5 MWh pilot plant showcases long-duration thermal storage tech
MGA Thermal has its sights fixed on the commercialization of its long-duration electro-thermal energy storage solution after the successful commissioning of a 5 MWh pilot plant on the New South Wales Central Coast.
Enphase Energy increases deployment of US-made microinverters, batteries
Enphase Energy says that more than 6.5 million IQ microinverters and 50 MWh of IQ batteries made in the United States have been deployed.
Japan awards 1.4 GW of BESS in second long-term auction
Japan allocated 1.4 GW of battery energy storage (BESS) in the latest round of its Long-Term Decarbonization Auction (LTDA). The results showed BESS was the most oversubscribed technology, with only a fifth of the bid capacity awarded.
Saving money is the biggest driver of residential solar adoption
A recent study by Ohio State researchers finds that cost savings and other practical benefits are the key motivators for people to adopt rooftop or community solar.
Oman seeks consultants for 500 MW solar project
The state-owned Nama Power and Water Procurement Company is looking for consultants to support the development of a 500 MW solar plant. Interested bidders can purchase tender documents until May 11, ahead of a deadline for applications on June 15.
European markets break records for solar production in April
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds Germany, Portugal and Spain broke their records for solar production on a day in April last week, while Italy recorded its second highest daily figure ever. Meanwhile, weekly average electricity prices increased across most major European markets.
Polar Night Energy to build second sand battery pilot in Finland
Polar Night Energy will build a second pilot plant in southern Finland to test its power-to-heat-to-power sand battery technology. The project aims to demonstrate the system’s ability to reconvert stored heat into electricity.
Panasonic exits solar and battery storage
Panasonic has told its installation partners that it will no longer produce products for the residential solar and storage markets, but will continue to offer warranty and installation support for existing and ongoing projects.
Low Carbon, ElectroRoute sign four PPAs covering 140 MW of UK solar
Four balancing PPAs will see ElectroRoute trade Low Carbon solar assets in UK electricity market. The agreements are set to run until 2028.
Corning to expand solar wafer manufacturing in Michigan
Corning says it will add 400 jobs and contribute domestically produced wafers to the US solar supply chain with an investment of $1.5 billion.
