Mining Giant Vale S.A. Selects Nextracker to Supply Smart Solar Trackers for 766 MW Sol de Cerrado Solar Project in Brazil
From Brazil to Australia, mining companies tap solar tracker market leader for its high performance and reliable PV system technology SOROCABA, BRAZIL, May 25, 2021 – Vale S.A., one of the largest mining companies in the world, has chosen Nextracker to supply its NX Horizon™ bifacially optimized smart solar trackers for the Sol de Cerrado solar project in […]
Cornwall Insight comments on the launch of the UK ETS scheme
The first auction for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) was held last week on 19 May 2021, between 12:00-14:00, hosted by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The auction cleared at £43.99/t, providing a total carbon price of £61.99/t. Following the launch of the first UK Allowance (UKA) auction, Laura Woolsey at Cornwall Insight looks […]
UK tech pioneers join forces on a robotic solution for wind sector’s ‘millions upon millions’ of bolts
Two UK innovators have joined forces in a mission to develop a robotic solution for ensuring the integrity of the millions upon millions of bolts that hold wind turbines together, a move that is described as essential to the expansion of offshore wind – and the world’s net-zero future. The new project announced today by […]
Equinor, RWE and Hydro team up for offshore wind in the Norwegian North Sea
Joint application for offshore wind seabed in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area Project to forging ahead the development of offshore wind in Norway Partners have strong expertise in all parts of the offshore wind value chain Equinor, RWE Renewables and Hydro REIN have signed a collaboration agreement for offshore wind in Norway. The partners will […]
Meyer Burger opens high tech module factory in Freiberg, Germany
Module production starts with an annual capacity of 0.4 GW, expansion to 1 GW prepared. SmartWire cell connection technology, developed and patented in Switzerland, significantly increases efficiency and ensures improved longevity and yield strength of solar modules. Online panel with the President of the Free State of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, and other high-profile guests from […]
Meyer Burger strengthens management team for production and supply chain
Daniel Menzel appointed Managing Director of Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH His responsibilities include production, global supply chain, purchasing, and quality assurance The company is thus well-positioned operationally for further expansion steps and an accelerated growth path as a manufacturer of high-performance solar cells and modules. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd appoints an additional Managing Director for […]
Renewable Energy Roadshow to bring spirit of COP26 to Scottish communities
Events will showcase work of local businesses across rural Scotland and their role in the climate change fight Roadshow to visit Dornoch, Cromarty Firth, Dumfries, Lochgilphead and Pitlochry Scotland’s Renewable Energy Roadshow will tour the country this summer and highlight the positive impacts renewable energy has on local communities, the economy and the country’s fight […]
IBC SOLAR cooperates with wholesale network FEGIME
International cooperation simplifies market entry into the PV industry for electrical wholesalers and their customers Bad Staffelstein / Germany, May 25, 2021 – IBC SOLAR AG, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage, is expanding its international wholesale network through a cooperation with the FEGIME Group, an international alliance of independent electrical wholesalers. Under […]
RP Global sells its latest French wind farm project “Le Champvoisin” to clearvise
RP Global, a leading renewable energy developer and investor, announces the sale of its most recent project, the 12 MW wind farm “Le Champvoisin”, to the German independent power producer (IPP) clearvise AG. The deal follows the recent closing of the €24M project financing and includes a 20-year PPA from the French government, one of the […]
New research published today (May 25) shows how the way Britain’s electricity network is paid for favours EU energy imports at the expense of home-grown schemes.
Responding, Morag Watson, Director of Policy at Scottish Renewables, said: “The regulations which govern how our electricity network is paid for are out of date and do not reflect the need to meet net-zero in the most efficient way possible. “A worsening of this situation currently looks likely to occur though this decade. That would […]
