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Scatec signs PPA for 1GW solar-plus-storage project in Egypt

Scatec signs PPA for 1GW solar-plus-storage project in Egypt

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads “This will be the first hybrid solar and battery project in Egypt,” said Terje Pilskog. Image: Scatec. Norwegian renewable power developer Scatec has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a 1GW solar-plus-storage project currently under development in the country. […]

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Decarbonization now drives China’s Belt and Road push

Decarbonization now drives China’s Belt and Road push

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chinese President Xi Jinping’s signature international infrastructure building program, may have hit snags with some projects, but China’s massive green energy push is helping it gain geopolitical and economic influence. China is a global leader in developing technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. Chinese

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NASA spacecraft captures 1st photo of its giant solar sail while tumbling in space

NASA spacecraft captures 1st photo of its giant solar sail while tumbling in space

A view of the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (Image credit: NASA) On April 23, NASA launched a solar sail protype to orbit around our planet — a piece of technology that could very well revolutionize the way we think about spacecraft propulsion. Then, on Aug. 29, the agency confirmed this sail successfully unfurled itself

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APA Group installs solar panels at Port Hedland solar-plus-storage project

APA Group installs solar panels at Port Hedland solar-plus-storage project

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads The project consists of a 45MW solar facility and co-located 35MW/36.7MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Image: APA Group. The APA Group, an Australian energy company, has completed the installation of solar panels at its Port Hedland solar-plus-storage project in

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EliTe Solar to build 8GW cell and module factory in Egypt

EliTe Solar to build 8GW cell and module factory in Egypt

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads Features , Editors’ Blog , Long Reads The 1.8GW Benban solar park is among the world’s largest. Image: Scatec. Singapore-headquartered manufacturer EliTe Solar has announced plans to build an 8GW cell and module manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) in Egypt. EliTe Solar plans

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Premier Energies secures ₹215 crore order for solar water pumping systems in Uttar Pradesh

Premier Energies secures ₹215 crore order for solar water pumping systems in Uttar Pradesh

Home Market News Stocks News Premier Energies secures ₹215 crore order for solar water pumping systems in Uttar Pradesh Shares of Premier Energies Ltd ended at ₹1,206.50, up by ₹111.10, or 10.14% on the BSE. Solar cell company Premier Energies Ltd on Monday (September 9) said it has received an order from the Uttar Pradesh

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Intersolar South America underscores Brazil’s solar growth, tech innovation

Intersolar South America underscores Brazil’s solar growth, tech innovation

The Intersolar South America trade show drew 650 exhibitors and 55,000 visitors in August, highlighting industry growth with new pavilions on storage and electric mobility. Brazil is on track to reach 47.2 GW of installed solar capacity by the end of this year, with 11 GW of new PV capacity additions, according to Brazilian PV

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Actis invests in 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh of solar-plus-storage in Philippines

Actis invests in 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh of solar-plus-storage in Philippines

Private equity investor Actis has become a strategic partner in a 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh solar-plus-storage project in the Philippines. The project is poised to become the world’s largest integrated renewables and energy storage installation upon completion. Actis is investing $600 million for a 40% equity stake. September 9, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Actis London-based investor

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