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Applications & Installations
Saudi Arabia could hit 130 GW of renewables by 2030, says GlobalData GlobalData say it is “plausible” that Saudi Arabia could close in on its target of 130 GW of renewables by 2030 by strengthening policies, competitive auctions and other financial measures.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 18, 2024
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EWEC seeking proposals for 1.5 GW of solar in Abu Dhabi Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) is now accepting proposals for a 1.5 GW solar project in Abu Dhabi. The tender is open to the 19 bidders who passed the qualification process, following an expression of interest stage last year. The chosen developer or consortium will sign a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Abu Dhabi-based utility.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 18, 2024
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JLR, Allye Energy partner on 270 kWh portable battery energy storage system Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Allye Energy have agreed to collaborate on a 270 kWh portable battery energy storage system (BESS) built with second-life Range Rover batteries. The system, which is set to become the first commercially available BESS with JLR battery packs, can fully charge up to nine Range Rover PHEV vehicles at once.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 17, 2024
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Nhoa Energy commissions battery storage project in Taiwan Nhoa Energy, an Italian developer, has commissioned a battery energy storage project for Taiwan Cement Group in Yilan county, Taiwan, with a capacity exceeding 120 MWh.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 17, 2024
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Research & Development
European Space Agency mulling feasibility of space-based solar power The European Space Agency (ESA) is collaborating with policymakers, energy suppliers, and space companies under the Solaris initiative to assess the feasibility of space-based solar power. A decision on the viability of the project is expected by the end of 2025.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 17, 2024
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AleaSoft notes slight recovery in European electricity prices AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says that all major European electricity markets, except for Italy, have recorded negative hourly electricity prices for the second straight week. However, the Spanish consultancy notes that prices generally remain low.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 17, 2024
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Four-terminal tandem organic solar cell achieves 16.94% efficiency Researchers in Spain claim to have recorded the highest power conversion efficiency result for a four-terminal tandem organic cell to date. The device is based on an ultrathin transparent silver electrode.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 17, 2024
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Markets & Policy
EU Ecodesign and Energy labels for solar risks fall short of objectives, says coalition Representatives from the European Solar Manufacturing Council, Ultra Low Carbon Solar Alliance, PVthin, and the Environmental Coalition on Standards have proposed changes to the carbon footprint accountability methodology, the use of green certificates, and the planned design of the Energy Label for PV products.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 15, 2024
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EU formally adopts directive on energy for buildings The European Union has formally adopted a directive on energy performance for buildings. It requires member states to develop their trajectories for reducing energy use in buildings, in addition to ensuring that new structures are solar ready. The legislation will go into force in the coming weeks.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 15, 2024
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