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Matt Marlow Altus strength has completed two ground-mounted solar projects in Maine, totaling 12.6 MW, with benefits delivered to the local community through the Altus Power Community Solar program. “As an early adopter of Community Solar, Maine is leading the way in enabling access to the benefits of clean, electric energy for its residents. We are proud to strengthen our presence and expand our Community Solar program in the state can expand,” said Matt Marlow, vice president of investments and structured finance at Altus Power. “By expanding our footprint in Maine, we can execute all…
Australia approves world’s ‘largest’ solar hub Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a major solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore, a project dubbed the “world’s largest solar area.” Authorities have announced environmental approvals for the $24 billion SunCable project in Australia’s remote north, which is expected to power three million homes. The project, which includes a series of panels, batteries and ultimately a cable connecting Australia to Singapore, is backed by technology billionaire and green activist Mike Cannon-Brookes. “It will be the largest solar area in the world – and heralds Australia as the world leader…
Scientists in Mexico have come up with a new cooling technology for solar modules that can reportedly improve PV energy generation by up to 2%. The system uses nanofluids embedded in a single-channel aluminum channel attached to the back of the panel. August 21, 2024 Lior KahanaResearchers from Mexico University of Sonora (UNISON) and the National Technological Institute of Mexico conducted a numerical study on the thermal performance of a single-channel cooling system for photovoltaic modules.In their simulation they used different types of nanofluids, such as aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), copper(II) oxide (CuO) and zinc oxide (ZnO). In addition, they equipped…
The two leaders (photo) are committed to more green investments and teamwork. Image: Simon Dawson / No. 10 Downing Street Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan have joined forces to ‘supercharge’ the mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. As part of an official visit, the two leaders committed to investing heavily in renewable energy development in Wales and the rest of Britain through the newly launched Great British Energy and public renewable energy developer in Wales, Trydan Gwrdd Cymru. Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru was developed in just 12 months officially launched last month. According to…
Longi Green Energy says it has received regulatory approval for a 1.05 GW wind-solar hydrogen project in Inner Mongolia, while Jolywood Technology says it has postponed its 7.2 GW residential solar project due to unfavorable market conditions . August 20, 2024 Vincent Shaw Longi green energy has received regulatory approval for a wind-solar-hydrogen project in Wulate Rear Banner, Inner Mongolia. Its subsidiary Wulate Rear Banner Longfuqi New Energy Technology will invest approximately CNY 6.974 billion ($975.7 million) to develop 1.05 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 850 MW of wind power, 200 MW of solar power and 157.5 MW/ 315…
Scientists tested various machine learning algorithms to predict the optimal tilt angle (OTA) of solar projects in 37 Indian cities, leading to improvements of up to 90%. August 20, 2024 Lior KahanaAn international group of researchers has used feature selection-based artificial neural networks (ANN) with various machine learning algorithms to predict the OTA of PV systems. They conducted their experiments at 37 locations in India, and depending on the ANN evaluated, the accuracy improvements ranged from 38.59% to 90.72%.“The OTA of the solar panels is one of the crucial variables that determine the effective installation and operation of PV systems,”…
The American power grid is electrifying through renewable energy proliferation, and homeowners are following suit by replacing gas powered vehicles and appliances with electric-powered options. However, certain homes are encountering the conundrum of having too high of an electrical load and not enough electrical service to back it. Savant is a recognized leader in both smart home and smart power solutions, developing solutions for balancing electrical loads in the age of in-home solar and storage. Ian Roberts, VP of sales excellence at Savant, is on this episode of Solar Spotlight to discuss the viability of energy load management. A written…
Arevon Energy, a renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, and Meta Platforms have signed a long-term environmental attributes purchase agreement (EAPA) for Arevon’s Heirloom Solar Project in Pike County, Indiana. The 60-MWAC Heirloom Solar Project recently started construction and is targeted to be fully operational in Q3 2025. Arevon will own and operate Heirloom Solar. Local landowners will receive steady payments throughout the life of the project, diversifying their income and allowing them to continue farming in the area. “Arevon is proud to once again partner with Meta and contribute to their sustainability goal of matching its operations with 100%…
Terrace mart has developed a new hail storage feature for its single-axis solar tracker, TerraTrak. The ability to store hail increases risk mitigation functionality for PeakYield, Terrasmart’s cloud-based tracker control and monitoring software platform. Credit: Terrasmart The hail mitigation system automatically activates the storage position to protect solar energy without operator intervention, using cloud-based weather forecasts from Accuweather. The hail storage solution is available for both 1P and 2P trackers and adds to Terrasmart’s foundation-independent racking portfolio that offers both ground screw and driven piles, specifically designed to perform in adverse terrain and weather conditions. “Reducing project risk has been…
John Murphy Nexamp has partnered with Trajectory Energy Partners to acquire two Illinois solar projects, located in Galesburg and Pekin, with a total capacity of 7 MW. The projects were developed under the state’s Community Driven Community Solar program and are expected to come online next year. This sale expands the total portfolio of transactions between the companies in Illinois since 2020 to a total of 24 MW. “Community Solar continues to showcase its power and versatility as one of the most impactful tools to simultaneously address our nation’s most critical energy and equity policy…