Yinson Renewables ’ 97 MWP Matarani Solar Project in Peru Commences Operations
Yinson Renewables ’ Matarani Solar Plant in Peru recently entered into its full operational phase , following the commencement of power export and sales in July 2024 . The 97 MWp plant , located near Arequipa , positions Yinson Renewables as Peru ’ s second largest solar generator and is Yinson ’ s first operational project in Peru . to significant energy and maintenance cost reductions .
The commercial trials are open to industry leaders looking to reduce carbon footprint from their business activities . This will support Singapore ’ s goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the domestic harbour craft sector by 2050 while allowing harbour craft operators to trial a fully electric lighter craft as part of their existing fleet , experiencing the operational benefits of the innovative technology first-hand .
The plant , which commenced operations ahead of schedule , is designed to deliver 260 GWh of renewable energy annually and is estimated to be able to satisfy the electricity needs of approximately 62,000 Peruvian households and prevent the emission of more than 56,000 tonnes of CO2 per year . The plant includes almost 150,000 panels covering an area of 750,000m2 .
The Matarani Solar Plant has a long-term Power Purchase Agreement ( PPA ) with Orygen , Peru ’ s leading renewable energy generator , whose majority shareholder is the global sustainable infrastructure investment fund , Actis .
Yinson Renewables Chief Executive Officer , David Brunt , commented , “ The Matarani Solar Plant is a significant milestone for Yinson Renewables , being our first in Peru and the region . With this plant now fully operational , Yinson Renewables has created a strong foundation which will facilitate our continued expansion in the region .”
Yinson Renewables acquired the project from Grenergy Renewables in January 2024 .
Grenergy provided a full turnkey EPC contract for the construction of the project and is also providing operation and maintenance service for the first two years . Yinson Renewables has a strong growth ambition in Latin America , with a pipeline of close to 1 GW expected to be built in the next three to five years . In Peru , Yinson Renewables also owns the 130 MWp Majes Project , the first phase of which is expected to be ready for construction by end 2024 .
Yinson GreenTech ’ s marinEV Commences Commercial Trials with Hydromover , the First Electric Light Cargo Vessel
The Hydromover ’ s commercial trials mark a significant milestone in the commercialisation roadmap for the fully electric vessel , accelerating industry adoption to make net zero port waters a reality .
Yinson GreenTech ’ s (“ YGT ”) marinEV announced the start of commercial trials for the Hydromover , marking a critical milestone in the decarbonisation of Singapore ’ s maritime industry . It was developed by the Goal Zero Consortium and funded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“ MPA ”) and Singapore Maritime Institute (“ SMI ”). The lightweight 18.5m Hydromover is Singapore ’ s first fully electric cargo vessel . The zero-emission vessel is designed with swappable battery solutions and can carry up to 25 tonnes of cargo . The Hydromover will reduce operational costs compared to conventional vessels due
Ørsted has Completed 600 MW Combined Solar and Battery Storage Project in the US
With a 300 MW solar PV capacity , Ørsted ’ s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power .
Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven
Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix , Arizona . The 300 MW solar farm and 300MW / 1200MWh battery energy storage system ( BESS ) have the capacity to produce enough energy to power 65,000 homes and store 1,200 MWh of power daily .
The Eleven Mile Solar Center is to provide power to businesses , homes , and Meta ’ s planned data centre in Mesa , Arizona .
“ Solar energy paired with battery energy storage will be critical to the reliable delivery of power as the demand for electricity grows ,” said David Hardy , Executive Vice President and CEO of Region Americas at Ørsted , continuing : “ We ’ re thrilled to have completed our first project in Arizona and added a valuable asset to our US portfolio , which will help meet the growing demand of the state and region with reliable , clean energy .”
“ The Eleven Mile Solar Center represents a significant investment in southern Arizona and support for our state ’ s growing energy needs ,” said Arizona Corporate Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson , continuing : “ The Eleven Mile project exemplifies how clean energy can help us diversify our resources while ensuring reliability for the local grid .”
With Eleven Mile Solar Center , Ørsted now has 5.6 GW of onshore renewables in operation globally .
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