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Enphase Energy releases control software for home solar, battery systems Enphase Energy, a California-based microinverter specialist, says its new power control system will give North American customers that use its energy systems more flexibility to build larger projects.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 12, 2024
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Markets & Policy
German developer sells 240 MW project in South Africa PNE AG, a Germany-based developer, has sold a 240 MW photovoltaic project in South Africa’s Free State province to energy company NOA Group.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 11, 2024
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ESIA releases action plan to support Europe’s PV manufacturing industry The European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA) has published a 10-point action plan geared toward delivering 30 GW of EU solar manufacturing capacity by 2030. It includes calls for targeted financial support, sustainability standards for PV units, and the development of a European Solar Academy and European PV Passport.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 11, 2024
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Chad opens tender for solar-diesel hybrid projects with battery storage The authorities in Chad have launched a tender for solar-diesel hybrid projects with battery storage, featuring a combined 4 MW of solar capacity and 2 MWh of daily storage.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 11, 2024
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Romania connects largest battery storage system to date Romanian developer Monsson has installed a 24 MWh battery storage system as the first stage of a 216 MWh project. The storage unit forms part of Romania’s first hybrid PV-wind-battery system.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 11, 2024
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‘Protectionism only protects backwardness’ Following news the EU will investigate unspecified Chinese wind turbine suppliers in Europe, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has said “many in the world are deeply unsettled by the EU’s rising protectionist tendency”.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 11, 2024
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Coalition to store energy with electric vessels on River Thames A coalition of organizations are working to position battery-powered vessels on the River Thames to store and feed electricity back into the grid. They say the approach will increase London’s flexible energy capacity and reduce peak electricity demand.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 10, 2024
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South African data center specialist to build 12 MW of solar Africa Data Centres’ new solar farm in South Africa’s Free State will begin as a 12 MW array. It will initially service its Cape Town site, before extending to supply power to the company’s facilities in Johannesburg.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 10, 2024
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Ivory Coast planning 678 MW of solar The Ivory Coast’s Ministry of Mines, Oil, and Energy has unveiled plans to build 12 solar plants with a total capacity of 678 MW.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 10, 2024
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