Grids

Grid infrastructure has emerged as a key stumbling block in Europe’s transition to a cleaner energy system, says Chris Rosslowe of Ember.

EnergyCo has revealed a string of announcements that aim to progress the development of the New England and the Central West Orana REZs.

ARENA has provided AUS$15 million in funding to AEMO to enhance the operational capacity of the National Energy Market (NEM), aiding solar.

Huawei Digital Power has showcased its all-scenario smart PV+ESS solutions, also launching its latest smart renewable energy generator and new smart string grid-forming ESS platform.

The Queensland government in Australia has confirmed that it has broken ground on its AUS$5 billion (US$3.3 billion) CopperString transmission project.

PV Tech, Energy-Storage.news and Huawei have published a special report on some of the latest BESS technologies and their many applications.

A Lawrence Berkeley National Lab report has quantified the improving value of solar and wind power in the US.

AEMC has published a ‘final rule’ claiming it will “create a more clear and pragmatic grid connection process” and aid solar deployment.

PV Tech spoke with Alejandra Pérez-Plá, regional manager – Mediterranean at financial advisory firm Global Capital Finance about challenges related to land acquisition for utility-scale solar PV projects in Southern Europe, how to manage these issues and grid modernisation.