DEPCOM Power has inaugurated Ciro One, Puerto Rico’s largest solar and storage system, a 90 MW PV and 51.5 MW BESS project expected to operate by end of 2024. In collaboration with Ciro Energy Group and Lord Construction Inc., the system, combining agrovoltaics and grid resilience, aims to power 60,000 homes. The project created 370…
The EU and Midsummer have inked a EUR 32.3 million grant agreement for a cutting-edge 200 MW thin film solar cell facility in Sweden. The agreement outlines construction timelines, grant payments, and other conditions. Set to kick off production in Q1 2026, the project is slated to create 250 jobs, contributing to Midsummer’s ambitious target…
ACCIONA Energía is set to commence construction on the 380MW Aldoga Solar Farm in Australia in Q1 2024, near Gladstone. With a substantial AU$500 million investment, the project will generate 350 jobs over 18 months. The project aims to finish by 2025, powering 185,000 homes and reducing annual CO2 emissions by 934,000 tonnes.
Scatec is actively participating in COP28, emphasizing renewable energy as a critical climate change solution. During the conference, Scatec signed a cooperation agreement for a 1 GW solar and 200 MWh battery storage project with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, supported by the African Development Bank Group. The company highlights hybrid plants’ significance in addressing…
Masdar and Indonesia’s PLN join forces for Southeast Asia’s largest FPV, Cirata, with plans to triple its capacity to 500 MW, and to explore global renewable energy opportunities and green hydrogen development. The recently launched 145 MW Cirata project on the Cirata reservoir in West Java, powers 50,000 homes and reduces 214,000 tonnes of carbon…
According to Q3 2023 Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report, India recorded a 12% YoY increase, installing 1.3 GW of rooftop solar in 9M 2023. Q3 2023 alone saw a 34.7% YoY rise with 431 MW added. The cumulative rooftop solar capacity reached 10.1 GW by Q3 2023, with the residential segment driving growth due…
Sungrow deploys 1+X Modular Inverters for Comerc Renew’s 267 MW PV São João Paracatu project in Brazil. The solution blends central and string inverter advantages, offering flexibility from 1.1 MW to 8.8 MW. Housed in a 40-ft container, it includes inverters, transformers, switchgears, and auxiliary systems. The project involves 21 units of 8.8 MW, 7…
Solar Landscape celebrated the completion of New Jersey’s largest rooftop community solar project in Monroe Township. Developed by Solar Landscape, the 4.99 MW array on a Heitman Capital Management warehouse will benefit 830 homes, with subscriptions still available for low- and moderate-income households in Middlesex County. Another 3.84 MW project in South Brunswick, also on…
India, as per BloombergNEF’s Climatescope report 2023, leads the global renewable energy market, targeting 500GW by 2030. Achieving 140GW by 2022, with 78GW solar, 41GW wind, and 21GW from other sources, India surpasses coal since 2017. Transparent mechanisms, ambitious targets, and effective policies since 2012 contribute to this success, attracting $47 billion in investments over…
TotalEnergies invests £20 million in Xlinks First Limited’s Morocco-UK renewable energy project. The Morocco-based renewable project, also backed by Octopus Energy and TAQA, combines solar and wind energy to transmit green electricity to the UK through HDVC subsea cables and a large battery storage system. Once commissioned, the plant is anticipated to power over 7…
