The Kenhardt project is one of the world’s first and largest hybrid solar and battery storage facilities. With an installed solar capacity of 540 MW and a battery storage capacity of 225MW/1,140MWh, the project delivers 150 MW of dispatchable power from 5 am to 9.30 pm year-round to the national grid under a 20-year Power […]
Understanding the presence of a blocking diode in your solar panel is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and safety of your solar power system. This article delves into how to identify a blocking diode in your solar panel and the importance it holds in the system. Blocking Diodes in Solar Panels Blocking diodes play a […]
What are the cons of solar energy in North Carolina? High Initial Costs One of the main reasons homeowners hesitate to install solar panels is the initial investment. Although technological advances have helped reduce the cost of solar panels, it can still be difficult to justify spending several thousand dollars on your system. What is […]
Planning approval has been given for what will be Australia’s biggest battery project, with a specific role to help soak up solar in the middle of the day and replace coal in the evening peak. The Western Australia state-owned utility Synergy is planning to build the 500 MW, four hour (2,000 MWh) Collie battery, not […]
What alternative energy source is the best? In short, wind energy offers the most economic, environmental, and management benefits of any energy source. See Incentivize to learn more about the benefits of renewable energy. Is food a source of energy? How can we promote renewable energy? One of the most effective ways to promote renewable […]
French-based power supplier ENGIE has signed a deal with green generator Canadian Solar’s e-Storage offshoot to construct two 50MW/100MWh, two-hour duration battery sites in Scotland. The projects will both be located at greenfield sites, with one situated south of Glasgow at Cathkin, and the second at Broxburn, west of Edinburgh. Construction is scheduled to begin […]
