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.
VoltStorage advances its iron-salt battery technology
German flow battery firm VoltStorage says its next stage of technology development will deliver 20-fold increase in performance.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. In Part 2 of our series, we look at solar inverters.
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.
Pexapark says European developers signed 23 PPAs for 944 MW in June
Swiss consulting firm Pexapark says the total capacity of signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe dropped 36% month on month in June. For the first time, no utility PPAs were recorded, as all deals were corporate.
New model to identify optimal power sizing ratio for solar inverters
Researchers in Malaysia have proposed a new approach to identify the optimal power sizing ratio to balance PV energy capture with inverter costs. The calibrated model is said to accurately reflect the relationship between inverter efficiency and real-world system behavior.
Sinovoltaics shuffles PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The third edition of the Sinovoltaics financial stability report ranking lists India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy, all based in India, as the top three. Six additional manufacturers entered the global ranking.
Nepal launches tender for grid-connected solar projects
The state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has launched a tender for three grid-connected solar projects with a combined capacity of at least 9.4 MW. The deadline for applications is Sept. 6.
Maldives kicks off tender for 15 MWp of grid-tied solar systems
The Maldives is accepting bids from developers to install 15 MWp of solar systems across selected islands under a design, build, finance, own, operate, and transfer basis. The deadline for applications is Oct. 22.
