Category: Solar

17th October 2024 – The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs…. Read more »

Following the release of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, a leading solar authority has asserted that – while sharpened focus on the progress of clean energy provides a positive step in the right direction – it’s crucial that ambition is met with decisive, progressive action. Launched on Monday 14th October, the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, the first… Read more »

Almost 28.3 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first nine months of the year AUSTIN, Texas – October 16, 2024 – Mercom Capital Group, an integrated communications and research firm focused exclusively on clean energy markets, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in the… Read more »

Dear Colleague, We are pleased to release the 2024 edition of Berkeley Lab’s Utility-Scale Solar report, which presents analysis of empirical plant-level data from the U.S. fleet of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV), PV+battery, and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) plants with capacities exceeding 5 MWAC. The report explores trends in deployment, technology, capital and operating costs, capacity… Read more »

55MWh of BESS delivered and more than 66MWh in the pipeline and expected to be delivered to the national market BESS projects spanning from Esperance in WA’s Southwest to the Pilbara in the Northwest One of the largest numbers of deployed BESS projects in Australia   [PANGYO, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2024] – SolarEdge Technologies… Read more »

15th October 2024 – Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has taken a significant step forward in its mission to achieve net zero operation by 2050 with the successful installation of a solar PV (photovoltaic) installation at its headquarters in Stratford-upon-Avon. Designed and installed by Warwickshire-based renewable energy specialist, Ineco Energy, the 249.20 kWp rooftop system… Read more »

Virgin Money’s funding will support the construction and operation of Derril Water Solar Park, the first solar park in the UK where members share the power it produces, as well as the ownership. Approximately 68,000 solar panels will generate enough electricity to power 14,000 homes and save 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year when… Read more »

New optimised utility solution available now for pre-order in the UK   October 14, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces the UK launch of its high-power SolarEdge TerraMax™ Inverter combined with H1300 Power Optimizers. The new SE330K inverter is available now for pre-order, with shipments expected to start in… Read more »

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in County Durham since the launch of the £660m fund in March this year. Based in Murton, Power Roll, a pioneer in the solar energy transition, has raised £4.3 million in its most recent funding round, including £1.5 million from NPIF II… Read more »

Taipei, Taiwan, October 11th, 2024 – As SCHMID Group proudly celebrates its 160th anniversary, the company will mark this significant milestone by showcasing its latest innovations at the TPCA Trade Show in Taiwan. From October 23-25, 2024, SCHMID will present cutting-edge manufacturing solutions at Booth N917, demonstrating its continued leadership in advancing production technology for… Read more »

Harelbeke, Belgium – October 11, 2024 – Smappee, a global leader in smart energy management, is proud to announce that its EV Line has received the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best Award for Design Concept. This top-tier recognition celebrates Smappee’s pioneering achievement in combining sustainability, innovation, and forward-thinking design in its range of smart… Read more »

AMPYR Solar Europe, in partnership with the Echt-Susteren Energy Cooperative, has announced the completion of its latest solar project in the Netherlands. The 13.2MWp Groensebos solar park in the village of Maria Hoop, part of the municipality of Echt-Susteren, will meet the energy needs of 3,960 homes in the region, while also saving almost 5,300… Read more »

With a 300 MW solar PV capacity, Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power.    Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix, Arizona. The 300 MW solar farm and 300MW/1200MWh battery energy… Read more »

The Carmen project will consist of four PV plants and will be located in the town of Carmona, in Sevill Madrid, 10th October.- GRS, the solar EPC contractor of Gransolar Group, has reached an agreement with Everwood Capital to build the Carmen project in Spain, a cluster consisting of four photovoltaic plants with a total… Read more »

Hamburg, 8 October 2024 – This year, SHARP Energy Solutions Europe is not only celebrating the 30th anniversary of its involvement in the European solar market, but it is also proud to present the first example of its new campaign, “SHARP Solar Pioneers.” To mark the 30-year milestone of its solar business in Europe, SHARP… Read more »

MOUNT OWEN, 23 September 2024 — Clenergy, renowned for its expertise in solar mounting solutions, proudly announces the successful installation of a state-of-the-art solar system on a challenging mountain peak in Tasmania, Australia. This innovative project features two fixed-tilt ground-mounted products—SolarTerrace II-A (STII-A) and SolarTerrace III-A (STIII-A) by PVezRack, the company’s flagship product line.   Owned… Read more »

SPALDING, 16 September 2024—Clenergy is proud to announce that its PV-ezRack® SolarTerrace MAC (ST MAC) mounting solution has been selected for a 1.4MW solar project in the UK. This selection highlights the growing recognition of the ST MAC system’s superior design and performance, particularly for ground-mount solar installations.   The Project at a Glance Featuring Canadian Solar panels, Sungrow inverters and Clenergy’s… Read more »

Santiago, Chile, 07 October 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has supported Atlas Renewable Energy in securing $289 million in financing for its first standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Chile. The financing package, backed by senior loans and credit lines from BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole CIB, will… Read more »

Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) AG, a leading Swiss transportation company, has signed a five-year fuel offtake agreement with cleantech company Synhelion. SGV will purchase nearly 100 tons of solar fuel annually to power its fleet. This will make SGV the first navigation company in the world to use Synhelion’s solar fuel. SGV’s iconic steamboats,… Read more »

National Grid Electricity Distribution has landed a Solar & Storage award for their efforts in energising the Horsey Levels solar farm in Somerset. The operator took home the Network & Connections award for the project, which achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first project to be energised through the Technical Limits accelerator programme. The… Read more »

On Thursday, the Estonian energy company Evecon and Mirova, an asset manager dedicated to sustainable finance, opened the largest solar park in the Baltics, located in Kirikmäe in Pärnu County. The production capacity of the Kirikmäe park, spread over nearly 110 hectares, is 77.53 MW, which is more than twice the capacity of the largest… Read more »

Anesco has received planning permission from South Staffordshire Council for the development of a 48-megawatt solar farm in Coven, Staffordshire. The 143-acre site will generate enough green electricity to power around 13,000 homes and save approximately 10,000 tonnes of carbon from being produced annually. Its construction is expected to get underway in early 2025. The… Read more »

Overview The Encore Group, a major packaging supplier with a strong presence in the food packaging and e-commerce sector and also the largest manufacturer of printed envelopes in the UK, has taken a significant step toward reducing its environmental impact by partnering with AR Power. Working with AR Power, The Encore Group has successfully installed… Read more »

Munich, Germany – October 2, 2024: REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, will be proudly exhibiting at All Energy Australia 2024 in Melbourne on October 23-24. At booth Q113, REC will showcase its latest innovations based on the multiple-award-winning REC Alpha platform and the advanced heterojunction solar cell technology (HJT). On top, REC… Read more »

Zvi Lando steps down as CEO, and Company initiates a search for new CEO Ronen Faier, Previously Chief Financial Officer, appointed Interim CEO Ariel Porat, Senior VP Finance, appointed CFO as Part of the Company’s Previously Announced CFO Succession Plan   MILPITAS, California  August 27, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global… Read more »

Powering the Solar Revolution with Innovation and Sustainability Awarding of the Becquerel Prize Session Recordings Available Worldwide EU PVSEC 2025 in Bilbao, Spain ANNEX – Technical Highlights of the Conference   The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) successfully concluded at the ACV Austria Center Vienna, hosting over 1,800 experts from 60… Read more »

Dresden, Germany – 24th September 2024 SOLARWATT, pioneers in solar solutions for more than 30 years, unveil new solar-powered technologies to amplify its vision of sector coupling by providing holistic energy management solutions for homeowners throughout Europe. Integrating the energy sectors—electricity, heating, and mobility—into a cohesive energy system powered by a single source, demonstrates Solarwatt’s… Read more »

Scientific Opening Presents Innovations in Global PV Manufacturing European PV Industry Faces Challenges and Opportunities Amid Global Shifts Becquerel Prize Award and High-Level PV Technology Discussion A Week Full of Presentations on the Latest Developments in PV Background EU PVSEC   The 41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) commences today at… Read more »

Houston, United States, September 14, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has officially inaugurated its North America Service Center in Katy, Texas. This strategic move highlights the company’s commitment to providing superior local support, delivering exceptional value to customers, and expanding its presence in the U.S. clean energy… Read more »

Polar Racking’s innovative addition to the tracker control and monitoring platform, mitigates the risk of hail damage to PV panels Toronto, ON – 10 September 2024: Polar Racking, a leading North American supplier and manufacturer of solar mounting solutions, is excited to announce the unveiling of their groundbreaking enhancement to the SOL-X single-axis tracker system… Read more »

Katy, Texas, Sept. 11, 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today launched a new service to provide solar photovoltaic developers actionable, verified assessments of large hail risk across North America. DNV has partnered with Jupiter Intelligence, the trusted leader in climate risk analytics, to leverage its gold standard climate science for a first… Read more »

Wuxi, China, August 30, 2024 — Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ESS solution provider, proudly announces that its flagship C&I PV product, the SN100(X)/110/125PT string inverter, has successfully obtained the VDE-AR-N 4110 and VDE-AR-N 4120 certificate from SGS, a prominent testing, inspection and certification company. The certificate confirms that the SN100(X)/110/125PT fully complies with the… Read more »