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TMEIC expands PV manufacturing in Texas
TMEIC Corporation Americas, a subsidiary of Japan’s TMEIC Corporation, will relocate its headquarters to Houston, Texas, in March 2025. Alongside this move, TMEIC will establish a 144,000 sq ft facility in Brookshire, Texas, dedicated to manufacturing utility-scale PV inverters, reinforcing its commitment to U.S. photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing. As of July 2024, TMEIC has installed over 50 GW of renewable energy systems globally, with 28 GW in North America since entering the U.S. market in 2010….
SECI issues tender for 1 GW ISTS-connected solar projects under Tranche XVIII
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender inviting bids to develop 1 GW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects for Tranche XVIII. The deadline for bid submission is October 4, 2024. Bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 942,000 per MW, along with a document fee of Rs 50,000 and a non-refundable bid processing fee of Rs 20,000. Selected winners must provide a performance bank…
Solestial, Meyer Burger partner to expand space solar technology production
Solestial has announced a strategic partnership with Meyer Burger Technology to increase the production of silicon solar technology. Solestial, based in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in radiation-resistant solar cells and flexible solar power modules designed for long-term space applications. Meyer Burger, a Swiss company, brings its expertise in manufacturing solar cells and modules to the partnership. The collaboration aims to produce 1 MW of solar cells annually by mid-2025, a substantial increase from Solestial’s current output…
Enphase Energy launches AI-powered DIY permitting on Solargraf
Enphase Energy has introduced an AI-powered DIY permitting feature on Solargraf, its cloud-based platform designed for U.S. solar installers. This tool automates the complex solar and battery permitting process, potentially reducing time for permit plans by up to 95%. The feature aims to streamline solar installation, lowering administrative burdens and operational costs for installers. As part of Enphase’s efforts to enhance Solargraf, this DIY feature integrates design, proposal, and permitting processes into one platform. Over…
Denmark delays North Sea Energy Island project due to rising costs
Denmark has announced a delay of at least three years in constructing its North Sea Energy Island, citing rising costs and high interest rates. The artificial island is intended to serve as a hub for collecting and distributing electricity from offshore wind turbines, aiming to supply around three million European households with renewable energy. Danish Energy Minister Lars Aagaard stated that the investment cost for the energy island now exceeds DKr200 billion ($29.81 billion) and…
PPA and DOE partner to modernize ports for offshore wind development
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has teamed up with the Department of Energy (DOE) to support offshore wind project development by upgrading key port infrastructure. PPA will design and repurpose three priority ports: the Port of Currimao in Ilocos Norte, the Port of Batangas, and the Port of Jose Panganiban in Camarines Norte. The Port of Currimao is near 13 offshore wind energy service contracts (OWESCs) with a potential capacity of 9,489 MW, while the…