Jordan has devised plans to expand its renewable energy sources to 50 percent of the total energy mix by 2030, its Energy Minister was quoted on Wednesday as saying. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh said the Arab Kingdom would soon start enforcing new laws governing solar and wind energy projects as part of a strategy to encourage investment in this industry and boost reliance on renewable energy.
With electricity bills tipped to rise by up to 18% across Queensland, NSW and South Australia entering the new financial year, Aussies are actively seeking renewable energy alternatives. Launching Monday, the Solar Home Bundle from EnergyAustralia is set to provide eligible homeowners with a solar and battery system that is installed and managed by EnergyAustralia with no upfront costs as part of a 7-year energy plan. Home owners taking up the offer will receive a solar system that includes tier-one rooftop solar panels, an inverter and 10.1kWh battery.
South African independent renewable energy company, Earth & Wire has placed an order with U.S.-based energy storage provider, Ambri, for a 300MW, 1,200MW battery system for the company’s combined wind and solar facility in the Eastern Cape. The long-duration energy storage system represents the largest ever deployed in South Africa, with first delivery of the batteries expected in Q2, 2024, and installation completion expected in 2026.
SAO PAULO, June 29 (Reuters) – Brazilian power utility Cemig (CMIG4.SA) said on Wednesday it reached a deal to acquire a special purpose company holding three photovoltaic plants for around 100 million reais ($19.30 million). The payment will be made when the solar plants start operating, which is scheduled to happen between July and February 2023, the company said. The plants are located in Minas Gerais state and will supply around 2,500 commercial and industrial customers.
Queensland government-owned generator CS Energy has announced plans to build the largest grid-scale battery in the state at Greenbank in Brisbane’s outer southern suburbs. The 200 MW/400 MWh project will be delivered in partnership with Queensland network operator Powerlink.
Sydney-based renewables outfit Energy Estate has revealed plans to launch a $500 million-plus capital raise to accelerate the roll-out of its development pipeline, which includes large-scale solar PV and wind, green hydrogen and pumped hydro projects. Since its formation in 2018, Energy Estate has announced plans to co-develop more than 30 GW of large-scale projects, including solar PV, long-duration energy storage, wind, and hydrogen production.
Australian energy company CS Energy has secured three utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects from the New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA) in the US.
Fast moving consumer goods company, British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by investing into solar energy.
Customers in the state can now commit to purchasing solar renewable energy credits from these facilities. Once the facilities are finished being built, the customers will receive their needs from the clean solar energy sources.
VIETNAM, June 3 – Crude oil, coal, gas, hydropower and renewable energy are domestically exploited energy sources, of which coal has played the main role in the country’s energy sector. — Photo baodautu.vn