Category: Solar Systems

Germany-based Sinn Power plans to build a 1.8 MW floating PV system with vertically deployed solar modules. Construction is expected to start this summer. April 22, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt From pv magazine Germany Floating PV installations are still quite rare and generally small in size in Germany. Some megawatt-sized projects are now being developed or built, but the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG) stipulates that only a maximum of 15% of a water surface can be covered with solar modules. Developers must also maintain a minimum distance from the shore,…

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It’s getting easier and easier to access clean, renewable solar energy in the United States. Now, one company is offering consumers a way to get solar energy in their homes that is “as effortless as ordering pizza,” as CleanTechnica described it.  BLUETTI, which launched in Texas last year, is now also available in California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. The company offers free consultations as well as solar energy systems — complete with solar panels and battery storage — that are customized for each home, handling the paperwork and permit applications,…

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Also in Q1, China’s cumulative installed capacity of power generation reached 2,990GW, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.5%. The installed capacity from solar PV was around 660GW, increasing by 55% year-on-year. Moreover, the installed capacity of wind power reached about 456.6GW, showing a year-on-year increase of 21.5%. Moreover, in Q1, the cumulative average utilisation of solar power generation facilities in China was 279 hours, decreasing by 24 hours year-on-year. China has been increasing its installed solar capacity as it enjoyed impressive growth in 2023. According to the National Energy Administration…

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UniFirst completes rooftop solar panel projects to advance Companywide conservation and sustainability goals – Company Announcement – FT.com UniFirst completes rooftop solar panel projects to advance Companywide conservation and sustainability goals Apr 22 2024 11:58 BST WILMINGTON, Mass. , April 22, 2024 /CNW/ — UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, partnered with HOLT Renewables to finalize three rooftop solar power systems at UniFirst industrial laundry facilities in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and Stockton,…

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WILMINGTON, Mass. , April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, partnered with HOLT Renewables to finalize three rooftop solar power systems at UniFirst industrial laundry facilities in Austin and San Antonio, Texas , and Stockton, California . Combined, the solar power systems boast over 2,000 high-efficiency solar panels, promising substantial long-term benefits including clean energy, reduced emissions, and significant lifetime utility savings. “UniFirst takes pride in our ongoing commitment…

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Irpin Lyceum No. 1 has joined the ranks of energy-independent schools as part of the 100SolarSchools campaign by the Energy Act for Ukraine charity fund. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the German Solar Association (BSW) and the charity fund, a solar power station with an energy storage system has been installed on the school’s roof in the city of Irpin. This landmark project underscores the commitment to sustainable education and resilient infrastructure in line with the Solar Supports Ukraine initiative. The ceremonial opening of the solar power station was…

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Representational image. Credit: Canva Sunview Group Berhad, a prominent player in renewable energy, has announced the acceptance of banking facilities offered by Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad to its subsidiary, Fabulous Sunview Sdn. Bhd. The facilities, totalling USD 5.5 million, aim to support the importation of solar photovoltaic modules and related equipment for ongoing and future contracts. The Islamic Financing Facility under Import Financing-i (IF-i) will finance general working capital requirements for importing solar PV modules and other equipment necessary for fulfilling contracts related to Fabulous Sunview’s business activities. The…

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Representational image. Credit: Canva BII and FMO Invest $50 Million in BECIS to Boost Renewable Energy in South-East Asia British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, along with the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, FMO, announced today a joint financing of $50 million to BECIS, an energy-as-a-service provider in South-East Asia. This investment aims to support BECIS’s expansion in renewable energy solutions across Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and India. BECIS specializes in providing sustainable energy services, including rooftop solar, bioenergy, and energy efficiency solutions. The company’s objective…

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