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FRV secures financing for Metz Solar Farm in New South Wales
Financing has been secured for the 115 MW Metz Solar Farm, in the New England region just east of Armidale. The Green Loan will support construction of this large-scale renewable-energy project.
Evander Mines solar photovoltaic plant update
Pan African has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement with juwi South Africa to construct its 9.975MWac solar photovoltaic plant at Evander Mines (“Evander Mines solar photovoltaic plant”).
Trina Solar completes 35 MW solar power plant in Vietnam
Trina Solar just completed the construction of the 35MW Trung Son Solar Power Plant in Vietnam. The project has achieved commercial operation and is the company’s second utility scale solar plant in Vietnam following its 42MW Phong Phu project. Trina Solar served as a Turn-Key Solution provider wherein it developed, designed, constructed and connected the solar plant to the 110kV Grid of the Vietnamese Electricity Power Company EVN on time. The company now is in charge of the plant as it undergoes the Operation & Maintenance phase and takes care in securing the power plant’s safety and operational energy output.
AER approves AEMO request to trigger Retailer Reliability Obligation in NSW
he Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has completed its review and consultation of the reliability instrument request from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for New South Wales in 2024. Following the review and consideration of submissions, the AER has decided to make the T-3 reliability instrument, triggering the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO).
Maxeon wins patent validity ruling in China
Maxeon Solar Technologies has announced that the company has received a positive patent validity ruling in a patent invalidation action filed in China by the Chinese solar manufacturer Longi Green Energy Technology. The action was filed against one of Maxeon’s patents for the proprietary and fundamental shingled solar cell panel technology used to deploy solar panels that Maxeon designs and sells under the ‘SunPower Performance’ brand name.
Transport emissions returning to pre-Covid highs
New research from the Australia Institute’s (TAI) climate and energy program shows that while the Covid pandemic provided a brief respite from some fossil fuel emissions, in sectors like transport — which lacks any climate-abatement policy — emissions are quickly rising back to pre-pandemic heights.
Large Battery to support renewable energy and keep ‘lights on’ in Hunter
A first of its kind, a 28 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being developed by Precinct Capital and Edify Energy will help keep the lights on in Newcastle and support renewable energy zone ambitions for the Hunter region.
SMA Australia closes out a record year of large-scale solar project sale
The transition to renewable energy in Australia continued to move forward in 2020. Numerous large-scale solar projects have been installed and are contributing to a sustainable and secure power supply.
Taqa announces financial closing for the world’s largest solar power plant
A 2 GW solar power plant in Al Dhafra received financing from seven international banks, with Taqa to own 40% of project, and Masdar, EDF Renewables and JinkoPower to own 20% each, with EWEC as procurer.
ESCO Pacific sells shovel-ready PPA-backed 110 MWp Moura Solar Farm (QLD)
ESCO Pacific is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of its Moura Solar Farm (QLD) with European investor Mytilineos SA (RIC: MYTr.AT, Bloomberg: MYTIL.GA, ADR: MYTHY US). The Moura Solar Farm is backed by a long term PPA and is shovel-ready with a committed grid connection. Construction activities will commence shortly.
