Utility Scale PV

Italian winemaker Svolta Srl has deployed an agrivoltaic facility at its vineyard in Apulia, Italy. The PV array allowed the cultivation of vines that are normally not viable at this latitude.

Germany’s new solar installations surged to 790 MW in August, contributing to 10.23 GW of newly installed PV capacity for the first eight months of this year.

Coca-Cola has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) brokered by France-based Engie, to source renewable energy and associated credits from the Wellington North Solar Farm in the Australian state of New South Wales.

Researchers have measured the power loss of a 50 W panel stationed in a 30-meter wave tank. Based on ten different scenarios, they were able to draw an empirical equation for the prediction of power loss, with the highest loss being measured at 12.7%.

Renewable Energy Expo India (REI) returns to Greater Noida at the start of October, for what will be its 17th edition. For the second year running, The Battery Show India will run concurrently with REI. pv magazine had the chance to catch up with Julian Thomas, Senior Project Director at show organizer Informa Markets, to discuss why electric vehicles and energy storage are now the key to India’s energy transition.

Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act.

The U.S. company introduced a hail-stow hanger, a hanger for north-south orientations, and rail system for clustered disconnect designs.

Ballard Power Systems says it has started restructuring its global operations to cut costs due to slower hydrogen infrastructure development and delayed fuel cell adoption.

Adani Power has secured a letter of intent from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) to supply 6.6 GW of hybrid solar and thermal power. Adani Green Energy will supply the 5 GW solar component from its renewable energy park in Khavda, India.

Genex Power has signed an offtake agreement with Australian energy giant Stanwell Corp., supporting the development of the first stage of the 775 MW Bulli Creek solar and battery project planned for southeastern Queensland.