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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) — An analysis of the quality of the voluntary carbon market provides early indications that the market is moving towards higher integrity, according to a report by carbon credit rating platform Calyx Global. “We wanted to start monitoring quality, recognizing that the voluntary carbon market is starting to mature. The faster we improve the quality of carbon credits and rebuild trust, the more effective companies can be in tackling climate change,” said Donna Lee, co-founder of Calyx Global. According to a statement, key findings in the report were that issuance of the lowest quality credits…

The report from kWh Analytics, with input from several industry leaders, identified 14 risks to be aware of in the solar sector, including risks associated with extreme weather, such as hail, and operational risks. June 12, 2024 Ryan KennedyA report from kWh Analytics, a climate insurer, has its 6e annual Solar Risk Assessment report, which provides a data-driven overview of the risks to solar assets. The report included contributions from solar industry leaders in technology, financing and insurance.“To meet renewable energy deployment targets, the focus must be on smart growth – relying on data to inform decisions and using resiliency…

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) has been awarded Training Provider Accreditation six renewable energy programs of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). MREA is an accredited training provider for the following sustainable energy programs: PV Associate, PV Installation, PV Technical Sales, PV Design Specialist, PV Installer Specialist and PV Commissioning & Maintenance. An IREC certificate is a nationally recognized mark of quality training in the clean energy industry. Students, employers, financiers and other stakeholders look for the IREC quality mark to find high-quality training that meets safety requirements and is tailored to the needs of the sector. “Accreditation is…

Spanish solar developer Solatio says it is planning 4 GW of solar power to support hydrogen production in Brazil, under a $1.94 billion deal with the Piauí state government. June 11, 2024 Luis Ini By pv magazine LatAmSolatio CEO Pedro Vaquer and Rafael Fonteles, the governor of the Brazilian state of Piauí, have agreed to build what is being billed as the country’s largest PV project.The 4 GW solar project will be built from 2025 in Parnaíba’s export-free zone, Bom Princípio do Piauí. The $1.98 billion plant will produce hydrogen for the ammonia industry in Parnaíba, with the first phase…

A series of technological improvements incorporated into the new product NAS MODEL L24 ensure lower maintenance costs compared to the previous type of sodium sulfur battery developed by the two manufacturers. June 12, 2024 Marija Maisch From pv magazine ESS news placeBASF Stationary Energy Storage, a subsidiary of chemical company BASF, and Japanese ceramics manufacturer NGK Insulators have launched a new version of their sodium sulfur batteries (NAS).The containerized NAS Model L24 battery, jointly developed by the partners, whose collaboration began in 2019, features a number of technological improvements. Compared to the previously available battery type, the new NAS battery…

Bram Walters SunVest Solar completed the acquisition and project financing for a 50 MW portfolio of community solar projects in Illinois and Maine Several projects in Illinois were acquired through a joint venture development agreement with another developer. The remaining projects in both states have been developed internally by the company. Construction of the projects has started and it is expected that they will all be commissioned next year. Illinois’ portfolio includes several projects built on contaminated land above closed coal mines, where the sites will be restored and recultivated with pollinator-friendly seed mixtures and…

JSW Energy has started construction work on its 1 GWh battery energy storage project in India, marking its foray into energy storage services. The company is also spearheading the development of India’s largest commercial-scale green hydrogen project in India. June 11, 2024 Uma Gupta A 225 MW solar power plant built by JSW EnergyImage: JSW EnergyFrom pv magazine ESS news placeIndia faces a huge one need for energy storage to equalize supply from the booming solar sector, and the storage pipeline of projects just got bigger with the latest announcement from energy company JSW Energy.The company has started a BESS…

The 9.9MW solar farm near Talbot Green has completed its Judicial Review period and companies will begin construction. Image: Windelenergie. The municipality of Rhonda Cynon Taf has granted Windel Energy a construction permit for a 9.9 MW solar project. The project will connect to the Talbot Green substation in Ynysmaerdy. This is the developer’s second approval this year, “hopefully one of many to come.” In early May, Cumberland Council gave the green light to a joint development with Recurrent Energy for a 200MW/400MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the outskirts of Carlisle. Recurrent Energy recently received a multi-currency revolving…

The recent one Joint Policy Statement and Principles (Principles) released by the Biden administration, and related comments from Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellenmark an important milestone in the development of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). Our thoughts on this announcement and a brief summary of these Principles are set out below. This is a very encouraging and intriguing announcement from the government regarding an unregulated, international market. One of the critical aspects of this announcement is the U.S. government’s approach to balancing market promotion with non-regulation. The VCM is notably unregulated, and the intention is to remain so. As such,…

Wood Mackenzie says JA Solar has taken the top spot on the list of solar panel manufacturers. Nine of the first twelve positions are held by Chinese manufacturers, seven of them could exceed 100 GW capacity by 2027, and eight are self-sufficient in cell capacity, according to the research firm. June 11, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Wood Mackenzie has released his version Ranking of PV module manufacturers for 2023. The company said it assessed 30 manufacturers on nine criteria: manufacturing experience, manufacturing capacity, vertical integration, capacity utilization, technological maturity, R&D, financial conditions, environmental-social governance (ESG) compliance and corporate social responsibility (CSR)…