Italy’s third Capacity Market auction expected to open new opportunities for large-scale storage
The retirement of coal baseload capacity, some regulatory adjustments and high energy prices volatility could bode well for the deployment of batteries in Italy, and especially in Sicily. Problems, mostly related to the timing and the structure of the auction, remain, however. We spoke about it with Michele Scolaro, Aurora Energy Research Associate.
Next-gen concentrated solar power now under development
In new studies led by researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the US Department of Energy pursues an energy cost goal of $0.05 per kilowatt-hour.
Solar-plus-storage powers Australian mining town
The remote Australian township of Jabiru, deep in the heart of Kakadu National Park, has been powered 100% by solar PV during the final commissioning of the new Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station.
European funds back 40MW Kenyan solar field
The $87 million Kesses solar project, in Kenya’s Rift Valley town of Eldoret, is set for completion by Spanish developer Alten this year.
National Energy Transition Fund may help Spain become Europe’s largest renewable energy producer
A White Paper written by Áurea Capital Partners analyzes the integration of the European energy market to conclude that Spain is “facing a leadership opportunity and a unique geopolitical advantage that must be taken advantage of and accelerated.” The creation of a National Energy Transition Fund, like that created by Norway for its oil industry, may help the country attract huge investment for clean energy.
Chint to supply modules for 329MW of Danish solar
The Chinese solar module manufacturer and its German EPC partner Intec have landed a contract to develop BeGreen’s Danish solar portfolio.
Alpiq plans 18MW vertical bifacial PV plant in the Swiss Alps
The Gondosolar project will be built at an altitude of over 2,000m and is expected to produce around 23.3 million kWh of electricity per year.
Solar investors back Italy despite electricity price cap
With the Italian government temporarily limiting the returns available from solar plants on the wholesale energy market, Swiss investor SUSI Partners says the underlying strength of the country’s PV industry remains.
Indian hydropower producer to deploy 10GW of PV over next 10 years
SJVN Limited, an Indian state-owned hydropower producer, has revealed plans to develop 10 GW of solar power projects over the next five years.
Fortescue unveils plans for 5.4 GW project in Australia
Fortescue Metals Group has unveiled plans for a massive 5.4 GW solar PV, wind and battery storage project at its iron ore mining operations in Western Australia.
