MUNICH: JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it has supplied I+D Energias with 7.8MW of solar modules which were installed at two PV power plants in Hungary. The construction of both plants began in November 2018 and […]
Which energy storage technology is going to power Australia’s future?
Recent events in Australia indicate a growing appetite for renewable energy and energy storage in the energy sector. Pumped hydro, thermal energy storage, hydrogen—which form of storage will reign supreme Down Under? New regulations and a growing share of renewables are changing the way the electricity market operates in Australia, opening up a playground for […]
BHP seeks to capitalize on opportunities in electric transport and renewables
BHP, the world’s biggest miner, said Wednesday the outlook for coal was “challenged” and there was “no appetite for growth” as it sought to capitalize on opportunities in electric transport and renewables. The miner outlined its long-term strategy months after other major global commodities giants — including Glencore and Rio Tinto — said they were […]
Utilities are starting to invest in big batteries instead of building new power plants
Due to their decreasing costs, lithium-ion batteries now dominate a range of applications including electric vehicles, computers and consumer electronics. You might only think about energy storage when your laptop or cellphone are running out of juice, but utilities can plug bigger versions into the electric grid. And thanks to rapidly declining lithium-ion battery prices, […]
Kerala Shelves 3 Small Hydel Power Projects As Land Owners Seek Huge Compensation
Kerala has shelved three small hydel projects of 2 MW each as the persons who could be affected by these are demanding a huge compensation. Malayalam daily Manorama reported that two more similar projects have been shelved on environmental grounds since the state forest department has objected to them. Kerala has been looking to increase its power production […]
Indonesia to Expand Biofuel Mandate to Railways, Power Plants
Indonesia will widen a biofuel mandate to cover railways and power plants starting next month as the world’s largest palm oil producer seeks to trim stockpiles and save billions of dollars in fossil fuel imports. The railways and electricity generators will need to use fuel blended with 20 percent palm biodiesel from Sept. 1, said […]
