CIP takes full control of Soltec’s Danish PV portfolio

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’s Energy Transition Fund I secures full ownership of Soltec’s Danish solar portfolio, aiming to power former’s Danish Power-to-X projects. The diverse portfolio spans Denmark, primarily in Jutland, with a collective potential capacity of nearly 850 MW. Power-to-X projects use clean energy to power ammonia or hydrogen or E-methanol, such as Fjord eSAF…

LONGi Solar and NIO partner for solar-powered transportation solutions 

LONGi Solar and NIO Inc. join forces to advance sustainable transportation, leveraging innovative HPBC technology-enabled Hi-MO X6 modules for solar-powered swap stations, achieving a notable 2.27% efficiency boost. The collaboration extends to establishing industry standards for carbon-neutral transportation, reinforcing a unified approach across the sector, marking a pivotal step in combating climate change and fostering…

Trina Solar’s Vertex modules get environmental certifications

Trina Solar secured EPD certifications from UL Solutions for its Vertex N 700W, 610W, and Vertex 670W modules, boasting an industry-leading Global Warming Potential of 13.2 CO2 eq/kWh. The certifications affirm environmental friendliness, enhancing product competitiveness. EPD, aligned with ISO 14025, confirms rigorous, full-process environmental impact assessment from raw material sourcing to recycling.

Shanghai Electric’s Fiskerton II-A solar powers up

Shanghai Electric’s first large-scale UK storage project REP1&2 and its Fiskerton II-A solar project in the country are now operational, marking significant milestones in clean energy deployment. The Fiskerton II-A project in Lincolnshire is part of eight solar projects and marks Shanghai Electric’s first overseas project, handling investment, financing, construction, grid connection, and operation.

Ellomay Capital Sells Talmei Yosef Solar Facility for $12.2 Million

Ellomay Capital Ltd. announced the sale of its 9 MW Talmei Yosef PV facility in Israel to Greenlight Fund Limited Partnership and Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources Ltd. for NIS 44.75 million, plus a potential additional payment of up to NIS 4 million based on 2024 production. The agreement includes customary representations and indemnification undertakings…

Sharp’s LC-LH device to be showcased at CES 2024

Sharp is planning to unveil cutting-edge tech at CES 2024, Nevada, featuring Space Solar Sheet, a flexible solar module promoting enhanced power efficiency for mobile applications. Additionally, they will also showcase LC-LH, an indoor photovoltaic device, integrated into a battery-free TV Remote Control, boasting double the efficiency of typical indoor-light solar devices. This innovation eliminates…

EIB commits €400M to MYTILINEOS for 2.6 GW PV project

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €400 million to support MYTILINEOS Energy and Metals’ ambitious renewable energy plans, aiming to add 2.6 GW of solar PV and battery storage capacity across Europe by 2027. The project with investment of total €2.5 billion focuses on less developed regions to support equitable growth and green transition.

Solarpack breaks ground on Peru’s largest PV project to date

Solarpack is constructing Peru’s largest solar plant, the San Martin project in the La Joya district, with nearly 300 MW capacity. Kallpa Generación secures a long-term agreement for the Arequipa plant’s entire energy output. San Martín will annually generate 830 GWh, powering over 440,000 homes and preventing 564,000 tons of CO2 emissions. The plant is…