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Tata Power DDL deploys its first 15 KWp microgrids in the Indian state of Bihar Tapping into the high potential for the implementation of microgrid projects for reliable electricity supply to rural areas, the Indian utility is piloting two such installations in the state of Bihar.
Marija Maisch
Jul 21, 2017
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Solarcentury to build EU, UNDP-backed 2.25 MW solar+storage mini-grids in Eritrea The €5.7 million project is being part-financed by the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme and the government of Eritrea to deliver solar electricity to up to 40,000 homes and businesses in the remotest parts of the country.
Ian Clover
Jul 19, 2017
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Australia’s Redflow seeking AU$14.5m, shifts focus to lead-acid replacement market Australian stock exchange-listed battery maker Redflow has announced a AU$14.5 million ($11.25 million) funding round, as the Brisbane-based company takes its manufacturing base offshore and turns its attention to a market “sweet-spot” including the off-grid, telecom, commercial and industrial sectors.
Sophie Vorrath
Jul 14, 2017
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QTC Energy unit buys 15% stake in GEP Bangkok-based QTC Global Power has paid 67.84 million baht ($1.9 million) for a stake in Thai PV developer Green Earth Power (GEP), which is building a 220 MW solar installation in Myanmar.
Brian Publicover
Jul 07, 2017
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Vattenfall creates solar+storage business unit The Swedish power utility has ramped up its renewable energy activity in recent weeks, spinning out a new Photovoltaics & Battery Business Unit from its Business Area Wind.
Ian Clover
Jul 04, 2017
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Younicos acquired by Aggreko in £40m deal German-U.S. storage specialist Younicos snapped up by British power generation firm Aggreko in £40m deal.
Ian Clover
Jul 03, 2017
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Three-year window to limit worst effects of climate change, experts warn Scientists, governments and business leaders sign letter published in the journal Nature that says the world has just three years to act in order to avert dangerous levels of climate change.
Ian Clover
Jun 29, 2017
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Energy storage already cost-competitive in commercial sector, finds study Cheaper battery prices sees storage playing a broader role in energy markets, particularly for commercial customers seeking to reduce peak consumption, research from McKinsey shows.
Ian Clover
Jun 29, 2017
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ABB microgrid to control solar, wind power on island of Aruba The microgrid will be supplied to WEB Aruba N.V., a utility that controls a large portion of the island’s power. Technology and software is designed to better integrate high levels of renewable power while also delivering storage backup and load shedding capabilities.
Ian Clover
Jun 22, 2017
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