Repsol turns on 204MW of Spanish solar PV

Spanish oil major Repsol has started producing electricity on its 204MW solar PV project Sigma in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia.
Avangrid cancels merger with PNM following legal delays

Avangrid has cancelled a proposed merger with US utility PNM following two years of delays in the approval process.
Gotion’s first ‘Made in USA’ ESS battery packs roll off Silicon Valley production line

China-headquartered lithium-ion battery maker Gotion High-Tech has produced the first battery pack at its new factory in California’s Silicon Valley.
Altus Power secures US$100 million for growth plan

US-based independent power producer Altus Power has secured US$100 million to fund its expansion plans.
In the AI of the storm

AI-based monitoring systems can help PV plant operators understand and manage the impacts of extreme conditions in a multitude of ways. George Heynes looks at some of the ways AI is being harnessed to bolster system output and longevity.
Emeren acquires 86MW ready-to-build solar portfolio in Spain

The Emeren Group has purchased a development portfolio of solar projects in Spain from Negratin Global Services.
First Solar inks up to US$700 million tax credit transfer agreement on Section 45X

First Solar has entered into two separate tax credit transfer agreements to sell US$500 million and up to US$200 million of advanced manufacturing production tax credits to finance tech company Fiserv.
PV Tech’s top 10 stories of the year 2023

From the world’s largest project being commissioned to a possible downturn for solar manufacturers in 2024, and including the US Department of Treasure releasing guidance from the Inflation Reduction Act. Here, PV Tech runs down its top 10 stories of the past 12 months.
PV Tech’s top 10 stories of the year 2023

From the world’s largest project being commissioned to a possible downturn for solar manufacturers in 2024, and including the US Department of Treasure releasing guidance from the Inflation Reduction Act. Here, PV Tech runs down its top 10 stories of the past 12 months.
The PV review, Q4 2023: the fallout from COP28, record-breaking installations and new efficiency investments

In the final days of the year, PV Tech is looking back at the solar sector in 2023, including the COP28 climate conference in Dubai.