Xiaoheima’s 210 MW PV project in Yunnan, powered by Astronergy ASTRO 5 series modules, is now grid-connected. It’s Yunnan’s first centralized PV station with an intelligent storage system and the largest in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. Spanning over 4,500 acres, the project is operational since December 2023, annually producing 330 million kWh, saving…
First Solar and Cleantech Solar ink a 15-year PPA, wherein Cleantech will build 150 MW of PV and 16.8 MW of wind assets in Tamil Nadu, India. The facilities, operational by Q3 2024, aim to fulfill 70% of First Solar’s new 3.3 GW solar manufacturing facility’s electricity needs, cutting 7,000 kilotons of CO2. Cleantech will…
Trinity Structures achieves a 4-month off-grid electrification at Costco’s Mira Loma center, California, challenging the norm with a rapid deployment in contrast to the standard 24-month timeline. The integrated modular ecosystem offers a comprehensive solution for design, construction, deployment, and ongoing support and addresses challenges faced by fleet owners dealing with regulatory constraints and grid…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’s Energy Transition Fund I secures full ownership of Soltec’s Danish solar portfolio, aiming to power former’s Danish Power-to-X projects. The diverse portfolio spans Denmark, primarily in Jutland, with a collective potential capacity of nearly 850 MW. Power-to-X projects use clean energy to power ammonia or hydrogen or E-methanol, such as Fjord eSAF…
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Lakshadweep’s first on-grid 1.7 MW solar project with 1.4 MWh Storage System, developed by SECI. Spread across Kavaratti and Agatti, it’s a shift from diesel-based to eco-friendly energy for Lakshadweep Energy Development Agency. SunSource Energy played a key role in EPC.
Jinko Technology achieves a milestone with 1 GW cumulative grid-connected household photovoltaic capacity as of December 27, 2023. The rapid growth, seen in “Operation Muguang” across 20 provinces, involves 50,000 Multifamily units. The new “Jingnengbao” aims to be a leading global household photovoltaic system service platform, integrating solar power into daily lives. Leveraging online platforms…
NLC India seeks bids for engineering, procurement, and construction of 100 MW solar projects nationwide. Bid submission deadline is on January 18, 2024 with bid security of ₹24.63 million and tender document costing 20,000Rs. Project is to be completed in 15 months, followed by 3-year operation and maintenance. 5% project value is to be submitted…
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…
GoodWe is building a new headquarters in Suzhou, China. The facility, set to commence operations in 2024, integrates cutting-edge features like PV materials, storage products and solutions. This expansion, prompted by global growth since 2010, addresses space constraints and positions GoodWe for future developments. In 2023, GoodWe completed the third phase of its Guangde city…
Iberdrola secures approval for Spain’s first hybrid PV and hydroelectric plant, HIDRO Cedillo. The 86.4 MW project in Extremadura features over 160,000 photovoltaic modules. Hybridization enhances grid use, reducing environmental impact and ensuring stable renewable production amid changing conditions.
