Low tilt angles ideal for regions with high summer load demand
New research from India shows the advantages of deploying fixed tilt PV systems with low angles in regions with high summer load demand like India. The scientists said that, although PV systems with low tilt angles may not achieve maximum power yield or the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE), they can reduce reliance on expensive grid electricity during high-demand periods.
Energy Vault unveils design partnership for gravity storage in skyscrapers
The partnership will see architecture and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), responsible for some of the world’s tallest buildings, incorporate Energy Vault’s gravity energy storage technology into tall buildings in urban environments and deployable structures in natural environments.
Large scale battery storage on the rise in Chile
Three utility scale battery energy storage projects co-located with solar plants were announced last week in Chile. Enel is building a 67 MW/134 MWh battery, while CJR Renewable and Uriel Renovables are planning 200 MW/800 MWh and 90 MW/200 MWh projects, respectively.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: NEA moves forward with curtailment plan
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says that utilization rates of solar and wind projects in specific provinces must not fall below 90%.
Key takeaways from Lisbon Energy Summit 2024
The second edition of Portugal’s most important energy event focused on the central role of green hydrogen in the country’s future energy landscape. The trade show also highlighted the need to accelerate the growth of the solar sector.
Hard times for Dutch solar installers
A Dutch trade association has informed parliament about a possible wave of closures and bankruptcies in the rooftop solar segment in the Netherlands.
IRENA calls for investment in small island nations
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) discussed the financing landscape for small island developing states (SIDS) and mechanisms to accelerate the energy transition at the United Nations 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States.
New study outlines renewables plan for India
A new study by Indian government think tank NITI Aayog outlines the renewable energy potential for all states to meet their renewable purchase obligations. The report, backed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), also details the storage that will be required for grid balancing.
German energy market records 78 hours of negative prices in May
Rabot Charge’s monthly analysis shows significantly more hours with negative prices on the Germany electricity market than in April. However, the average price in daily transactions was €6.72 ($7.32)/kWh – higher than in the previous month.
India’s NHPC launches tender for 2.4 GW of solar
NHPC has started accepting bids from developers to set up 2.4 GW of solar power projects on a build-own-operate basis anywhere in India. Bidding closes on June 29.
