South African state lender launches call to finance PV, wind projects
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has announced plans to support the construction of wind and solar plants ranging in size from 10 MW to 75 MW.
Facade BIPV modules designed with stone veneers
Developed by a German group of scientists, the panels are considered an ideal solution for aesthetically demanding applications in buildings with stone facades. Although their power yield is more than halved compared to conventional modules, the modules can also be used as partial shading walls or semi-transparent roof elements.
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.
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.
Agrivoltaics for rabbit farming
U.S. scientists have developed a new way to combine PV generation and rabbit farming. They claim their new approach to agrivoltaics produces lower emissions and uses less energy than non-integrated methods.
Mongolia launches EPC tender for 10 MW solar park
The PV project is part of a program aimed at deploying 40.5 MW of solar and wind capacity in the country’s western and Altai-Uliastai regions.
Novel design for east-west solar parks reduces soil deterioration
Researchers from the TNO in the Netherlands have proposed two novel east-west PV plant designs that are claimed to increase soil quality underneath the solar panels. Both approaches are said to provide a 77% ground coverage ratio, which compares to a 90% ratio in conventional east-west oriented projects.
Solar challenging nuclear as potential climate change solution
Research suggests that we can power 80% of the United States with wind, solar, and 12 hours of energy storage, but the replacement of nuclear power plants hasn’t been financially viable. Is that about to change?
Synchronous condensers to lift constraints on renewables in South Australia
South Australia has shown how to rapidly transition to renewable energy generation, but cracks have appeared in its system. ElectraNet has deployed synchronous condensers to smooth out the gaps and keep the state grid running reliably.
Solar 101: Go solar, but go with your eyes open
Solar is uniquely virtuous among energy industries. But like all industries, consumers need to pay close attention to protect themselves.
