‘Minimal’ land required for renewables expansion in Europe
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) says 2.2% of the European Union’s total land can host all the solar and wind projects needed to phase out fossil fuels and nuclear power, achieving climate neutrality by 2040.
NKS Solar One seeking approval for 250 MW of floating solar in Philippines
NKS Solar One says it has requested regulatory approval to build and operate a 250 MW floating solar array near Manila and to connect it to the national grid in the Philippines.
Analysts predict 337 MW of new solar in Belgium for H1
Analysts from the Becquerel Institute say that they expect 337 MW of new solar capacity in Belgium for the first half of 2024. They anticipate around 900 MW for the full year, due to growth in specific segments.
Comal plans 500 MW solar module factory in Italy
Comal says it has acquired an industrial building near L’Aquila in central Italy for a 500 MW solar module factory. Production is scheduled to start in 2025.
Engie, Pele Green building 75 MW of solar in South Africa
Engie says it has begun construction on a 75 MW solar plant in South Africa’s Free State province. The project is one of two installations it is building in partnership with Pele Green Energy.
ReNew switches on 400 MW of solar in India
ReNew has completed a 400 MW solar project in western India. The installation is part of a 600 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) for 25 years.
Winter weather highlights bigger role for batteries in Australia
Australia’s energy market operator says that batteries are increasingly supporting demand peaks in the National Electricity Market (NEM). Average generation during these periods has more than doubled since the same time last year.
SSE Renewables plans 37 GWh pumped storage project in Scotland
As the UK awaits the outcome of the proposed Cap & Floor mechanism for long duration storage project, the pipeline of proposed pumped hydro storage projects is progressively growing.
France announces new FIT rates for PV systems up to 500 kW
France’s new feed-in tariffs (FITs) for August to October 2024 range from €0.1430 ($0.1551)/kWh to €0.1088/kWh, depending on system size.
European electricity prices continue upward trajectory
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says average electricity prices rose in all major European markets for the second consecutive week during the third week of July. Portugal, meanwhile, broke its record for daily PV production.
