Nordic Solar initiates construction of a 53 MW Eresma solar park in Spain, aiming for grid connection in Q3 2024. Located near Segovia, the project, covering 120 hectares, will power 28,000 European households. Nordic Solar collaborates with Spanish partner Elecnor, overseeing design, engineering, and construction using a tracker system. Elecnor managed the development process till…
ACWA Power, the lead shareholder in the 150MW ACWA Power Project DAO, has signed the PPA for the hybrid plant in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province. With a USD 800 M investment, the project is scheduled to commence operations by Q2 2026, addressing grid congestion and fostering other renewable projects. The investor consortium, including Thebe…
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) launches innovative bus stops, integrating sustainability and aesthetics. Director General Eng. Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi emphasizes RAKTA’s commitment to sustainable projects, aligning with Ras Al Khaimah’s identity. These solar-powered stations, part of a 2023-2030 plan, prioritize user needs, featuring shaded areas, air-conditioned spaces, and informative signboards for enhanced public…
STAG Industrial has completed three NJ community solar projects (2.7 MW total) offering low-cost renewable energy to local residents as part of New Jersey’s Pilot program. Developed by Dimension Energy and facilitated by Black Bear Energy, these systems will generate over 3.4 million kWh annually, supplying enough electricity for nearly 500 homes. At least 50%…
Xinma, South China’s model village, attains carbon neutrality via rooftop PV maintained by unmanned aerial vehicles. The solar power integrates into smart grids by CSG Guangdong Power Grid. The initiative powers household utilities, electrifies kitchens, illuminates streets, and operates a smart EV charging station. Guangdong Power Grid’s PV portfolio boast 23.7 million kW installation capacity,…
Scatec ASA achieves financial close for the first 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Complex in Botswana, beginning construction of the nation’s first utility-scale PV project. The plant will annually power 20,000 households, avoiding 48,000 tons of CO2 emissions. The total project expenditure is BWP 1.4 billion. Scatec owns the project entirely, also…
JA Solar and Orient Energy Systems have successfully completed Pakistan’s first n-type PV power plant, boasting a 26 MW capacity. Operational since September 2023, the project utilizes JA Solar’s high-efficiency n-type modules and is situated in the open space of Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturer, Lucky Cement plant, located in a desert area.
Recom Technologies, in collaboration with Derex, has developed Latvia’s first FPV with a 2.1 MW capacity. The station will power the ‘Sloka’ wastewater treatment plant in Jurmala, Latvia, reducing electricity costs for ‘Jūrmalas ūdens’ by 40% by generating its own energy. With a 30-year service life, the station aims to cut 231,657 tonnes of CO2…
Marubeni and FAS Energy (FASE) inked a corporate PPA with Cenomi Centers. Cenomi, operating multiple malls in Saudi Arabia, will receive electricity from a rooftop solar system developed by a joint venture between Marubeni’s subsidiary, AXIA POWER HOLDINGS B.V., and FASE, a part of the Fawaz Alhokair Group. The 52 MW rooftop system is contingent…
Soltec, a leading solar solutions provider, has inked a deal with Repsol to furnish 300 MW of its SFOne solar trackers for projects across Spain. Over 5,000 of these trackers will be deployed in total. Commencing in December 2023, the supply is slated to persist into the first quarter of 2024, solidifying Soltec’s collaboration with…
