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OneShot: A quick view on Global Renewable energy NEWS.

Most solar investments flowing to developed countries and China :

While the deployment of solar energy for electricity generation has been happening at an ever increasing rate, most of the investments are still flowing in to the developed countries, China and large developing nations like India. But head of International Solar Alliance Ajay Mathur (ISA) says that the last few years of ground work in the low-income countries, particularly in Africa, would begin yielding fruits soon.

Modi calls for global solar action during the first international solar festival :

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on the world to initiate measures that can make Earth a greeener planet.

On the occassion of the first International solar festival, Modi explained the importance of transitioning to using solar energy in the current world.

Spanish companies to collaborate on 49 MW of solar in Portugal:

BNZ, a Barcelona-based independent power producer (IPP), has announced a 49 MW solar project in northern Portugal in partnership with GRS, a Madrid-based solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor.

US authorities detain solar modules imported from Mexico :

Module manufacturer Maxeon says that US Customs and Border Protection officials have detained all of its panel imports from Mexico since July as the federal law enforcement agency investigates their compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Timber framed solar carports for residential, commercial applications :

Sweden-based Innoventum has launched a solar carport line equipped with bifacial modules in a larch wood structure. The solution may include electric vehicle charging, energy storage, LED lighting, and inverter systems.

Argentina raises self-consumption limit under net metering to 12 MW :

Eduardo Javier Rodriguez Chirillo, Argentina's secretary of energy, has signed Resolution No. 235/24. The new resolution raises the maximum size limit for self-consumption projects under net metering from 2 MW to 12 MW.

JinkoSolar on Smooth Track to 28% Efficiency TOPCon Tech :

It includes but is not limited to front-side passivation, edge passivation, optimized metallization and screen print, light trap technology to lock more sunlight drawn on the cell, etc. The PV giant also said it will mass produce 26.5% efficiency TOPCon in H2. Looking ahead, JinkoSolar also confirmed its plans to begin mass production of 27% efficiency cells by 2025.

Intersolar South America 2024 | DAH Solar Keep shining in Brazil! :

DAH Solar exhibited its global patented products, including the Full-Screen PV Module 2.0 series, the world’s first integrated PV system SolarUnit, and the energy storage products, showing its innovation strength and market influences to the global visitors.

Encore Renewable Energy breaks ground on its first New York solar project :

Encore Renewable Energy announced it has started construction on Constable Solar, the developer’s first solar project in New York State. Under New York’s NY-Sun Initiative and VDER program, NYSEG will compensate the project for the electricity produced from the new array and deliver affordable, reliable and carbon-free energy to their customers.

Silfab to debut bifacial solar panel for utility market at RE+ :

“Silfab Solar continues to expand and innovate to meet demands of customers who seek high-quality, high-efficiency PV solar panels that are made in America,” said Paolo Maccario, Silfab President and CEO. “With more than 40 years of solar industry experience and our well-known commitment to quality, reliability and innovation, Silfab remains a trusted partner for clean energy solutions in North America.”

Nevados overhauls latest All Terrain Tracker in time for RE+ :

Nevados, a developer of solar trackers capable of adapting to uneven sites, is taking orders for its new TRACE solar tracking solution. TRACE is the next generation of Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker — designed to work on steep and undulating terrain of up to 37% slopes, capable of preserving native topsoil.

Rocky Mountain Power is paying solar customers more incentives if they add storage later :

ES Solar has already sold 18 MWh of sonnen retrofit energy storage systems via the Go Back initiative within the greater Wattsmart Program in Utah. The company estimates that more than 75% of its 2024 sales are via the Go Back Program, resulting in upwards of 500 sonnen battery installations in Utah each month.

Bila Solar to unveil glass-less silicon solar panel with composite frame at RE+ :

After announcing last year it would start a 1-GW manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, lightweight solar panel company Bila Solar will unveil a new product next week at RE+ — a 520-W silicon panel that weighs just 25 lb.

Navisun and Ampion partnering on subscription management for five community solar projects :

Navisun and Ampion have announced a long-term, strategic partnership that will connect commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout the Northeast and Midwest with solar energy.

AGT completes 1.7-MW solar carport project for Raymond James :

The renewable energy project features 1.7 MW of solar power capacity spread across two carports built atop existing parking garages. Phase one of construction covered the P4 garage, adding 1 MW of solar power, and phase two included the P3 garage, adding 700 kW.

Trailblazing Technology - Huasun’s Revolutionary HJT Innovations Earn Ovation at Intersolar Mexico 2024 :

On September 3, at Intersolar Mexico 2024 in Mexico City, Huasun Energy showcased its latest innovations, including zero busbar (0BB) technology, Himalaya and Everest series HJT modules, and HJT-perovskite tandem cells.

Bulgaria And Turkish Smart Solar Technologies Partner On €123 Million Solar Manufacturing Facility :

A Turkish company, Smart Solar Technologies, plans to build a solar cell and panel factory in Bulgaria. This project is estimated to be worth around 123 million euros and is considered a priority investment by the Bulgarian government. The factory’s products would mainly be sold to European countries.

Voltalia Secures New Contract to Build 128-Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Ireland :

Voltalia has been selected by Ørsted to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for its first solar power plant in Ireland, located in County Carlow in the east of the country. This turnkey project further strengthens Voltalia’s footprint in Ireland, bringing its total capacity of projects built or under construction in the country to over 540 megawatts

Lebanon’s Turkish Hospital Launches Solar Energy Project To Ensure Uninterrupted Medical Services :

The Governmental Emergency Hospital in Sidon, commonly known as the Turkish Hospital, has officially launched a significant solar energy project, marking a major step in Lebanon’s effort to enhance its health sector’s readiness for emergencies.

TotalEnergies and RGE Secure Conditional Approval for Solar Energy Import to Singapore :

TotalEnergies and RGE, through their joint venture Singa Renewables Pte Ltd, have received Conditional Approval from Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) to import 1.0 gigawatt (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy from Indonesia to Singapore. The announcement was made by Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Tan See Leng, during the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024.