Renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) market volume in Germany nearly quadrupled in 2023, increasing by 323% over 2022, according to the German Energy Agency (dena).
US solar developer Origis Energy has secured a US$136 million construction financing facility and conversion to term loan with financial group Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) for a PV plant in Florida, US.
The rapid deployment of solar and other renewables is creating new pressures on the efficient operation of electricity markets. Stephen Woodhouse looks at whether a shift from national to locational pricing offers a solution to optimal market design as decarbonisation efforts gather.
The solar manufacturing industry shifting its focus towards sustainability across the entire value of the supply chain is essential, according to the CEO of German wafer producer NexWafe.
Virtual power plants (VPPs) in California, US, could provide over 7.5GW of capacity, around 15% of peak demand by 2035, according to a report from consultancy The Brattle Group for non-profit GridLab.
Minnesota-based independent power producer (IPP) Lydian Energy has made its official launch with a portfolio of 1.75GW of solar and battery storage projects in the US.