Solar Energy

Darwin International Airport completes its first phase of 5.5MW solar farm

Darwin International Airport has completed first phase of 5.5MW solar farm, switching on 4MW installation that will ultimately supply 25 percent of airport’s power needs. It is believed to be the world’s largest airport solar system. The Darwin Airport solar plant array, which is a $13 million project, will be adding another 1.5MW in phase […]

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New Solar Technology to use Desert Sand to Store Energy

Researchers in Abu Dhabi have tested a pilot device that can store solar energy in sand to improve the efficiency of power plants and provide energy during night. Developed at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, the device uses gravity to drain sand from a higher basin into a lower one, heating up the […]

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Toshiba Wins Mega 33.5MW Solar Project Contract in Japan from Thai Gunkul

Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp. has been awarded a contract by Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Public Co. Ltd. to develop a 33.5 MW solar power plant in Kimitsu, Chiba prefecture, Japan. Toshiba has announced that it will provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for 33.5-MW solar project to Thailand-based Gunkul Engineering Pcl’s. The 33.5 MW […]

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AGL to harness solar power from 1000 batteries to provide back-up electricity during peak demand

Australia’s energy giant, AGL has planned to install solar batteries on around 1000 homes across Adelaide, with an objective to develop a ‘virtual power plant’ to provide back-up electricity to houses and the state’s energy grid during times of high energy demand. The installation of solar batteries on 1000 homes is expected to be the […]

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DESRI acquires First Solar’s 11 MW California PV project

The Rancho Seco Solar Project, located on the site of a decommissioned nuclear power plant, marks the latest deal between D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments and First Solar. D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has taken possession of First Solar’s 11 MW Rancho Seco Solar Project in Sacramento County, California, for an undisclosed amount. The First […]

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ReNew Power acquires 5-MW Solar Plant PPA for Chandigarh International Airport

ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited, one of the India’s top renewable energy company has acquired a PPA for 5-MW solar plant installation from Chandigarh International Airport (CHIAL). The solar project is said to use Single Axis Tracker Technology for improved efficiency. The agreement duration for the 5-MW project is 25 years and was earlier in […]

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8minutenergy to build 20-MW solar project for PG&E

8minutenergy Renewables LLC, a US solar developer has announced that it will develop a fourth Redwood Solar Farm project in Kern County, California with a capacity of 20 MW, or 26 megawatts in direct current (DC). The 8minutenergy has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) to commission the project, which is expected […]

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5200 Megawatts Solar Capacity to be added in 2016-17

India is set to add 5200 MW solar capacity this fiscal year with various states coming out with policies for the sector. The reports from a study conducted by the ratings agency, CARE, it is estimated that out of total installed renewable energy capacity of 42750 MW as on 31st March, the solar energy share […]

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