Renewable Energy Implementation Agencies (REIAs) in India, including Solar Energy Corporation of India, NTPC Ltd., SJVN Ltd. and NHPC Ltd., have floated tenders for several hybrid projects aimed at integrating solar PV and wind energy. These tenders cover hybrid solar-wind projects, projects that guarantee supply during peak hours and Round the Clock (RTC) renewable energy … Continue reading 1.44 GW of hybrid wind power and photovoltaic projects commissioned by 2023 in India
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Ingeteam to supply its technology for the largest battery energy storage project in the world
Ingeteam has been selected by Grenergy as its technology partner for what will be the world’s largest battery storage facility when in operation. The Oasis de Atacama project, developed by Grenergy in the Chilean Atacama Desert, will be built in five phases, which combine photovoltaic generation with battery energy storage. Ingeteam will provide its power … Continue reading Ingeteam to supply its technology for the largest battery energy storage project in the world
Continue readingENGIE Chile announces new storage project at solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Antofagasta
This is “BESS Capricornio”, an initiative that will be located at the Capricornio Solar PV Plant in Antofagasta, also owned by the company. Thanks to its storage capacity of 264 MWh, equivalent to 48 MW of installed capacity, it will avoid emitting 25,833 tons of CO2 per year.ENGIE is developing an ambitious transformation plan to … Continue reading ENGIE Chile announces new storage project at solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Antofagasta
Continue readingPhotovoltaic, wind power capacity in China surpassing coal
Taken together, wind and solar power in China are set to overtake coal plants this year. In 2023, the country added 217 GW in photovoltaics in 2023, more than the rest of the world combined. The United States, the second-biggest market, hosted only 175 GW at the turn of the year. In its annual report, … Continue reading Photovoltaic, wind power capacity in China surpassing coal
Continue readingEDP Renewables expands its presence in wind, photovoltaics and storage in Australia
EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy, has expanded its Asia Pacific presence into Australia to tap into the country’s substantial growth prospects in renewable energy. To fully enact its strategy and commitment to the market, the company has acquired the local renewables company ITP Development (ITPD). As an integral addition to EDPR, … Continue reading EDP Renewables expands its presence in wind, photovoltaics and storage in Australia
Continue readingKey things to watch in electric vehicle (EV) & battery supply chain for 2024
As electric vehicle (EV) sales around the world continue to grow, China’s dominance in the market has sparked a global debate. “With two-thirds of China’s power batteries produced in 2023 being iron-based, Chinese cell producers have capitalised on their expertise in low-cost chemistry,” said Max Reid, principal analyst, electric vehicles & battery supply chain service … Continue reading Key things to watch in electric vehicle (EV) & battery supply chain for 2024
Continue readingIberdrola will install storage batteries at the Andévalo photovoltaic plant
Iberdrola will install a new Battery Energy Storage System (SAEB) with a power of 25 MW and a capacity of 50 MWh in the Andévalo photovoltaic plant, the first built with the UNEF Certificate of Excellence. It is an innovative solution for the storage and integration of renewable energies in the system. The initiative will … Continue reading Iberdrola will install storage batteries at the Andévalo photovoltaic plant
Continue readingEquinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
en| no Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations 22 January 202408:00(CET) The Blandford Road battery storage asset in the UK has come into operation. The operational phase marks an important milestone in Equinor’s ambition of delivering flexible power solutions in the country. The 25 MW/ 50 MWh Blandford Road battery storage asset is … Continue reading Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
Continue readingACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the official launch of its new annual Energy Storage Summit — ACP RECHARGE. The summit will connect the nation’s leading storage manufacturers, renewable developers, policy makers, and thought leaders for discussions on technological advances, market conditions, and the policy frameworks required to sustain rapid growth in this … Continue reading ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector
Continue readingChina surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy
China has overtaken the European Union in research related to renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines and photovoltaics, according to a study by the EU, creating a challenge for its green technology ambitions.China led the number of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as solar and wind energy, as well as lithium batteries, heat pumps … Continue reading China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy
Continue readingWorld’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state’s electric power from coal and oil to solar photovoltaic and wind power. “This is a landmark milestone in the transition to clean energy,” said Brandon Keefe, Plus Power’s Executive … Continue reading World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
Continue readingCyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics
The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables. Energy Minister George Papanastasiou, in a letter to Parliament, emphasizes the promotion of central and hybrid storage facilities under the “photovoltaics for all” program. Papanastasiou … Continue reading Cyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics
Continue readingTürkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
Aiming to lower balancing costs, Polat Enerji said it would integrate an energy storage system into its wind farm Soma, the largest in Turkey. It will be the first grid-scale battery facility in the country. Since giving priority in 2022 to wind and solar power projects that include energy storage with a matching capacity, Turkey … Continue reading Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
Continue readingIngeteam reinforces its commitment to environmental transparency with the calculation of the carbon footprint for its photovoltaic and battery inverters.
Ingeteam’s commitment to environmental transparency in the development of its products is reinforced by quantifying their environmental impact. Along these lines, Ingeteam and Grunver Sustainability have worked on the process of compiling life cycle data for the C Series central inverter for large photovoltaic and battery plants, and also for its hybrid inverter aimed at … Continue reading Ingeteam reinforces its commitment to environmental transparency with the calculation of the carbon footprint for its photovoltaic and battery inverters.
Continue readingChina’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage
Tibetan plateau in western province faces electricity supply-demand imbalance High on the Tibetan Plateau in western China’s Qinghai province, a sea of solar panels stretches out across 345 sq. kilometers, making it the world’s largest photovoltaic power park. With another nearly 265 sq. kilometers of new panels set to be installed, the state-owned solar park in … Continue reading China’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage
Continue readingSouth Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power. In the first week of 2024, the South African energy minister, Gwede Mantashe, released a proposed roadmap for the future of electricity in South … Continue reading South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
Continue readingWind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
The UK continues to scale up its renewable generation capacity, with the technology hitting various key milestones of late. For instance, the end of 2023 saw wind generation achieve a new national record with 21.8GW generated between 8:00 and 8:30 on the 21 December. As such, wind energy managed to secure a 56% stake in … Continue reading Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
Continue readingChina inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources.The megaplant, run by state-owned company Jinneng, is designed to generate 6 gigawatts … Continue reading China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
Continue readingUS Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q3 2023
The U.S. storage market hit a new high in Q3 2023, installing the most capacity in a quarter to date with 7,322 megawatt hours (MWh) becoming operational in the third quarter of 2023. As outlined in the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie’s latest US Energy Storage Monitor report, the U.S. grid-scale segment … Continue reading US Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q3 2023
Continue readingReuse or recycle batteries?
More and more batteries will be needed in the future. This also means that more batteries will have to be recycled or reused. But which method is the most effective and sustainable? Well, as we discovered, it depends on which cutting-edge researcher you ask. By Mattias Dahlström In the future, a more sustainable and fossil-free … Continue reading Reuse or recycle batteries?
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