Sharp Energy Solutions Europe launches NB-JD575, a 575 W Bifacial TOPCon Solar Panel. The N-Type module boasts 80% bifacial ratio, 22.26% efficiency, 144 M10 half-cells, and 16 busbars. With dimensions of 2278 x 1134 mm, a 30 mm aluminum frame, and weighing 32.5 kg, it’s suitable for commercial and utility scale installations. The module’s safety…
EDF Renewables and Perpetua Holdings secure Umoyilanga project, the South Africa’s first wind-solar-storage virtual power plant under the government’s IPP program. Spreading across 900 km with solar-plus-storage in Avondale and wind-plus-storage in Dassieridge, the advanced technology ensures efficient long-distance energy coordination. The project aims to generate 400 million kWh annually, meeting the energy needs of…
MPC Energy Solutions and Akuo Energy, in a 50-50 joint venture, have linked their 26.7 MW PV plant, Planeta Rica, to the grid. The facility, constructed by Mota-Egil and funded by Bancolombia, operates under a 15-year PPA with Celsia, targeting an annual revenue of approximately USD 1.6 million by 2024. Expected to generate 48 GWh…
Masdar, in collaboration with Taaleri Energia, has acquired eight hybrid renewable projects from Domrel Biuro Usług Inwestycyjnych, a prominent player in the Polish renewable energy market. The projects signify a substantial expansion in Masdar’s European portfolio. The projects, featuring PV and onshore wind technologies, will collectively generate over 1 GW, supplying approximately 223,000 households and…
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…
Xinjiang Qiya Silicon Co., Ltd. initiated the first phase of its 100,000-ton annual high-purity crystalline silicon project, spanning 1,000 acres with a 9 billion yuan investment. The second phase commenced construction on August 1, 2022, and is set to start production in October 2024, producing 100,000 tons of high-purity polysilicon.
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…
Indian Railways seeks tenders for a 2.0 MWp rooftop solar project at Sealdah Division through Public-Private Partnership. The project, with 50 kWp modules across 40 locations, includes design, construction, and operation responsibilities. The power generated will supply Sealdah Division under a developer-mode Power Purchase Agreement. Tender submission ends on 01-01-2024, with bid opening on 26.12.2023.
REC Silicon ASA successfully restarted its Moses Lake facility for high-purity granular production. The Silane III unit is operational, with granular polysilicon production underway. The ramp-up process is targeting full capacity by Q4 2024 ensuring stability and product improvement. The company aims to start delivering high-purity granular polysilicon in Q1 2024, anticipating further details in…
Tongwei Solar and Shuangliu District initiate ground-breaking projects, unveiling the Tongwei Global Innovation R&D Centre and a substantial 25GW cell plus 20GW module venture. Tongwei is investing 10.5 billion yuan on production fab, while the Global Innovation R&D Centre’s hardware receives a 1 billion yuan investment.
