China’s Risen Energy inks deal to provide 20MW of its new 500W PV modules, marking a first in the higher efficiency, lower LCOE push.
Risen Energy leads race to deliver 500W solar modules, cut system costs
W.A. community virtual power plant confirms $50m Swiss investment
Swiss investment firm SUSI Partners confirms $A50m investment into W.A. residential solar-plus-storage project by Starling Energy Group – billed as world’s largest VPP.
Largest New York City solar project – with battery – set for JFK Airport
SunPower to develop NYC’s largest solar project, including 13MW PV, a 7.5MW battery and a 6.1MW community solar facility to supply local communities at reduced rates.
Africa gold mine to install huge solar and battery system, slash fuel costs
Canadian gold-mining company B2Gold to install one of world’s largest off-grid solar battery hybrid systems at the Fekola gold mine in Mali.
“Cheers”: XXXX beer goes solar
Brewers of XXXX announced last week that it had completed a $2 million project to install solar panels on its Milton, Brisbane brewery.
Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch to be 100% renewable by 2021
Global brewing giant and parent company of Australia’s iconic CUB brand will be 100% renewable four years ahead of schedule, via new PPA with Texas solar farm.
City of Sydney pledges to source 100% renewables in 2020
In a major upgrade from its previous 50% by 2030 renewable energy target, the City of Sydney has committed to purchase 100% of its electricity from renewables, starting next year.
Idaho Power sets record low solar price in shift to 100% renewables
Idaho utility commits to supply 100% clean energy by 2045, starting with deal to buy 120MW from future solar project for US2.175¢/kWh – a potentially record-low cost in the US.
Bank Australia commits to 100% renewables, calls on business to lead transition
Bank Australia becomes second Australian company to sign up for 100 per cent renewable energy initiative, and calls on other business to lead transition.
Ausgrid and Reposit unveil 1MW virtual power plant in NSW
Ausgrid and Reposit Power launch pilot 1MW virtual power plant linking the rooftop solar and battery storage of 233 customers across 170 NSW suburbs.
