RWE to acquire Con Edison’s clean energy business
RWE has agreed to buy Con Edison’s renewables business for $6.8 billion. The combined portfolio almost doubles RWE’s operating assets in the United States to 7.2 GW, making it the fourth-largest renewables company and the second-largest US solar operator.
How long do residential energy storage batteries last?
Multiple factors can affect the lifespans of residential battery energy storage systems.
The Global South’s solar e-waste problem
An international research group has examined the structural barriers to addressing the solar e-waste problem in the Global South. They argue that the focus should be on repairing devices, rather than recycling them.
Engie, CBEA to build $60 million of minigrid projects in Nigeria
CrossBoundary EnergyAccess Nigeria has committed to invest $60 million in minigrid projects developed by Engie, in the largest such transaction in Africa. The projects will connect more than 150,000 people to electricity for the first time.
Morningstar unveils DC/AC inverters for off-grid applications
US-based solar controller producer Morningstar has launched a new line of off-grid inverters, featuring six models ranging from 150 W to 2,500 W. Production and deliveries are scheduled to start this year.
Portugal might add 2.57 GW of new solar by end 2023
The Portuguese government has announced a national energy-saving plan for the 2022-23 period. It expects to add 1,140 MW of new solar by the end of this year.
French consortium commissions solar module recycling facility
Soren and Envie 2E Aquitaine have inaugurated a new solar module recycling facility in Saint-Loubès, France.
Adani Green commissions world’s largest wind-solar hybrid plant in India
Adani Green’s newest project includes 600 MW of solar and 150 MW of wind capacity in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It will sell the electricity to Solar Energy Corp. of India under a 25-year power purchase agreement at a rate of INR 2.69 ($0.033)/kWh.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors can affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. We take a look at solar inverters in the second part of our ongoing series.
Saint-Gobain acquires stakes in Swiss BIPV manufacturer Megasol
Saint-Gobain has acquired a minority stake in Megasol, a Swiss manufacturer of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules.
