Swedish developer announces 1 GW PV project pipeline in home country
Helios Nordic Energy has secured another 500 MW of unsubsidized solar projects across southern Sweden.
France launches multiple solar tenders
On August 5, the French energy regulator published the bidding rules for a new series of solar and renewable energy tenders. The application deadline is between October and December 2021.
Australia to host 600 MW/2400 MWh storage facility
Renewables developer Syncline Energy has revealed plans for a 600 MW/2400 MWh battery storage project near Melbourne.
US start-up secures $144 million for liquid metal battery commercialization
Ambri plans to commercialize its calcium-antimony liquid metal battery chemistry and open manufacturing facilities to deliver projects in 2023 and beyond.
Indian developer signs PPA for 400 MW round-the-clock energy supply
ReNew Power will build 1.3 GW of hybrid renewable energy capacity in India – 900 MW of wind plus 400 MW of solar – backed by storage. Project costs have been estimated at approximately $1.2 billion.
World’s largest ‘grid-forming’ battery to begin construction in Australia
Australia’s AGL Energy will soon own the world’s largest ‘grid-forming’ battery, with construction to begin on its new 250 MW/250 MWh project later this year on Torrens Island, South Australia. Finland’s Wärtsilä will supply the battery, while Germany’s SMA will provide inverters.
Hanwha Q Cells acquires 5 GW project pipeline in France
South Korea-based solar module manufacturer Hanwha Q Cells has agreed to acquire French renewable energy developer RES Méditerranée (RES France) from U.K.-based company RES for €730 million.
The weekend read: ‘Hydrogen is the flagship of the energy transition’
Ankica Kovač is an assistant professor at the University of Zagreb and the head of the Power Engineering Laboratory. She is also a member of the Council of the President of the Republic of Croatia for Energy Transition, along with numerous energy transition bodies and working groups.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Xinte raises funds for 100,000 MT polysilicon factory, Bbetter plans new EVA solar film factory
Xinte’s parent company – TBEA – has agreed to buy new shares issued by the company for RMB2.3 billion and these funds will be used to implement its 100,000 MT expansion plan. Furthermore, EVA solar film manufacturer Bbetter Century and 8 GW factory in the Shaanxi Province.
Canadian asset management co. agrees to acquire Brazil’s largest PV product distributor
The transaction should be finalized by the end of the month, with the deal amounting to a $320 million equity investment.
