Sunrun introduces add-on storage for California solar customers, enabling backup power during outages, cost savings, and grid reliability. The solution complements existing PV systems and addresses rising utility costs and power disruptions. Customers can integrate batteries seamlessly, contributing to grid stability and participating in distributed power programs. The offering is currently in select California markets,…
In Jiangxi, China, a cutting-edge solar fishery power plant, using TrinaTracker’s Vanguard 2P solar trackers and large 210mm solar modules, is operational. This innovative system will generate 39.1 million kWh of electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by 3,297 tons per year. The use of solar tracking technology results in a 10% boost in electricity generation…
Electriq Power and the City of Derby, Connecticut, have jointly launched “PoweredUp Derby” to offer solar and battery solutions to 3,000 homeowners, regardless of their financial status. This initiative has no upfront costs, income requirements, or credit score prerequisites. It provides reliable backup power and the potential for 20% annual electricity savings, helping homeowners combat…
Castillo Engineering and RECON Corporation announced a partnership to develop a 15 MW portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois. Multiple 3 MW projects, part of the Illinois Shines program, will utilise bifacial solar modules and FLEXRACK by Qcells solar trackers. Construction begins in Q4 2023. Castillo Engineering optimized equipment costs and voltage drops,…
Matrix Renewables, backed by TPG Rise, has signed a 10-year VPPA with Merck. Starting 2025, Matrix will provide Merck with 102 MW of solar energy from three new Spanish solar plants. This supports Merck’s goal of being climate-neutral by 2040 and sourcing 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030. Altenex Energy assisted Merck in the…
Six Flags Magic Mountain partners with Solar Optimum and DSD Renewables to launch a 12.37 MW solar carport and energy storage system, the largest of its kind in California. It covers parking lots, provides shade, and offsets 100% of the park’s energy use. Includes EV charging, enhanced security, and a battery system, generating 20.8 million…
European Energy, through its subsidiary Cerano Energreen, has received authorization to construct a 90 MW solar farm in Cerano, Puglia, Italy. Once completed, the solar plant will generate enough clean energy to power 55,500 households and reduce CO2 emissions by 66,600 tonnes annually compared to traditional fossil fuels. The farm is strategically positioned to help…
Elements Green plans the Great North Road Solar Park near Newark-on-Trent, aiming for an 800 MW AC capacity to power 400,000 homes and reduce 250,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The project includes solar panels, energy storage, and grid connections. Community consultations in 2024, with construction expected around 2027, subject to government approval.
Econergy Renewable Energy and Nofar Energy complete the 155 MW Ratesti Solar Park in Romania, the largest in the region. It spans 165 hectares, set to generate 220 GWh annually at an estimated cost of €102 million. The project nears commissioning, boasting 135,000 solar panels, completed within 18 months. The inauguration ceremony was hosted by…
Globeleq, Source Energia, and EDM have initiated the commercial operations at Mozambique’s first hybrid pv and energy storage plant, Cuamba Solar. This $36 million 19 MW PV and 7 MWh storage project, supported by a 25-year PPA, is set to provide energy for 22,000 families and reduce over 172,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The initiative…
