing project in the UAE, focusing on high-efficiency N-type technology.The MoU was concluded with a Middle Eastern consortium, led by diversified investment company Siraj Group and in collaboration with Galaxico and Stark Consulting.Construction of the project, which marks Gstar’s entry into the Middle East market, is expected to begin in November. The location of…

Photovoltaic mounting system manufacturer AEROCOMPACT is launching a brand new long-side clamping system for flat roofs at RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America, next month. The CompactFlat S-Base from Aerocompact. S_Base has been developed to work on different types of flat roofs, even with uneven surfaces and soft insulations. The design is meant to increase assembly speed, and simplify transportation and staging benefits with fewer system components. Plus, it can handle PV module sizes of up to 8 ft. The S_BASE system can be installed facing the south at 5 at 10°. It is an evolution of…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced its proposed Roadmap for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible permitting for solar energy projects on public lands in the West. Today the release of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Utility-Scale Solar and Proposed Changes to the Resource Management Plan (also known as the proposed updated Western Solar Plan), comes as the Biden-Harris administration releases new data on improved federal permitting processes to help bring more projects to fruition, more efficiently, in the United States. Credit: Primergy “The updated Western Solar Plan will…

The climate crisis requires immediate action from everyone, and businesses are increasingly adopting net-zero strategies to reduce their impact on the environment. The Paris Agreement states that we must work together globally to limit global warming to 1.5°C, which is a crucial goal. Net-zero emissions means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases we produce with the amount we remove from the atmosphere. This balance is essential in fighting climate change because it helps reduce global warming effects and creates a sustainable future. Financial institutions have a vital role in this transition. They are influential players in the global economy with…

For SunPower Corp. customers in the United States who are concerned about their product warranties now that the installation company has filed for bankruptcy, panel manufacturer Maxeon has come up with a solution. For SunPower systems installed by SunPower dealers that use SunPower brand solar panels made by Maxeon, Maxeon provides warranty coverage for the solar panels. Customers can find instructions on how to register their systems here: maxeon.com/us/sunpower-warranty Maxeon’s panel manufacturing business was spun out of SunPower in 2020 and Maxeon has since operated as an independent company with no further ties to SunPower. SunPower dealers were primarily installing…

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a real estate group that invests in self-storage properties, plans to partner with Solar Landscape to pursue the installation of solar projects on NSA properties across the country. The groups plan to develop at least 100 MW of solar capacity. NSA has granted Solar Landscape exclusive rights to evaluate approximately 1,000 NSA properties in 42 states and Puerto Rico for the potential to host community solar. “We look forward to working with NSA to install community solar projects at their self-storage facilities,” said Shaun Keegan, CEO and co-founder of Solar Landscape. “Community solar is a…

BESS’s revenues have increased due to negative wholesale energy prices. Image: RES Battery energy storage systems (BESS) achieved the second highest daily total revenue so far in 2024, peaking at £250/MW on 21 August. Analysis from Modo Energy found that this figure is slightly lower than the £258/MW batteries earned to balance the grid on April 16, and further suggested that the sales increase is the result of multiple periods of negative wholesale prices for energy in August 2024. Day-ahead wholesale electricity prices fell below zero for 49 hours in August, a volume second only behind April this year, when…

A research team from Japan and Indonesia used satellite data to investigate fluctuations in solar radiation in the Asia-Pacific region and draw conclusions about which areas are most suitable for future installations. August 29, 2024 Patrick JowettResearchers from Japan’s Chiba University and Indonesia’s Institut Teknologi Bandung have used solar radiation data to understand the best location for future solar power plants in the Asia-Pacific region.The research article “Solar irradiance variability around Asia-Pacific: Spatial and temporal perspective for active solar energy utilization”, published in the July edition of Solar energy, investigates the variability of solar radiation in terms of spatial and…