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28-MW portfolio of 10 solar projects in NJ, IL and SC receives funding
Close demonstrates
continued momentum in solar asset investment Soltage and Basalt
Infrastructure Partners announced an investment in a 28-MW solar
portfolio. The investment was funded by the Helios investment vehicle that the…
President nominates GOP, Dem preferred appointees to complete FERC
A longtime
state regulator and the founder of an energy consulting startup are President
Trump’s two nominees to fill the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and
maintain a bipartisan balance within the commission. Trump named
Virginia…
Future Living® Berlin Includes Panasonic’s Energy Management Solution
Buildings Published on July 27th, 2020 | by Carolyn Fortuna July 27th, 2020 by Carolyn Fortuna Earlier this month, Panasonic announced Future Living® Berlin, an “urban beacon” that spokespeople say will contribute to the…
1 GW of solar projects in North Queensland could be curtailed to zero
New system strength challenges have been identified in North Queensland putting the output of nearly 800 MW of additional solar projects at risk. July 28, 2020 Marija MaischNine more solar farms could see their output cut to zero due to…
New crack in solar ceiling as Victoria sweetens rooftop deal for landlords
The Victorian state government has sweetened its offer of discounted solar for the state’s rental households, with the addition of an interest-free loan program that would allow landlords to cut the upfront cost of installing a rooftop PV…
Top headlines of global microgrid news
The new edition of our “Top 5 Microgrid News” features microgrids on islands, at office and university buildings as well as small communities. This edition covers projects in the United Emirates, USA, UK and Switzerland. The featured…
Iberdrola to build biggest European solar and battery hydrogen plant
Spanish utility Iberdrola has partnered with European fertiliser giant Fertiberia to build a 100MW solar PV plant with 20MWh battery storage to power one of the largest electrolytic hydrogen production systems in the world.Iberdrola,…
Can India Provide Free Solar-Powered Irrigation To All Its Farmers?
Agriculture Published on July 27th, 2020 | by Anand Upadhyay July 27th, 2020 by Anand Upadhyay The power demand for agricultural irrigation in India requires about 18% of its electricity consumption.
60% of the irrigation is…
Small batteries but high stakes for New Hampshire home energy storage pilot
The results of Liberty Utilities’ residential battery program could help determine how the state deploys the technology. A New Hampshire utility has begun installing batteries in customers’ homes as part of a pilot program that could help…
NGOs to generate funds from solar energy under world-first model
Many charities might find it a stretch to allocate the capital for their organisations to become solar powered, but Australian startup Allume Energy, with the help of funding from ARENA, is set to test an everyone’s-a-winner solution. July…