Prime Infra plans massive 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines
Philippines-based Prime Infrastructure Holdings has unveiled plans to construct a massive solar farm and energy storage project featuring up to 3.5 GW of PV backed by up to 4.5 GWh of battery energy storage in the Southeast Asian nation.
UK council plans MW-sized solar canopy linked to storage, EV recharging
The project, planned at a council-owned commercial development, is expected to be connected to 2 MW of storage.
Hanwha Q Cells announces another favorable ruling in patent dispute with Longi in the Netherlands
The new ruling confirms the cross-border injunction against the Dutch subsidiary of Chinese manufacturer Longi. The patent dispute between the photovoltaic manufacturers dates back to spring 2019.
Construction begins on 650 MW solar park in Germany
The facility is set to become the largest solar plant in Germany and Europe. The project is expected to support agricultural activities and might also be used for green hydrogen generation.
KGAL secures approval for 380 MW of solar projects in Italy
The German renewable energy investment firm plans to build three unsubsidized solar parks in the regions of Sicily and Latium. The facilities should begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2024.
SDN launches 550 W solar module with 21.28% efficiency
The Korean manufacturer launched a new bifacial module based on M10 wafers and is planning to produce bigger modules based on M12 wafers starting from the third quarter.
Tata Power commissions 450 MW solar project in India
The solar park is located in the state of Rajasthan and is owned by Brookfield Renewable India.
Australian state launches solar rebate program for estimated 1 million homes
About 1 million New South Wales households will be able to apply for an upfront payment of almost AUD 3,000 ($2,153) to put towards a solar system or energy-saving upgrades to home appliances as part of a new state government program designed to reduce energy bills as power prices soar.
US utility-scale solar sets record: breaks 50 GW of instantaneous generation
The EIA’s monitor of hourly utility-scale electricity generation for the lower 48 states has recently seen the solar fleet break 50 GW of generation on Sunday and Monday of this week for the first time.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon price exceeds $40/kg, another 5 GW of cell capacity comes online
Longi commissioned a 5 GW solar cell factory in Ningxia Province and Gokin Solar announced plans to build a 50 GW ingot factory in Sichuan Province. Furthermore, PV equipment manufacturer Jinchen supplied 2 GW of production lines to Adani Solar in India.
