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The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation in Malaysia works together with private and public partners in the country to offer citizens financial incentives and discounts in adopting solar energy. It follows a government discount scheme introduced in April. May 8, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Michael Wilson/UnsplashThe Malaysian Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is launching a plan to encourage citizens and private organizations to adopt solar energy.The Solar@PETRA Initiative, also known as the Energy Transition Solar Initiative for the People, is a joint venture between Petra, Aeon Group, Malaysian solar energy company Sols Energy and BSN,…
Hercules Machinery Corporation (HMC), a construction machinery company, launched its latest product, the STR20-RC, a remote-controlled piling machine designed specifically for solar farm construction. Designed with precision engineering, the STR20-RC can drive piles to depths of 24 ft (with 5 ft extension) for solar installations. The STR20-RC solar pile driver from Hercules Machinery Corporation. “The STR20-RC is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. With its remote-controlled capabilities, this machine not only increases safety on the job site but also significantly enhances productivity,” said Tom Dame, president of Hercules Machinery Corporation. “We believe the STR20-RC will set a…
Non-profit public utility Morrisville Water and Light (MWL) is strengthening the reliability of its network following the unanimous approval of its board of directors for an energy storage services agreement with Encore renewable energy to develop a 5 MW battery storage project in Morrisville, Vermont. “We are thrilled to enter into this innovative partnership with Encore,” said Scott Johnstone, GM of MWL. “This project underlines our commitment to providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions for our community.” The project involves the installation of a 4.96 MW battery system near the Salvage Yard Solar project, capable of delivering 22,000 kWh…
Spanish developer Solaria says it has purchased 435 MW of solar panels from an unnamed supplier for €0.917 ($0.99)/W. Kiwa PI Berlin confirms that average solar panel prices for large-scale PV projects in Spain are now around €0.10/W. May 8, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina Image: Junta de Extremadura, SolariaBy pv magazine SpainSpanish PV project developer Solaria Energía has purchased 435 MW of PV modules for the 700 MW Garoña photovoltaic complex, which it is building in Spain for €0.917/W. The company said it sourced the panels from an undisclosed top-tier manufacturer.The company claimed the deal was the best purchase of…
The Japanese authorities selected 30 battery storage projects in the tender. The selected developers and factory owners will receive a fixed turnover for 20 years. May 8, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The Japan Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) published the report Results of the country’s first capacity auction, the so-called Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction.Through the tender process, the organization has allocated 1.09 GW of battery storage capacity across 30 projects, 1.3 GW of nuclear energy capacity and 824 MW of thermal energy capacity. In addition, it has allocated 576.9 MW of pumping capacity for hydropower storage and…
Modeling shows that shifting just a third of Australia’s commercial and institutional electricity consumption to the middle of the day, which coincides with peak solar supply, would create almost 12 GW of new peak capacity in the national electricity market. May 8, 2024 Ev FoleyBy pv magazine AustraliaThe researchers behind the new “Buildings like batteriesOne article claims that shifting Australia’s cargo to the middle of the day would save AUD 1.7 billion ($1.1 billion) per year. They claim it would also add additional peaking capacity, equivalent to 52% of Australia’s existing coal-fired generation fleet, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
By Brad Kramer May 8, 2024 A proposed 100 MW solar farm proposed by RWE Clean Energy in Prince George County, Virginia, is drawing opposition from residents who say it will harm their quality of life and threaten the future of local farmers and hunters.Residents of Moscow, Maine, are voting to ban commercial solar projects, joining a growing list of municipalities across the state that want to limit or ban large solar farms.An anonymously funded group is spreading misinformation about the 120 MW Frasier Solar project in Knox County, Ohio.Activists in Klickitat County, Washington, have fiercely opposed solar energy for…
Solar energy systems have become far more efficient, consistent, and effective in generating electricity and charging batteries compared to the solar systems of yesteryear. One of the significant improvements is the efficiency of the solar cells themselves, which has gotten considerable attention in the industry. Another major advancement has been MPPT in solar systems, which has enhanced both grid-tied arrays and solar arrays with batteries. Although solar PV panels and batteries are a winning combination, neither is particularly smart. When the solar photovoltaic panels don’t operate at the most efficient voltage for the batteries, they don’t receive as much current.…
Nautilus Solar Energy, on behalf of its subsidiary Nautilus US Power Holdco, and TurningPoint Energy announce their partnership for a 29.3 MW portfolio of community solar projects in Illinois. The portfolio of four community solar projects, located in Kankakee and Livingston counties, is expected to be operational in 2025. This partnership strengthens Nautilus’ position in community solar, particularly its rapid growth in Illinois, and is the first demonstration of TPE’s commitment to investing across $500 million in the Illinois Community Solar market. The portfolio of projects falls under Illinois’ Community Solar Program and helps support the state’s renewable energy goal…
Ademe, France’s energy and environment agency, has published an anti-greenwashing guide to help companies avoid misleading business practices in their operations and communications. Companies and institutions have access to an online test for initial self-assessments. April 12, 2024 Marie BeijerBy pv magazine FranceAdeme wants to make companies and institutions aware of greenwashing, a misleading commercial practice that uses deceptive or overly limited environmental commitments to sell or promote products, services or a corporate image.In July 2023, the agency published an anti-greenwashing guide to help companies understand the term and recognize key steps to avoid it.“It applies to any message that…