Solar & Storage Live Cape Town’s Post

#NewsIE | Sonnedix begins construction of its largest UK solar #PVplant, providing 100 green jobs to local area. #CowleyComplex, located in County Durham, is made up of three connected sites of 60MW, 43MW and 17MW. Once operational, it will supply roughly 124,600 MWh of renewable electricity per year, enough to power 35,000 UK homes and avoid almost 48,000 metric tons of #CO2 emissions annually. 💬 Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix, said “With construction of the largest plant in our UK portfolio underway, we have marked a major milestone in our UK growth strategy. We are excited to be progressing our presence in the market and becoming a key player in helping the UK transition towards a clean, secure and sustainable energy system and meeting its decarbonisation goals.”   💬 Jorge Amiano Goyarrola, Global Head of Engineering and Construction, said “We’re extremely excited to be breaking ground on the Cowley site. At 120MW, this is an important infrastructure project for the local area, providing over 100 green jobs during construction and the secure supply of green, affordable energy once operational. We’re very proud to be working on what is set to be one of the largest solar PV plants across the whole of the UK once completed.” ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d_i_KhDT FYI: Javier Piqueras Rubow, Glenn Harris, Adam Loucks, Dijana Vlaisavljevic, Benjamin Hodges, Alessandra De Zottis, Pinakesh Bhagatji

Exciting news from the renewable energy sector: Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) has officially entered the pre-examination phase for its 840 MW Botley West Solar PV project in Oxfordshire – one of the UK’s largest utility-scale solar developments. This milestone moves the project one step closer to providing clean, reliable power for the region and helping the UK achieve its net-zero goals. The Planning Inspectorate has accepted the project for examination, marking a key phase in securing a Development Consent Order (DCO). While the project has faced challenges, including adjustments to the design to reduce environmental impact, the Botley West development will cover 1,300 hectares and contribute 870 MW to the National Grid by Autumn 2027. This is a significant step in the UK's energy transition, proving that solar power is essential for a sustainable future. 🌞 Botley West Solar PV: A Major Step Toward Net Zero in the UK 🌱https://lnkd.in/g-7TW3bY #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #CleanPower #EnergyTransition #Sustainability

Exciting news from the renewable energy sector: Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) has officially entered the pre-examination phase for its 840 MW Botley West Solar PV project in Oxfordshire – one of the UK’s largest utility-scale solar developments. This milestone moves the project one step closer to providing clean, reliable power for the region and helping the UK achieve its net-zero goals. The Planning Inspectorate has accepted the project for examination, marking a key phase in securing a Development Consent Order (DCO). While the project has faced challenges, including adjustments to the design to reduce environmental impact, the Botley West development will cover 1,300 hectares and contribute 870 MW to the National Grid by Autumn 2027. This is a significant step in the UK's energy transition, proving that solar power is essential for a sustainable future. 🌞 Botley West Solar PV: A Major Step Toward Net Zero in the UK 🌱https://lnkd.in/g-7TW3bY #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #CleanPower #EnergyTransition #Sustainability

Labour MP for Sefton Central and Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee Chair, MP Bill Esterson, has visited the Port of Liverpool to see progress on the development of the UK's largest roof mounted solar system. The project between E.ON and Peel Ports Group involves the installation of 63,000 solar panels at Merseyside port, which is set to generate up to 31MW of renewable energy - around 25% of the Port’s annual electricity needs - and save 6,500 tonnes of CO2e per year, which is the equivalent to more than 2,250 cars taken off the roads. https://bit.ly/48G6ts4 #port #liverpool #solar #solar #energy

Infinity Power and Pele Green Energy have secured six solar projects with a total capacity of 1.28 GW through South Africa’s REIPPPP Round 7, tripling Infinity Power's current capacity in the country! These projects will deliver clean, reliable energy, prevent 3.2M tonnes of CO₂ emissions, and create 6,500 jobs during construction and operation. David Nunez Blundell Realeboga Msikili Princess Mthombeni Cecil Gray Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Reuben Nyam Oveh Kpason Dakim Dung Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news. #RenewableEnergy #aecouncil #SolarPower #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Africa #CleanEnergy #GreenEnergy #ClimateAction #EnergyInnovation #Decarbonization

Low Carbon is pleased to confirm plans to develop a new 500MW renewable energy park in Kent. South Kent Energy Park will be a new solar and energy storage park, which will power the equivalent of more than 140,000 homes – approximately 20% of Kent’s households – every year. The approximately 600-hectare site is located near the village of Old Romney within the Folkestone and Hythe District. “We are pleased to announce our plans for South Kent Energy Park, which once built will play a crucial role in providing a clean, secure, and affordable source of energy generation in support of the UK’s decarbonisation targets,” said James Hartley-Bond, Project Development Director at Low Carbon. “In delivering South Kent Energy Park, we want to give the local community the opportunity to collaborate with us and shape the project from an early stage of the design process.” Today is the start of Low Carbon’s first phase of community outreach, with local residents and businesses invited to attend one of the in-person or online events planned to take place over the coming weeks. Read more about the announcement: https://lnkd.in/es9EcdZe Due to its size and energy contribution, South Kent Energy Park is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project. It will require an application for development consent to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, with the consent determined by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband.  Earlier this year, Low Carbon was granted development consent for Gate Burton Energy Park – another Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project – which once built will provide enough solar capacity to power approximately 160,000 homes with clean energy.   Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow. #Renewables #Solar #BESS #PoweringTomorrow

Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) Approves 5 MW Gutu Solar Power Plant To Boost Zimbabwe’s Renewable Energy Efforts The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) Board of Directors has approved the proposed 5 MW Gutu Solar Power Generation Plant, marking a significant step forward in the country’s renewable energy development efforts. The project initially began in 2018 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Gutu Rural District Council (GRDC) and IDBZ. To facilitate the project’s development, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Chatsworth Energy (Private) Limited, was established in July 2020. A Framework Agreement (FMA) for constructing a 20 MW solar plant in Chatsworth was concluded in December 2020. However, due to the 28-kilometer distance […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/du3Nk8H3 #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #africa #infrastructuredevelopmentbankofzimbabwe #renewableenergy #solarenergy #zimbabwe

📢 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫! The UK just reached 𝟏𝟕 𝐆𝐖 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐕 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 as of July 2024, with a 7.5% year-on-year growth! 📈 𝖠𝖼𝖼𝗈𝗋𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 to the latest report by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, this comes as the government is considering reforms to accelerate the development of larger-scale solar farms. These changes could help unlock even greater capacity by streamlining the approval process for projects between 50 MW and 150 MW. 🌞 I’m proud to see our industry leading the way in supporting renewable energy transitions. At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), we continue to drive sustainability through projects that incorporate solar and other green solutions for businesses nationwide. 🌱 If you're exploring how solar or other renewables can be integrated into your property, let’s connect to discuss! Together, we can create a more sustainable future. 💡 #RenewableEnergy #SolarPV #Sustainability #CBREGWS #NetZero #ProjectManagement #CBRE

Elektron Solar Project Powers Up: 80 MWac Facility Achieves Commercial Operation in Tooele County Today, E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) announced the successful commercial operation (COD) of the Elektron Solar Project, located in Tooele County, UT. With an 80 MWac capacity, Elektron Solar commenced construction in 2021 after being acquired from Enyo Renewable Energy in 2020. Hy Martin, Chief Development Officer of DESRI, expressed excitement about completing construction, attributing the project’s success to robust partnerships with customers and local stakeholders amid challenges like supply chain constraints and rising interest rates. Salt Lake City Sustainability Director Debbie Lyons hailed the project’s significance in fulfilling the city’s commitment to sourcing a major portion of its electricity […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dQePSTGx #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #america #desri #elektronsolarproject #northamerica #renewableenergy

The SOLA Group And Tronox Mineral Sands Inaugurate South Africa’s Biggest Solar Wheeling Project South Africa inaugurates its largest solar power wheeling project in Lichtenburg. This landmark initiative, led by the SOLA Group in partnership with Tronox Mineral Sands, will deliver over 200 MW of renewable energy, inject more than R200 million into the local economy, and create hundreds of jobs. Construction commenced in September 2023. Jonathan Skeen, SOLA Group MD Commercial, highlighted the significance of the project, noting, “Today marks a major milestone in South Africa’s energy landscape. This project represents one of the first large-scale solar developments since the lifting of the licensing cap and showcases the success of public-private partnerships in […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d8KAb5Uj #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #africa #renewableenergy #solagroup #solarenergy #southafrica #tronox