Belgian grid operator publishes grid capacity map
Belgian network operator Elia says its new grid map shows available capacity, in addition to existing and already reserved capacity. The map, which considers growth in residential load and generation, shows that there might still be enough free capacity for 3.3 GW of solar and 2.8 GW of storage.
Corab debuts residential brine-water heat pump
Polish manufacturer Corab has developed a new ground-source heat pump with several components supplied by Denmark’s Danfoss. It offers 8 kW to 16 kW of rated thermal power.
US energy storage deployment surges in Q3
Wood Mackenzie says that grid-scale energy storage deployment rose by 37% on a quarterly basis in the third quarter.
South Africa launches tender for 1.8 GW of solar
South Africa’s new auction is the first to be held under a December 2022 government plan to procure 14,771 MW of new generating capacity.
Israeli regulator grants grid access to 2.5 GW of renewables
Israel’s Electricity Authority has approved a 2.5 GW capacity extension plan for renewable energy. The initiative will enable the connection of plants in the southern and northern parts of the country.
Greece to support local energy communities with €42 million of funding
Greece aims to support the development of new, locally operated renewable energy communities with about €42 million ($45.7 million) of new funds.
Adani Green Energy sets up new subsidiaries
Adani Green Energy has established two new units, Adani Renewable Energy Fifty One and Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Five.
Fraunhofer ISE launches app to maximize consumption of renewables
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has launched a smartphone app to help consumers use more electricity at times of high renewable energy availability.
Batteries in hybrid hydro-PV systems could increase profitability by 2%
Researchers from Norway have discovered that adding batteries to projects that combine hydropower and floating PV could increase annual profits by as much as 2%, due to revenues from ancillary services and capacity markets.
Portable off-grid solar devices provide electricity, water filtration, hot water
Power Panel has developed a portable PV device to support humanitarian needs and off-grid living.
