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Victoria to build state-owned 119MW solar farm and 100MW battery, online in 2027

Victoria to build state-owned 119MW solar farm and 100MW battery, online in 2027

Victoria’s Minister Minister for Energy & Resources, Climate Action and State Electricity Commission, Lily D’Ambrosio has announced that the Victorian Government will enter the renewable energy market in 2027. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) is a newly re-instated government-owned electricity company in my home state, Victoria, Australia. In the 1990s, energy was privatised

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Zendure releases pre-sized home solar, energy storage kit

Zendure releases pre-sized home solar, energy storage kit

The kit includes four solar modules, a power controller, dual maximum power point trackers, two batteries with expandable storage, a microinverter and a smart meter current transformer. November 19, 2024 Ryan Kennedy Image: Zendure From pv magazine USA Zendure announced it has launched its SolarFlow Kit for customers in North America. SolarFlow Kit is a

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Canadian Solar announces nearly $712 million project for Kentucky battery plant

Canadian Solar announces nearly $712 million project for Kentucky battery plant

Courtesy: Canadian Solar ) By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A battery manufacturer has selected Kentucky for a nearly $712 million project to produce industrial-sized batteries used to store and distribute energy, a process seen as increasingly important to help secure a reliable electric grid for the country… https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/energy-storage/canadian-solar-announces-nearly-712-million-project-for-kentucky-battery-plant/

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China cuts export tax rebate for solar products

China cuts export tax rebate for solar products

China has reduced the export tax rebate for solar products, lowering refunded taxes for Chinese PV exporters and eating into their profit margins. The move might force some companies to increase export prices to mitigate potential financial losses. November 18, 2024 Vincent Shaw China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration have announced a reduction

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Thornova Solar starts solar cell, module production in Indonesia

Thornova Solar starts solar cell, module production in Indonesia

Thornova Solar has started producing solar cells and modules in Indonesia. CEO William Sheng says the move is in line with changing US market regulations. It plans to supply customers with cells and modules from Indonesia, Laos or the United States by mid-2025. November 18, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Thornova Solar California-headquartered Thornova Solar has

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Lithuania bans remote Chinese access to solar, wind, storage devices

Lithuania bans remote Chinese access to solar, wind, storage devices

Lithuania has decided to tighten its cybersecurity laws, banning manufacturers from countries deemed national security threats, including China, from remotely accessing management systems of solar, wind, and storage facilities. The European Solar Manufacturing Council has backed the move. November 18, 2024 Patrick Jowett Lithiuania’s parliament Image: BigHead, Wikimedia Commons The Lithuanian parliament has passed legislation

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CHN Energy starts connecting 1 GW of offshore solar in China

CHN Energy starts connecting 1 GW of offshore solar in China

CHN Energy has connected the first phase of its 1 GW offshore solar project in China to the grid, marking progress on what it calls the world’s largest open-sea solar array, capable of powering 2.67 million urban residents upon completion. November 15, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: JinkoSolar CHN Energy’s Guohua Energy Investment Co. Ltd. has

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