Mysterious, higher energy yields in vertical PV systems
Scientists in the Netherlands have sought to understand the reason for unexpected gains in vertical PV systems and found that these installations have a much higher heat transfer coefficient than their horizontally deployed counterparts. From pv magazine global A group of researchers at the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) has conducted a series of tests […]
National Grid Renewables secures PPAs to build 270-MW solar project
National Grid Renewables has announced the execution of two power purchase agreements for its Blevins Solar Project, a 270-MW development located in Falls County, Texas. Under the PPAs, Fujifilm has contracted 125 MW of solar, and Bristol Myers Squibb has contracted 145 MW of solar. Blevins is estimated to begin construction in 2024 and reach… […]
After rescue deal, Siemens Energy unveils massive loss
Siemens Energy reported a 4.59-billion-euro ($5-billion) annual loss Wednesday, dragged down by a crisis in its wind power unit, a day after a government-backed rescue package was unveiled for the German group. The huge loss in the 2022-2023 financial year for the company, whose operations range from building wind turbines to power grids, was far […]
Oyo APC dismisses rumour of planned dissolution of exco
Tribune Online Oyo APC dismisses rumour of planned dissolution of exco THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has clarified that there is no plan to dissolve the executive committee of the party at any level and warned people believed to be behind such rumour to desist. This clarification came on the heels of […]
Antora Energy receives $4M grant to scale thermophotovoltaic technology
Antora says its thermal batteries offer a cost-effective way to store energy and produce high-temperature industrial heat and electricity on demand. Antora Energy received a grant for over $4 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to scale up its heat-to-power thermophotovoltaic technology, which can store renewable power as heat in blocks of solid carbon. […]
Strike: Reps adjourn sitting, seek speedy resolution of FG, labour dispute
The House of Representatives has adjourned plenary as a result of the strike declared by Organized Labour. The Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, called for an adjournment after “Matters of urgent public importance” were considered and adopted. As he led the discussion, Kalu, an All Progressives Congress, APC, member representing Bende Federal Constituency […]
GAF Energy completes construction on solar shingle manufacturing facility in Texas
GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company, announced it has completed construction on its second manufacturing facility making its Timberline Solar Energy Shingle (ES). The 450,000-ft2 building in Georgetown, Texas, just outside Austin, will have an annual production capacity of 250 MW of the solar shingles. Full operation is planned by the end of this year.… […]
Sunrise brief: California aims to absorb renewable generation with flexible demand appliances
Also on the rise: Long-duration storage and renewables can cut global industrial emissions by 65%. DSD Renewables secures $250 million strategic investment. And more. California aims to absorb renewable generation with flexible demand appliances California plans to shift 3 GW of load from dirtier, more expensive times of day to cleaner, less expensive times by […]
Energy Transition: Arla Foods unveils plan to build solar power plant in Damau farm, Kaduna State
Arla Foods Nigeria, maker of Dano milk, has unveiled a 4-year energy transition plan to build a solar power plant for its state-of-the-art dairy farm in Kaduna, aiming to generate up to 750KVA installed capacity by 2027. The Managing Director, Arla Foods Nigeria, Peder Pedersen, disclosed this while speaking during the opening session of the […]
Blue Planet Energy releases BlueWave residential ESS
Blue Planet Energy has released its new BlueWave home battery system. The modular residential energy storage solution can be installed by one technician in under an hour, the company claims. BlueWave features a pre-wired system, eliminating the need for cumbersome wiring, cables and multiple boxes. Modular batteries and inverters are clicked in, along with a… […]