NextEra reveals 250 GW pipeline of renewables, storage projects
NextEra, the leading clean energy developer in the United States, has deployed nearly 1.9 GW (AC) of solar, wind and storage over the past quarter, expanding its project backlog to nearly 20 GW. It has also secured interconnection queue positions for 145 GW of its projects.
CleanMax inaugurates 400 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India
CleanMax has completed a 400 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India to provide clean electricity to various commercial and industrial customers, including Hero MotoCorp, Hindalco Industries, Larsen & Toubro, and MG Motor.
Aerocompact releases ‘universal’ mounting system for pitched roofs
Aerocompact, an Austrian manufacturer, has unveiled a ‘universal’ mounting system for pitched roofs that reduces assembly times by up to 40%. It features colored cover plates in red, brown, or anthracite.
South Africa moves forward with plans to split Eskom into separate entities
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is moving forward with plans to split Eskom into three separate entities. NERSA has granted the National Transmission Company of South Africa the authority to function independently from Eskom, while South Africa’s National Treasury is working on a bill to address the troubled national utility’s ZAR 423 billion ($23 billion) debt burden.
Kosovo launches tender to build 100 MW solar plant
Kostt, Kosovo’s market operator, has launched a tender for the construction of a 100 MW solar plant. It will offer a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to the selected developer.
Suriname sets up auction scheme for renewables
Suriname is now seeking consultants for its new auction scheme to procure renewable energy. The nation has only deployed 12 MW of PV to date.
Australian developer plans 2.6 GW solar farm for green hydrogen project
Provaris Energy has advanced its Tiwi H2 green hydrogen export project for the Tiwi Islands in Australia’s Northern Territory, with the design feasibility report for the proposed solar farm and transmission system now complete.
Enphase lowers revenue guidance as US residential solar stagnates
Microinverter supplier Enphase is slipping in share price as revenues dip. It has announced a $1 billion stock buyback program.
Weidmüller unveils DC combiner boxes for large-scale PV
Weidmüller USA, a manufacturer of electrical connectivity solutions, has introduced new PV DC Combiner Box models for large-scale PV systems in the US.
Vertical bifacial solar seeking greenhouse albedo, deployment space
A Colorado farmer has installed vertical bifacial solar, leveraging greenhouse albedo to increase output. The installation demonstrates promising generation during winter months, while maximizing limited land space.
