American Electric Power is looking to buy electricity from new solar plants located in the PJM powerpool area, a regional transmission organisation for US 13 states and the District of Columbia.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has received €740,000 (US$866,429) in financing to explore land use conflicts between solar farms and agricultural land.
The Australian Capital Territory branch of the country’s Labor Party will offer zero-interest loans for rooftop solar panels, household battery storage and hot water heat pumps if re-elected in an upcoming election.
Sunrun has signed deals with three community energy suppliers in the Bay Area to install up to 20MW of solar and battery backup power in households vulnerable to power cuts.
The operator of a 50MW solar facility in North Queensland at risk of curtailment expects the problem to be resolved in the next few weeks.
A round-up of recent developments in the US, where EDF Renewables strikes a 22-year PPA in Nevada and First Solar announces senior leadership changes.
Sections of the US residential solar industry are on track to shake off the economic effects of COVID-19 and record positive figures for the remainder of the year.
A renewable energy project that could provide up to 20% of Singapore’s electricity needs has been fast tracked by the Australian government.
Trina Solar has provided 86MW of PV modules to the Torre Antonacci project, the biggest solar farm in Italy that is operating without government subsidies or incentives of any kind.
Nine solar projects in North Queensland have been told their output could be cut to zero due to power system strength issues in the state.
San Antonio, Texas-based utility CPS Energy is advancing efforts to diversify its generation portfolio as it plans to add up to 900MW of solar, 50MW of battery storage and 500MW of new technology solutions.
NextEra Energy capitalised on strong demand for low-cost renewables in the second quarter, adding 1,730MW to its pipeline in three months.
US independent power producer sPower has concluded financing for its largest project to date after securing a US$700 million construction/term loan.
Western Australia will invest AU$56.3 million (US$40.11 million) in solar power as part of a new renewable energy plan designed to kickstart the state’s economy following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duke Energy Renewables has switched on its 200MWac Rambler Solar project in Texas, bringing its total PV portfolio in the state to over 500MWac in operation.
