New tool to increase social acceptance of solar parks
Thanks to a traceability tool, individuals, companies and local authorities who have signed an electricity supply contract with French energy provider Volterres can monitor in real time the source of their electricity supply, and in particular the share of electricity coming directly from renewable energy plants located nearby.
Maruti Suzuki switches on 20 MW solar carport in India
The carport can host about 9,000 vehicles and meet 11.5 % of the total electricity requirements of Maruti Suzuki’s factory in Haryana.
Project to deploy 160 MW solar array on Spanish canal moves forward
The regional administration of Navarra said it is now developing the first 9-km portion of the 198-km solar plant that is planned to be deployed on Spain’s largest artificial irrigation canal network.
Irena gives latest update on stark chances of electricity access for all by 2030
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest annual report on the progress towards UN sustainable development goal seven estimates 670 million people will still lack electricity in 2030, and more than 2 billion will be reliant on unhealthy, polluting cooking methods.
Butterflies, bees, sheep, and solar energy production can coexist
EDF Renewables maintains a 23.4 MW agrivoltaic facility that supports local wildlife and agriculture. Since it was installed in 2009, the project pioneered efforts in supporting bees, butterflies, and sheep grazing.
Celebrating ‘golden decade,’ Poland set to reach 12 GW of PV capacity in 2022
Solar power is the main driver of renewable energy development in Poland, which is on track to achieve 20 GW of PV capacity by 2025, according to a new report. Regulatory changes and rising electricity prices led to a “spectacular success” for the country’s PV industry in 2021.
Solar arm for agrivoltaic applications
A Slovakian startup has developed a photovoltaic-integrated arm that provides off-grid power for weeding and other small agricultural applications. In its largest configuration, the system is 18 meters long, has a capacity of 2.4 kW, and is able to cover a cultivated area of 994 m².
O2 Power switches on 250 MW solar project in India
The project is located in the Jaisalmer district and is selling power to the Solar Energy Corporation of India under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
ReNew signs 200 MW solar PPA, acquires over 500 MW of renewable projects
Indian energy developer ReNew has agreed to acquire more than 500 MW of operational wind and solar assets. It has also signed a 200 MW power purchase agreement with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
Jakson switches on 70 MW Amguri solar park in India
India’s Jakson Group has developed a 70 MW solar project with engineering, procurement and construction done in-house. The plant will supply electricity to Assam Power Distribution.
