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OneShot: A quick view on Global Renewable energy NEWS.

Indian solar panels face US scrutiny for possible links to China forced labour :

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has detained nearly $43 million in shipments of electronics equipment from India since October under a 2022 law banning goods made with forced labor, according to agency data, representing a new focus for the trade enforcement agency.

Solar Landscape to plan community solar projects for NSA self-storage properties :

National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a real estate group invested in self-storage properties, plans to partner with Solar Landscape to pursue installation of solar projects on NSA properties nationwide. The groups plan to develop at least 100 MW of solar capacity.

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

Encore Renewable Energy announced today that construction is underway on a 3.6-MW solar array located in Constable, New York. Constable Solar is Encore’s first solar project in New York State and part of nearly 90 MW of solar and energy storage currently under development by Encore in the Empire State. Under New York’s NY-Sun Initiative and VDER program, NYSEG will compensate Encore for the electricity produced from the new array and deliver affordable, reliable and carbon-free energy to their customers.

Clearway begins construction on latest solar + storage project in California :

Clearway Energy Group has started construction on its Rosamond South I solar and storage project in Kern County, California. The 140-MW solar and 118-MW storage Rosamond South 1, which is referred to as Golden Fields Solar IV LLC by its offtakers, is under long-term contracts with several California load-serving entities, including 15-year agreements with MCE, The University of California, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility, Eastside Power Authority and City of Moreno Valley.

BlueWave announces nearly-20-MW agrivoltaic portfolio across Massachusetts :

BlueWave announced five new projects across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that incorporate the company’s dual-use solar design and operate under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program. The projects, which BlueWave owns and operates, are located in Palmer, Haverhill, Dighton and Douglas, and are adding 19.8 MWDC of generation and 29.7 MWh of storage to the power grid.

Pineapple Energy’s Q2 2024: Strategic Restructuring Amidst Solar Sector Challenges Signals Future Growth :

Pineapple Energy Inc, a key player in sustainable solar energy and backup power, provided an update on its ongoing business activities following the release of its second-quarter 2024 earnings report. The company is addressing the impact of industry-specific challenges on its performance, with signs of recovery emerging.

South Africa Sees Surge In Renewable Energy Projects Seeking Grid Connection, Reaches 133 GW In 2024 Survey :

A comprehensive survey conducted by Eskom, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has revealed a remarkable surge in renewable energy projects seeking grid connection in South Africa.

Accelerating Deployment To Meet 2030 Climate Targets Amid Global Challenges – McKinsey Insights :

Nearly nine years after the landmark Paris Agreement, the world is at a crucial point in the transition away from fossil fuels, almost halfway through what many have called a “decisive decade” for climate action. Translating the ambitious climate targets set by governments and companies into concrete actions relies heavily on accelerating the deployment and adoption of various interrelated technologies.

Mali’s Path To Clean Energy - Identifying Top Sites For Solar And Wind Projects With 400 GW Potential :

A recent report by IRENA provides insights into Mali’s potential for large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind projects. The analysis identifies zones in Mali that are highly suitable for investing in these renewable energy sources, focusing on both technical and economic factors.

TMEIC to open 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas :

TMEIC Corporation Americas will manufacture utility-scale solar inverters at the facility. It said the site is large enough to scale up to an annual production capacity of 9 GW of inverters and will scale based on demand.

Uzbekistan set for large solar-plus-battery system :

According to a listing on ADB’s website, the Samarkand 1 Solar PV and BESS Project will involve the construction of two solar power plants, of 100 MW and 400 MW, a pooling station, 500 MWh BESS, loop-in loop-out transmission lines, and a 70 km overhead transmission line.

Helexia secures €60 million to expand solar projects in multiple countries :

Helexia, a solar rooftop and PV carport specialist, has announced the completion of a €60 million ($67.1 million) incremental financing facility. The funds will support a portfolio of 290 solar rooftop and carport projects in Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

JinkoSolar joint venture brings manufacturing facility to Saudi Arabia :

Governments in MENA countries have ambitious climate targets and outstanding market potential, says JinkoSolar Vice President Dany Qian, who discusses the company’s smart factory concept being developed in Saudi Arabia.

Major US corporations embracing community solar :

The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) says that household names such as Microsoft, Google, Walmart, Starbucks, Rivian, Wendy’s, and T-Mobile are just a few of the Fortune 500 companies that have signed agreements with community solar developers.

Tindo Solar, Capral to team up in Australian solar panel supply chain :

Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has revealed the first link in a domestic downstream supply chain that is to support a planned sixfold increase in its annual output, via a supply arrangement with Capral Aluminium.