Solarpack breaks ground on Peru’s largest PV project to date

Solarpack is constructing Peru’s largest solar plant, the San Martin project in the La Joya district, with nearly 300 MW capacity. Kallpa Generación secures a long-term agreement for the Arequipa plant’s entire energy output. San Martín will annually generate 830 GWh, powering over 440,000 homes and preventing 564,000 tons of CO2 emissions. The plant is…

BLUETTI makes Texas solar effortless and affordable

BLUETTI introduces BLUETTI Solar +, a groundbreaking solar and battery solution tailored for Texas homeowners. Launching on December 22, it aims to simplify solar adoption, addressing the challenges of system selection and paperwork. BLUETTI Solar + offers customized configurations, advanced software insights, flexible financing, and a seamless end-to-end process, ensuring a stress-free journey toward sustainable…

ib vogt powers Indonesian islands with 48 solar projects

ib vogt secures 48 projects in Indonesia’s Diesel Replacement Program, deploying solar and battery systems across Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Madura. The initiative, part of PLN’s 2023 tender, targets 60MWp solar and 175MWh storage capacity. A strategic collaboration with Nusantara Power ensures project financing, EPC-Management, and Asset Management.

Mocuba joins Globeleq’s growing solar portfolio in Mozambique

Globeleq completes acquisition of 52.5% and 22.5% stakes in 41 MW Central Solar de Mocuba plant in Mozambique from Scatec ASA and KLP Norfund. Electricidade de Moçambique retains the remaining 25% stake. The move expands Globeleq’s renewable energy presence in Mozambique, adding to its growing solar PV portfolio in Africa, totaling close to 400 MW…

Emeren Group acquires 86 MW solar portfolio in Spain

Emeren Group Ltd acquires 86 MW solar project portfolio in Spain from Negratin Global Services. The Ready-to-Build projects, totaling 13, range from 6MW to 14 MW and are set to produce 166,471,371 kWh/year. Construction begins late 2024, connecting to the grid by early 2025 in central Spain. The projects will power 51,380 households, saving 19,544…

JinkoSolar patents top the charts in N-type TOPCon race

JinkoSolar has achieved a significant milestone, securing 330 TOPCon patents, making it a leader in N-type TOPCon technology after nearly six years. The robust portfolio consists of over 3500 patent applications and 2000 granted patents, including PERC, TOPCon, and BC technologies. The company’s TOPCon products, manufactured and sold globally, are based on its proprietary patented…

China’s Qinghai Qingyu DC Phase II unveiled

China Three Gorges Corporation’s Qinghai Qingyu DC Phase II, a massive 900 MW PV venture in Gonghe County, Qinghai, is now operational. Located at 3,000 meters on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the project spans 23,131 acres, utilizing flat single-axis tracking tech for an 11% efficiency boost. This initiative generates 2.1 billion kWh annually, cutting 1.74 million…

Rockwell empowers Indian schools with solar energy initiative

Rockwell Automation, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity India, successfully completes a solar energy project in Assam, Delhi NCR, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. The initiative supports schools and families with rooftop solar systems, generating over 20 units of electricity daily. Installations benefitting various locations, including Assam’s Majuli Island, Delhi’s Ghaziabad, and Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur…

European Energy divests 100MW+ renewables in December

European Energy divested over 100 MW in December 2023, including Bubney Solar Farm in the UK and Bloosballich Wind Park in Germany. The 40.4 MW Bubney Farm in Shropshire is divested to Elm Trading Group. The 12.6 MW Bloosballich Park in Saxony Anhalt which is divested to a German family office, consists of three 4.2…

300 MW utility project powers up in China’s desert

The 300 MW utility project in China’s Tengger Desert featuring SOFAR inverters is now commissioned. Set to generate 540 GWh annually and restore 5.2 sq km of grassland, it will save 160,000 tons of CO2 yearly. The solar plant uses over 1,300 sets of SOFAR 255KTL-HV, and POWERCHINA is responsible for the project’s engineering, procurement,…