Hello there! It’s an exciting week in the world of solar energy. As an expert and enthusiast myself, I love to share the latest updates.
Let’s start with Canada. The nation is stepping into high gear in the field of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Lead by efforts like Canadian Solar’s e-Storage’s 705 MWh battery storage system delivery to Nova Scotia, the solar industry is igniting its potential across the provinces. However, a faster implementation of such systems is necessary, according to Energy Storage Canada, to keep pace with the urgent need for sustainable and renewable energy.
Solar isn’t just for households and power grids. It’s also making a splash in the world of winemaking. A vineyard has installed a 55kW solar array for home – well, warehouse – cooling purposes. The system is expected to yield more than .06 MWh annually, helping to maintain optimal temperatures for their distillery storage.
Meanwhile, the sunny state of California has approved 525 MWac of solar and 320 MW of geothermal energy generation. This move increases their capacity to harness the abundant sunlight, setting a benchmark for other states to follow.
At the heart of all this is our shared responsibility to embrace renewable sources. As we understand and tap into the potentials of solar panels for your home, grid operators and renewable energy producers are exploring innovative ways to develop a more flexible energy system. Here, batteries play a crucial role, paving the way to a reliable, renewable, and climate-friendly future.
On the international front, it seems the sun is set to shine brighter. Global solar installations are forecasted to nearly quadruple by 2033, with China set to account for about 50% of this growth. That’s a whopping 4.7 TW of solar capacity expected to be constructed between 2024 and 2033.
At the manufacturing level, 210 mm module shipments excelled beyond 260 GW in Q1, according to market intelligence platform, TrendForce. The technology is touted to spearhead a new industrial revolution, with its share in the large-format module market predicted to incrementally increase to 82.51% by 2027.
In another interesting update, Aggreko Energy has expanded its commercial and industrial development portfolio with the acquisition of a commercial and industrial (C&I) solar company. This move signifies solar companies’ growing interest in diversified portfolios, indicating progressive momentum in the industry.
Speaking of industrial improvements, Enphase has started shipping U.S-made microinverters for commercial use. Designed to support up to 480 W of peak output power for three-phase commercial installations, these microinverters are compatible with a wide range of solar modules up to 640 W.
In conclusion, it’s a great time for anyone interested in jumping into the world of solar, whether you’re exploring the potential of solar panels for your home or a solar array for home use, or following the advancements of solar companies across the globe. Stay tuned for more updates on this radiant journey. Until then, keep shining!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/07/09/sunrise-brief-california-approves-525-mwac-of-solar-and-320-mw-of-geothermal/
