Pacific Gas and Electric Company has completed the installation of its 182.5 MW Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Moss Landing substation in Monterey county. Following the completion of final tests, the BESS was fully energised and certified by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). It will also participate in the wholesale electric markets of CAISO. The lithium-ion system, known as Elkhorn Battery, is one of several batteries set to go into service between 2022 and 2024.
KPI Green Energy bags 74.3 MW solar projects
KPI Green Energy has secured 74.3 MW new orders for solar power projects. Within this total, KPI Green Energy has taken on 27 MW, including 20 MW for a solar power project that is part […]
Masdar to set up to 1 GW of renewable projects in Kyrgyzstan
Masdar and the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed an MoU to explore up to 1 GW of renewable energy opportunities in Kyrgyzstan. Under the agreement, Masdar plans to explore and invest […]
Demand Spike: Global trends in the solar glass and mirror market
In order to fully utilise the potential of solar energy, the absorption and reflection of sunlight is crucial. Solar glasses and mirrors are thus some of the most important components of a solar system. They are […]