Four Twelve Renewables is building a solar facility in Greene Township, Pennsylvania, repurposing brownfield space with 98,000 bifacial solar panels producing 66 million kWh. Operational by late 2023, the facility aims to aid low- and moderate-income households by generating funds through a 15-year PPA. Partnering with Dollar Energy Fund, the project will provide utility assistance…
Trina Solar announces to build a state-of-the-art PV manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas, marking a $200 million investment and 1,500 job creation over 1.35M sq. ft. area. The Tradepoint 45 West project aims for completion in 2024, producing advanced Vertex modules using 210mm large-size wafer technology. The inauguration showcased a speculative industrial development promising significant…
Risen Energy secures component purchase order from PowerChina for a 600 MW Fukang PV storage project in Xinjiang with 600 MW storage capacity. Led by the 11th Bureau of Hydropower and Power Construction Group, the project is set to achieve full-capacity grid connection by November 25. The project is expected to generate 1,225.51 million kWh…
Yingfa Ruineng achieves 26.21% efficiency in N-type TOPCon bifacial cells, validated by CNAS. Since January, efficiency has surged from 25.2% to 26.21%, surpassing industry standards. A 10GW wafer pulling project expands industrial reach, overcoming silicon wafer supply constraints. From PERC to N-type TOPCon, Yingfa Ruineng’s strategic expansion targets 50GW cell production, solidifying its position among…
ICRA forecasts India’s renewable capacity to hit 170 GW by March 2025, a rise from 132 GW in October 2023. The growth is also fuelled by strong tendering activity, with over 16 GW projects bid and 17 GW underway, in line with the government’s 50 GW annual trajectory. Declining solar prices enhance financial viability. Policy…
Scatec ASA initiates electricity supply from the Kenhardt project in South Africa, boasting a 540 MW solar and 225MW/1,140MWh battery storage. The project contributes 150 MW dispatchable power to the national grid through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Eskom. Representing a USD 1 billion investment, the project involves 51% equity from Scatec and the…
Astronergy has secured two major contracts with China Datang Corporation for their n-type PV modules. Astronergy’s ASTRO N series leverages advanced technology like MBB and high-density encapsulation for high power, efficiency, reliability, and low cost, making them a clear choice for Datang’s projects.
At COP28, Masdar commits $2 billion in equity by 2030 for the Africa Green Investment Finance Initiative, targeting $10 billion investments to deliver 10GW clean energy across six Sub-Saharan nations. The announcements include 150 MW solar projects each in Angola and Uganda, a 500MW initiative in the Republic of Congo, geothermal collaboration in Kenya, a…
RECOM Technologies introduces new outputs for the LYNX TOPCon Series, the Lynx 430 W and Lynx 710 W, boasting efficiencies of 22.02% and 22.86%, respectively. These modules are available in Monofacial, Bifacial Single Glass, and Bifacial Double Glass variants, backed by a 30-year product warranty. The Lynx series targets diverse applications, including large-scale commercial, industrial,…
AIKO has been honoured with the ESG Transparency Award, presented by EUPD Research. This accolade recognizes exemplary environmental, social, and governance reporting, emphasizing transparency in ESG reports. AIKO achieved the highest “Excellent” rating in the jury’s evaluation, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and ethical practices.
