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According to the Ministry of Environment (MOENV), Taiwan is preparing to launch domestic carbon credit trading on the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) in late September or early October.This announcement follows the publication of official regulations for trading and transferring domestic carbon credits generated by voluntary emissions reduction projects. These regulations are expected to come into effect on August 15.MOENVVice Director General Huang Wei-ming explained the delay, citing the need to complete administrative procedures and ensure compatibility between the government’s emission reduction system and the TCX’s trading platform.Relevant: Switzerland and Thailand have concluded the first-ever Carbon Credits deal under Article…
The battery development aims to monetize excess grid capacity and complement the 320 MW compressed air energy storage project developed by Groningen-based long-term energy storage specialist Corre Energy. July 8, 2024 Marija Maisch From pv magazine ESS news placeDutch developers of sustainable energy Corre Energy and SemperPower have come together to deliver a massive battery storage facility, which will be combined with Corre’s compressed air energy storage (CAES) project in Zuidwending, in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands.The 50/50 joint venture will initially invest €7 million in the delivery of the 320 MW two-hour battery project, totaling 640 MWh.The battery…
Researchers in Spain have explored the potential of using photovoltaic (PV) or photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems in microbreweries and have found that PVT systems can meet higher energy demands but have a longer payback period. July 8, 2024 Lior KahanaResearchers from the Spanish Andalusian Association for Research and Industrial Cooperation (AICIA) have investigated the potential use of photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) energy for beer brewing. Specifically, they looked at the use of PV systems in microbreweries, defined as breweries with an annual production of less than 5,000 hectoliters (hl).“A PVT system has the potential to preheat brewing water and generate electricity,” the researchers…
Enersol, the residential unit of German battery maker Sonnen, says it will cease operations at the end of October due to unprofitability, despite strong growth over the past three years. July 8, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine GermanyResidential PV installer Enersol, part of Germany-based battery manufacturer Sonnen, will cease operations on October 31, a company spokesperson said pv magazine.Enersol is based in Sachsenheim, Baden-Württemberg, and currently has approximately 120 employees. Sonnen acquired Enersol in 2019. It grew strongly during the boom period between 2022 and 2023, when demand for residential PV systems in Germany rose sharply. However, the market…
Solutions to optimize solar energy use in irrigation communities Irrigation communities strive to make their operations more sustainable both environmentally and economically. Energy self-sufficiency is emerging as a promising solution for the future of agriculture. In 2019, the Lower Guadalquivir Valley Irrigation Community, which covers almost 19,000 hectares and serves more than 2,000 irrigation systems, began using solar energy with a 6 megawatt photovoltaic installation – the largest of its kind among Spanish irrigation systems. This initiative has positioned the community as a pioneer and research center for the transition to a sustainable irrigation model. Recently, the community collaborated with…
The City of Campbell has contracted with Paired Power to install the Pairtree solar canopy. July 8, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAThe City of Campbell, California has announced a partnership with Paired Power to install a solar parking canopy with integrated electric vehicle chargers. The project will allow the city’s Public Works Department to add electric vehicles to its fleet.The solar canopy, called PairTree, will generate electricity and charge the city’s electric Ford F-150 Lightning Pro truck. Paired Power will supply electricity to the Level 2 chargers attached to the canopy through management software called EV Connect.The project was…
The new EScal HV offers installations from 17 kWh to 350 kWh using a stackable system that allows up to 15 modules to be placed in series, and four strings in parallel. July 8, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina From pv magazine ESS news placeSpanish energy storage specialist Cegasa presented EScal HV, its new modular and scalable battery, at Intersolar. The company claims that the new solution will address an unmet demand for high-voltage systems at industrial and commercial levels.The new system offers installations from 17 kWh to 350 kWh using a stackable system that allows up to 15 modules in…
By Nia Williams(Reuters) – The Canada Growth Fund, a federal clean technology financing agency, signed its second deal to counter carbon prices on Tuesday with a proposed facility in Alberta that would convert landfill waste into electricity and capture the resulting carbon emissions.CONTEXTThe proposed waste-to-energy facility, located near Edmonton and the first of its kind in Canada, would be a partnership between Calgary-based Gibson Energy, the CGF and Varme Energy Inc. It would have a capacity to burn 200,000 tons of waste per year. produce municipal solid waste and electricity.A final investment decision is expected in early 2025 and commissioning…
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals has started accepting bids to build, own and operate a green hydrogen plant that will supply 10 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of green hydrogen. It says it will sign a 25-year gas purchase agreement with the successful bidder. July 5, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine IndiaMangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals has started accepting bids for a green hydrogen production plant to supply 10 ktpa of green hydrogen on a build-own-operate basis. The company will sign a 25-year gas purchase agreement with the successful bidder.The bidder must design, build, finance, test, commission, own, operate and maintain the…
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan’s carbon credit regulations will come into effect on August 15.The 38 articles of the regulation, drawn up by the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) on July 1, specify the guidelines for holding, trading and canceling carbon credits, per CNA. Carbon credits are permits that allow the owner to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide.MOENV Climate Change Administration official Kao Chun-hsuan (高俊璿) said CNA buyers and sellers should ensure that all required fees are paid. If fees are missing, the transaction process cannot be completed, resulting in the inability to obtain the carbon credits, he said.Kao…