SOLAR ENERGY
IBC SOLAR Starts Operation of 2.5 MWp solar Park with Storage in the German Eifel region
IBC SOLAR , a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions , has started operation of a solar park with connected battery storage in Weinsfeld , which is part of the Bitburg-Prüm district in the German Eifel region . The project was awarded the innovation tender under the Renewable Energy Sources Act ( EEG ) and combines an installed capacity of 2.5 megawatt peak ( MWp ) with a battery storage system of 2.5 MWh . The plant will be connected to the grid in mid-June .
The 2.5 hectares site was previously used for intensive farming to grow corn for a biogas plant . Now it accommodates a solar park , designed in harmony with the nature reserve . Compared to previous corn cultivation , the energy yield generated by photovoltaics is fifty times higher and meets all nature conservation requirements that are needed in the region .
In order to use the entire area for power generation and to be able to feed the entire energy yield to the gid , a generously designed battery storage system was added to the photovoltaic system . With its storage volume and an intelligent control system , the entire PV plant can now be used optimally for power generation without affecting the grid connection capacity . It also enables shifting peak loads that occur especially at midday .
The storage system is a Tesvolt TPS-E 2496 kWh , a low-loss DC-coupled system that is connected to a 30 kV grid connection point . The large scale was chosen in terms of the availability of the storage system for communication with the grid and the energy direct marketer . The system must also meet high technical requirements by constantly executing control commands , complying with the power limitation at the connection node while meeting all standards of the medium-voltage directive .
“ The combination of the PV and storage solution makes the solar park particularly profitable . The system can continuously produce electricity and does not have to be switched off during periods with peak load . By shifting the feed-in to hours when production is lower , the operator can achieve higher remuneration ,” explains Stefan Ahlers , Head of Projects Germany at IBC SOLAR .
“ Since peak loads and limited grid capacity are a recurring challenge when expanding renewable energies , solar parks with storage systems offer an excellent solution that helps driving forward the expansion of renewable energy . The shift in power generation and feed-in can be controlled at any time as required using battery storage ,” adds Eric Herrmann , Head of Central Operation & Engineering at IBC SOLAR .
Energy Storage System ( BESS ) have the capacity to produce enough energy to power 65,000 homes and store 1,200 MWh of electricity daily .
The Eleven Mile Solar Center will power businesses , homes and Meta ’ s planned data center 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 Ørsted ’ s Americas region .
With the Eleven Mile Solar Center , Ørsted now has 5.6 GW ( 5,600 MW ) of onshore renewable assets in operation worldwide .
Qualitas Energy Opens New Locations in Bristol and Edinburgh to Enhance its Business Growth Plans in the United Kingdom
• Qualitas Energy has extended its organic development reach opening new offices in Edinburgh and Bristol as a step forward in its UK growth plan and its ambition to accelerate the energy transition within the country
• The company is actively pursuing new organic development opportunities across the country , with a primary focus on onshore wind , solar PV , and biomethane projects
London ( renewablepress ) - Qualitas Energy , a global investment and management platform focused on renewable energy , energy transition , and sustainable infrastructure investment , announced today the opening of two new offices in the United Kingdom , located in Bristol and Edinburgh . This is a natural step forward to strengthen its presence and operations in the country , where it established its headquarters in London in 2022 , following the acquisition of a biomethane company .
From these new offices , the team will focus on organic development opportunities for renewable energy projects including onshore wind and solar PV projects . Furthermore , reinforcing the physical presence in the country facilitates fostering close collaboration with local authorities , communities , business partners , academic institutions , and other stakeholders .
Javier Jiménez , Country Head for the UK , stated : “ Qualitas Energy has been very active in the UK market over the past few years . Our new offices in Bristol and Edinburgh reinforce our commitment to advancing the energy transition here . In addition , they strengthen our ability to engage directly with local stakeholders in areas with high potential for new development and to support other green businesses that require financial support .”
600 MW Combined-Cycle Solar Project : Ørsted Completes Four-Hour Battery Storage in the USA
Frederica , Denmark - Danish energy company Ørsted has announced the official commissioning of the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix , Arizona .
The 300 MW solar farm and 300 MW / 1200 MWh Battery
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