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At the end of each week, pv magazine summarizes in Spanish important news that has occurred in the last 7 days and published on the groups different portals.
The Netherlands allocates 440 million dollars to the construction of batteries
The Government of the Netherlands has allocated 416.6 million euros (439.5 million dollars) to finance the construction of commercial-scale batteries connected to ground-based solar farms or to large rooftop photovoltaic systems.
Kenyas first hybrid solar-hydro plant comes into operation
The project, located near Nairobi, consists of a 150 kW solar panel, a 50 kW cross-flow turbine and a 240 kWh storage facility. SolarNow CEO and CFO Ernst Vriesendorp told pv magazine that despite its humble size, the project has “big” benefits.
Australian government approves countrys largest battery
The Australian federal government has approved the construction of a 1.2 GW/2.4 GWh battery system - one of the largest in the world - at a site northwest of Melbourne. The project is owned by Equis Development, with support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board.
Bulgaria begins the process for the first renewable energy auction
The Bulgarian Government has opened the public debate for the countrys first renewable energy auction. Through the procurement exercise, it expects to allocate 1,425 MW of renewable energy generation capacity and 350 MW of storage.
A Nigerian manufacturer launches a 100 MW solar panel factory
Auxano Solar has launched a 100 MW solar panel assembly factory in Lagos (Nigeria). He launched the project in 2016.
Northvolt to open battery factory in Canada
Northvolt says it will use a circular economy approach to achieve 60 GW/h of annual cell production in Quebec, Canada, with the goal of assembling batteries for the US automotive market.
Bangladesh mandates rooftop PV on large new buildings
Bangladesh has implemented a new rule that new buildings with rooftops larger than 92.2 square meters must install net metered solar energy systems as a prerequisite for connection to network.
Irish Government allocates €380 million to residential and community subsidy schemes
According to the Irish Governments 2024 budget, some €380 million ($403 million) has been allocated to housing and community improvement subsidy schemes. communities, including photovoltaic solar installations. However, the head of the local energy association warns pv magazine that the new budget may not be “as generous” as it appears at first glance.
Australian hydropower company begins work on 2 GW pumped hydro project
Exploratory work and detailed site investigations have begun for the 2 GW Borumba Dam pumped hydro project in Queensland, Australia. |
