BEIJING, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar Co., Ltd., a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that it supplied all 48.3MW PERC modules for BP Solar 1 PV Power Plant in Vietnam. This represents the country’s first project that uses PERC modules. Additionally, it is an important step in driving the application of high-efficiency solar modules in the markets of Vietnam and other Southeast Asia areas, and is of great importance for the development of renewable energy in the region. Located in Ninh Thuan Province, the solar plant is developed and constructed by Bac Phuong Joint Stock Company (EPC…

Inverters are becoming more and more versatile, enabling new applications for self-consumption, storage systems, e-mobility, power-to-heat and smart homes. Hybrid inverters, solar retrofit solutions and digital platforms are in. Driven by digitalization, innovation cycles for inverters are becoming ever shorter. Not only do inverters convert direct currents to alternating currents and act as the electronic “brain” of photovoltaic installations, but they are increasingly becoming a digital jack off all trades. The new hybrid inverter, developed by a reputable German manufacturer, is exemplary of this new-found versatility. The three-phase device, available in five output classes ranging from 4.2 to 10 kilowatts, has…

Luxembourg / Madrid, 20/02/2019 – Marguerite, a leading European infrastructure fund, has acquired an 80% stake from OPDEnergy in two ready-to-build solar PV assets with a total capacity of 100 MWp located in Merida (Extremadura region) and Cadiz (Andalucia region), Spain. The construction of the solar photovoltaic (PV) plants is planned to be completed by late 2019, with a total expected yearly production of 200GWh once under operation. The 100MWp portfolio is part of the capacity awarded to OPDEnergy during the last regulatory auctions conducted in Spain. The plants, however, will sell electricity under a long-term PPA signed with Centrica,…

UK Power Networks is taking innovative steps to create the country’s first smart charging market for electric vehicle drivers. The new market will put electric vehicle drivers in control, enabling them to charge when and where they wish, while rewarding people who choose to fill up their vehicle outside the morning and early evening electricity peak times. Filling up a typical electric vehicle on a fast charger consumes roughly as much electricity as a house would use at the peak time of the day and clusters of electric vehicles can place significant additional demands on the local electricity infrastructure. UK…

February 19, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 10 commercial and industrial (C&I) energy as a service (EaaS) solutions providers, with Schneider Electric, ENGIE, and Veolia ranked as the leading market players. C&I energy users are increasingly seeking cost-effective, customized, and comprehensive energy...

Jinko Power, a global renewable energy company, Ardian Infrastructure, one of the European leaders of the Infrastructure sector and White Summit Capital AG, a Switzerland-based firm specializing in private infrastructure, have reached an agreement to jointly construct and operate “La Isla”, a 182.5 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant near Seville, Spain. The project was previously wholly owned and developed by Jinko Power International, a sister company of Jinko Solar, the solar panel manufacturer. The plant is currently in development and construction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2019. Once in operation, La Isla will be one…

Rwanda’s government plans to develop a new district for low and middle-income residents in Kigali. The project is part of the state strategy for the development of sustainable and energy-efficient living spaces. “Sweco will work closely together with residents and public authorities to support the implementation of Rwanda’s sustainability strategy. The aim is to provide liveable, well-serviced and connected urban and rural settlements. By offering affordable and social housing, residents with low and middle incomes will benefit in particular from the project,” advises Ina Brandes, President of Sweco Germany & Central Europe. In the first project stage, Sweco will conduct…

ABP is pleased to announce that green energy is now being produced at the UK’s most inland port – Goole – after a successful £1 million rooftop solar initiative. The major 14-week project saw the installation of 4,341 solar panels across four rooftops, creating enough electricity during peak generation times to run the Port of Goole solely from clean energy. It will produce enough electricity (1.1 megawatts) to power around 154 residential homes per year. Any surplus energy supplies will be exported to the National Grid. ABP Humber Director, Simon Bird, said: “This is a real green milestone for the…

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) – formerly Adwec (Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company) – has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from leading developers to finance, build and operate a 2000MW solar photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi besides taking responsibility for its maintenance and ownership. To come up at Al Dhafra, around 50 km from the UAE capital, the greenfield solar PV plant is aimed at supporting the emirate’s achievements in sustainability and energy diversification through the use of renewable and clean energy. Ewec said under the contract, the winning developer or developer consortium will own…

The “Global Solar PV Balance of Systems (BOS) Market 2019-2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global solar PV balance of systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 21% during the forecast period. The market has witnessed an increasing development of Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) as it significantly reduces the energy use by slashing its demand. It supplies the energy needs from renewable energy sources, such as solar panels. The ZEBs are constructed and designed using special materials, such as well-insulated building structures to prevent leaks for heating/cooling and increase the overall building efficiency. Renewable energy…