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Hitachi Energy, SP Energy Networks sign agreement to boost renewable energy flow from Scotland to England Hitachi Energy will design and deliver a power quality solution that is expected to enable the transfer of around 280 MW of renewable energy capacity between Scotland and England.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 05, 2024
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Applications & Installations
Rooftop solar demand outpacing EU member states readiness, says report A report from Climate Action Network Europe says residential rooftop solar installations in the EU have grown by 54% year-on-year, but warns a lack of grid capacity and specific strategies for rooftop solar development means member states are not keeping pace with the demand.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 05, 2024
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Markets & Policy
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires majority stake in Elgin Energy Danish investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) says its majority stake in Elgin Energy will help the Irish solar developer to transition into an independent power producer (IPP).
Patrick Jowett
Apr 04, 2024
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Applications & Installations
NREL releases online tool to estimate pumped hydro storage costs The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released a cost-estimation tool for new closed-loop pumped storage hydropower (PSH) plants in the United States. The tool allows operators to select from a range of system characteristics and account for factors such as local geology, labor rates and inflation.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 04, 2024
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Philippines issues contracts for microgrids in unserved areas The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded contracts for eight microgrids in unserved areas, including hybrid systems with solar and energy storage, as well as diesel gensets. Plans are now underway for a second competitive bidding round to develop microgrids in other areas without electricity access.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 04, 2024
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Malaysia introduces rebate scheme for residential PV The Malaysian authorities have introduced a rebate scheme for residential PV, offering new net-metering users rebates of up to MYR 4,000 ($843.60). Applications are open until the end of the year, with allocation to be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 04, 2024
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Applications & Installations
Sweden reports higher than expected PV growth for 2023 Official figures from Sweden’s energy association says more solar was added than estimates suggested during a record year for PV deployment in 2023, with the country’s cumulative capacity now standing at around 4 GW.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 03, 2024
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Applications & Installations
Polar Night Energy secures €7.6 million to scale-up sand battery technology The Finnish startup says the funding will go towards several key purposes, including growing its sales and R&D teams and advancing capabilities in converting stored heat back to electricity.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 03, 2024
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Asunim to build 40 MW solar project at wind farm in Turkey Ankara-based renewable energy developer Asunim will construct the 40 MW solar plant at an existing wind power plant in northwestern Turkey. The solar-wind hybrid is expected to be completed within five months.
Patrick Jowett
Apr 03, 2024
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