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These are 283 renewable projects for 28 GW, 66% of the 428 that have started the process, and 70% after undergoing adjustments to meet various conditions, especially environmental ones. July 30, 2024 Pilar Sanchez MolinaBy pv magazine SpainA total of 428 renewable energy generation projects had initiated the process with the intention of obtaining the necessary administrative construction permit, but only 321 projects received a favorable environmental impact assessment, and in 70% of cases mandatory conditions had to be met in order to proceed .Approximately 37,000 MW of renewable energy – including approximately 30 GW of PV – that gained…

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology has said the country is committed to replicating similar solar panel assembly factories in all its geopolitical zones. July 30, 2024 Patrick JowettNigeria is building a solar panel assembly plant in the town of Akpugo, located in the southeastern state of Enugu.A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 27, attended by Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. Nnaji wrote on social media that the factory will reduce dependence on imported energy solutions and create countless employment opportunities for the local community.“Similar projects would be replicated nationwide at other Energy Commission…

EDP ​​Renewables North America, Salt River Project and Meta today unveiled the 200 MW Brittlebush Solar Farm located near the town of Coolidge, Arizona. “Arizona’s progressive policies and welcoming business climate for innovative technologies that prioritize sustainability make it a perfect location to generate solar energy,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America. “We are proud of the partnership with Salt River Project and Meta that has resulted in carbon emissions reductions, local economic benefits and diversification of Arizona’s energy portfolio. This is something every Arizonan can get behind.” Brittlebush supports SRP’s commitment to responsibly decarbonize its energy…

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s long-term battery energy storage project, in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc., has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate the capabilities of iron flow battery technology. July 30, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS newsWhile most long-term energy storage (LDES) technologies are still in their early stages, power batteries have already had significant commercial success due to their long lifespan, excellent recyclability and low fire risk.In one of the largest developments in this area, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), the sixth largest community-owned electric service provider in the U.S.,…

French solar equipment supplier Monabee is expanding its range of solutions with two batteries – one physical and one virtual, which can maximize the self-consumption of electricity produced by solar panels. July 30, 2024 François Puthod By ESS newsAs a direct result of the acceleration of solar energy deployment in France – with more than 3 GW installed by 2023 – battery electricity storage is also experiencing strong growth.French equipment supplier Monabee takes the opportunity to expand its offer with two solutions for the storage of the energy produced by solar panels: a physical battery and another virtual battery, allowing…

Optimization of photovoltaic systems for energy-neutral houses Residential buildings contribute significantly to global energy consumption, prompting many countries to seek effective solutions amid the ongoing energy crisis. A promising approach is to make homes self-sufficient by generating their electricity using photovoltaic (PV) systems. A common challenge when promoting residential PV systems is determining the optimal size of solar panels and batteries for each home. While it may seem simple, finding the best solution for many homes quickly becomes computationally intensive. This complexity increases even further when uncertain factors such as variations in average solar radiation, energy consumption patterns and potential…

The report highlights the highs and lows of the NSIP system. Image: Flickr. Three organizations from across the energy sector have released a report examining how the UK’s solar energy planning system can be improved to meet renewable energy capacity targets. Trade body RenewableUK, rural charity CPRE and sustainable business organization Aldersgate Group have released the interim findings of their investigation into the UK’s onshore renewable energy planning system in a report titled Insights for the low-carbon electricity system: journeys through planning. The report, which focuses on Nationally Important Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), examines the successes and failures of the planning…

The Biden administration has unleashed a flurry of renewable energy activity since taking office in 2021, with official pledges to build more clean energy combined with massive stimulus in the Inflation Reduction Act. Biden has taken more climate actions than any president before him, An said analysis by more than twenty climate groupsincluding the youth-led Sunrise Movement. “He signed a landmark bill into law that will bring jobs back to the U.S. and revitalize communities, while cutting a billion tons of carbon pollution,” Lori Lodes, executive director of Climate Power, said in a news release. With Biden out of the…

The National Irrigation Administration of the Philippines has launched a tender project with a budget of approximately PHP 97 million ($1.66 million) for the development of two solar-powered pump irrigation projects on the Loboc River. July 29, 2024 Patrick Jowett Loboc River, PhilippinesImage: June Ronel Biboso/UnsplashThe National Irrigation Administration of the Philippines has opened a tender for the development of solar-powered pump irrigation projects along the Loboc River.The irrigation projects will take place in the barangays of Villarcayo and Lico Lico, both located in the province of Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the country.The tender document says a…