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U.S. utility giant invests in 5B to accelerate use of solar energy
In a show of confidence in the company’s pre-fabricated, re-deployable solar technology, U.S. utility giant AES has made a strategic investment in Sydney-based 5B. The US $8.6 million (AU$12 million) investment round that has included AES will help the start-up, which has been tapped to build the...Read more -
Enel Green Power started construction of the first solar + storage project in North America
Enel Green Power started construction of the Lily solar + storage project, its first hybrid project in North America that integrates a renewable energy plant with utility-scale battery storage. By pairing the two technologies, Enel can store energy generated by the renewable plants to be delivere...Read more -
3000 solarpanels on roof GD-iTS Warehouse in Zaltbommel, The Netherlands
Zaltbommel, July 7, 2020 – For years, GD-iTS’s warehouse in Zaltbommel, The Netherlands, has stored and transhipped large amounts of solar panels. Now, for the first time, these panels can also be found ON the roof. Spring 2020, GD-iTS has assigned KiesZon to install over 3,000 solar panels on th...Read more -
12.5MW floating power plant built in Thailand
JA Solar (“the Company”) announced that the Thailand’s 12.5MW floating power plant, which utilized its high-efficiency PERC modules, was successfully connected to the grid. As the first large-scale floating photovoltaic power plant in Thailand, the completion of the project is of grea...Read more -
Global Renewable Energy Review 2020
In response to the exceptional circumstances stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, the annual IEA Global Energy Review has expanded its coverage to include real-time analysis of developments to date in 2020 and possible directions for the rest of the year. In addition to reviewing 2019 energy ...Read more -
Covid-19 impact on solar renewable energy growth
Despite the COVID-19 impact, renewables are forecast to be the only energy source to grow this year compared to 2019. Solar PV, in particular, is set to lead the fastest growth of all renewable energy sources. With the majority of delayed projects expected to resume in 2021, it’s believed ...Read more -
Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) Projects for Aboriginal Housing Offices
Recently, JA Solar has supplied high-efficiency modules for rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) projects for houses managed by the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The project was rolled out in the Riverina, Central West, Dubbo and Western New South Wales regions, which ...Read more -
What is solar energy?
What is solar energy? Solar energy is the most abundant energy resource on Earth. It can be captured and used in several ways, and as a renewable energy source, is an important part of our clean energy future. What is solar energy? Key takeaways Solar energy comes from the sun and can b...Read more