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Why offshore wind plans must include communication networks

Photo Credit: Steve Docwra/Bigstock.com Contributed by Chris Jones (Navigation Head for Energy Business for Europe at Nokia) Many countries are turning to offshore wind as they sign up for net-zero emission goals. While the market has shown clear growth over the past few years, the IEA believes it’s yet to achieve its potential of generating […]

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Magnachip Debuts 650V IGBT for Solar Inverters with Fast-Switching Speed

Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. launched a new 650V, insulated-gate bipolar transistor. Magnachip’s new 650V IGBT is equipped with field stop trench technology, which allows for fast switching speeds and high breakdown voltages. It will be mass produced by Magnachip this month. The latest technology has resulted in a 30% increase in the current density of the

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Microgrid financier raises $25 million to deploy clean energy in Africa

Commonplace Microgrid, microgrid in Zambia. (Credit score: CrossBoundary Vitality) Follow @EngelsAngle A microgrid funding platform has raised $25 million to deploy clear power in rural Africa. CrossBoundary Vitality Entry (CEBA) raised $25 million, backed by Financial institution of America, the Microsoft Local weather Innovation Fund, and ARCH Rising Markets Companions Restricted. The funding leverages a

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Recurrent Energy Acquires Energy Storage Projects to Increase ERCOT Pipeline

Shawn Qu Recurrent Energy LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. has acquired two energy storage projects from Black Mountain Energy Storage. The projects are located in the South Load Zone (TEROOT) market and are expected to store up 200 MWh. Both projects are in development. They will be notified to proceed (NTP), by

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Recurrent acquires 400 MWh of battery storage under development in Texas

Recurrent Energy acquired two battery storage systems that are currently under development in Texas. (Courtesy: Recurrent) Follow @EngelsAngle Recurrent Energy has two separate battery storage systems in Texas under development. The projects, which will provide 400 MWh storage, are located in ERCOT’s South Zone. Recurrent purchased the projects from Houston-based developer Black Mountain Energy Storage.

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Leeward Renewable Breaks Ground on 200 MW Horizon Solar Project in Texas

Barilla Solar project in Pecos, Texas, is another Leeward Energy project. Leeward Renewable Energy has begun construction of the 200-MW Horizon Solar project in the vicinity of Pearsall, Frio County, Texas. The project is expected in commercial operation by 2023’s fourth quarter. “We are pleased to begin construction at our Horizon Solar project,” says Omar

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