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Standard Solar Expands into Texas Renewable Energy Market with Acquisition of 9.9 MW Solar Project In a significant move marking its entry into the Texas renewable energy sector, Standard Solar has announced the acquisition of a 9.9-megawatt (MWac) behind-the-meter solar project to power part of an industrial process load for Messer Americas in Texas. This latest endeavor underscores Standard Solar’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and further solidifies its position as a leader in the ownership, operation, funding, and development of commercial and community solar assets across 23 states. The acquisition of the Bluebonnet project from EDF Renewables North America represents a notable stride for Standard Solar. The project, developed by EDF Renewables’ Distribution-Scale Power […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dbzbxJEY #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #9.9mwsolarproject #northamerica #renewableenergy #standardsolar #texas

Queequeg Renewables is on track to submit planning permission for more than 12 renewable energy projects across the UK by the end of June 2024. The UK has ambitious targets in place for reducing carbon emissions and growing the contribution of renewables to the country's energy mix. The Renewable Energy Roadmap has put in place a regulatory framework that encourages investment in long-term renewable schemes. Read more about this topic at https://lnkd.in/dS_GeJ_C #visuna #renewableenergy #greenenergy #reducingcarbon #energyprojects #newdevelopments

🔋Long duration energy storage is core to tripling renewables by 2030🔋 At COP28, 118 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030. Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council), was interviewed by Forbes and shared the importance of this technology: “Tripling the renewable energy capacity worldwide means installing more than 1 million MWh annually by 2030—double the record set in 2023. That will require $1.5 trillion yearly, almost three times more than we spent in 2023. That’s a formidable objective.” The LDES Council estimates that they would reduce global industrial greenhouse gas emissions by 65% and potentially save $540 billion yearly. Shoutout to Max Boon Abbie Anderson Michael Burgoyne Tom Nice for securing such impactful coverage 👏 Read more in Forbes 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtwaRB_G

The outlook for renewable energy is exceedingly promising! Summary: The 2024 edition of GreenCape's annual reports, produced in partnership with the UK's PACT programme, project approximately 32 GW of renewable energy capacity in South Africa by 2030. These reports, available for free download, outline investment opportunities in key renewable energy sectors. Private procurement, led by solar PV, is driving new build renewables, with transmission constraints prompting expansion plans. The reports highlight legislative changes, market opportunities, and the potential for job creation in a shifting energy landscape. https://lnkd.in/eKT8HqDs

RES Selected by Repsol for Operations and Maintenance Services at Major Solar Project in Texas RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has been chosen by Repsol to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services at the Frye Solar facility in Kress, Texas. This partnership reflects a shared dedication to sustainability and innovation, with a focus on maximizing the performance of Repsol’s 637 MWdc solar project. Terry Oswald, Vice President of Operations and Maintenance at Repsol Renewables North America, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating, “By teaming with RES on this comprehensive O&M agreement, Repsol Renewables North America will ensure the highest levels of safety, reliability, and performance at our largest utility-scale solar site […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dj2TnhBu #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #america #northamerica #renewableenergy #repsol #solarenergy

An update from New Zealand! 🇳🇿 HES Aotearoa, a joint venture formed by Hive Energy, Ethical Power, and Solar South West, has announced a nine solar farm development partnership with leading solar energy generation company, Lodestone Energy Limited. Once constructed, the HESA sites will represent more than 500 GWh in additional solar generation for Aotearoa. The solar farms will contribute significantly to renewable energy capacity in New Zealand. To put it into perspective, the combined portfolio’s capacity of approximately 372 MW will produce enough electricity to power approximately 70,000 homes. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/etkaCXT2 #change #sustainability #CleanPower #CleanEnergy #renewables #CleanFuture #ClimateChange #SolarEnergy #emissions #future

FRV Australia's First Hybrid Solar-Storage Plant Enhances Grid Stability and Energy Efficiency FRV Australia launches its first hybrid solar-storage plant, boosting Queensland's grid with 2.4 MW solar and 2.5 MW / 5 MWh battery capacity. 💡 Innovation: FRV's Dalby Hybrid Power Plant combines solar PV and battery storage, marking a milestone in Australia's renewable energy landscape. 💡 Efficiency: The integration enhances energy efficiency and grid resilience, ensuring more stable renewable energy generation. 💡 Market Impact: The plant supports multiple revenue streams, including arbitrage and FCAS services, crucial for future energy supply and security. 💡 Strategic Growth: Reflects FRV’s pioneering approach and commitment to the energy transition, backed by significant investments and ongoing projects across Australia. 💡 Learning and Expansion: Lessons from Dalby will inform the development of larger hybrid and battery storage projects, furthering Australia’s renewable energy goals.

Investments in renewable energy on a global scale surged to an impressive $358 billion during the initial half of 2023. This marked a remarkable 22% increase in comparison to the period in the previous year, setting a new record as the highest level of investment ever recorded for any six-month timeframe.🥳 #renewableenergy #solar #onshorewind

As state regulators and utilities themselves announce renewable energy goals, often more questions are raised than are answered, at least initially. For starters, what will the mix of renewables look like, particularly utility-scale vs local or customer-based energy sources (typically called distributed energy resources, or DERs)? And what is the best way to balance these two very different approaches to delivering renewable energy? Looking at utility-scale renewables, there is an argument to be made that economies of scale make this the go-to for rolling out renewables at a large scale. Industry analysts are forecasting a massive growth of utility-scale renewables. One source, Canary Media, reports that U.S. has nearly 160 gigawatts of installed solar capacity, more than half of which is utility-scale. More than double that amount of new solar — 358 gigawatts — is forecast to be installed in the U.S. by the end of 2030. This begs more questions about transmission infrastructure, back-up generation , and energy storage, the answers to which are all very expensive. #energy #power #grid #investment #digit Click the [pic and see more https://lnkd.in/eFh6h6P5

Repsol’s Frye Solar Project: Largest Photovoltaic Plant in the U.S. Signals Major Leap in Renewable Energy Strategy In a significant stride towards its commitment to sustainable energy, Repsol, the global energy company, has successfully completed the construction of its Frye Solar project, marking its largest photovoltaic plant in the United States to date. With a total installed capacity of 637 MW, of which 570 MW are currently operational, the Frye Solar project stands as a monumental addition to Repsol’s renewable energy portfolio. Situated near the city of Kress in Swisher County, Texas, the project boasts nearly one million solar panels, symbolizing Repsol’s dedication to clean energy initiatives. Repsol’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Low Carbon Generation North […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dNuGzCH4 #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #america #northamerica #repsol #solarprojects #texas