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Invenergy has launched its tenth battery energy storage system (BESS) in Arizona with the commissioning of the 50MW/200MWh El Sol Energy Storage Center, located near Phoenix. This addition brings Invenergy's total BESS capacity in Arizona to 191MW/623MWh, with an 11th project, Yuma Storage, expected to increase the portfolio to 261MW/903MWh upon completion. All of Invenergy's Arizona projects are in Maricopa and Yuma Counties and are contracted with utility Arizona Public Service - APS. The new storage systems are crucial for managing energy demand, especially during periods of extreme heat. Arizona is becoming a leading market for grid-scale BESS in the US, following California and Texas. Recent developments include Tucson Electric Power’s planned 200MW/800MWh project and Salt River Project’s 250MW/1,000MWh system, both scheduled for completion in 2026. https://lnkd.in/eNfRgirC #EnergyStorage #Arizona #OdinGlobal

Enefit Green has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 1GW in total installed electricity generation capacity. This achievement includes the recent launch of the 43MW Šilalė 2 wind farm in Lithuania and the initiation of the 87MW Kelme 2 wind farm construction in the same country. Kelme 2 will be near the existing 80MW Kelme 1 wind farm. Additionally, Enefit Green has completed turbine installation at the 255MW Sopi-Tootsi wind farm in Estonia, the largest wind farm in the Baltics. Currently, Enefit Green's operational capacity stands at 587MW, with 637MW of new capacity under construction—459MW of which has been installed and 204MW is already generating electricity. https://lnkd.in/ebt29w3H #EnergyTransition #Lithuania #OdinGlobal

In Q2 2024, the US added a record 11GW of new utility-scale clean power capacity, a 91% increase from the same quarter in 2023. This surge brings year-to-date installations to 19GW, more than double the five-year average for the first half of the year. The strong performance sets the stage for a potential second consecutive record-breaking year. Texas has overtaken California as the top state for utility-scale solar capacity, now holding 21,932MW. The US energy storage sector also reached a milestone, surpassing 20GW of operational capacity with 2.9GW added this quarter. The clean power pipeline saw a 13% annual growth, with significant expansions expected in offshore wind. Energy storage is growing rapidly, and there are now 14GW of onshore wind projects under construction, alongside a record 4GW of offshore wind capacity in development. https://lnkd.in/eaCU2Asp #RenewableEnergy #UnitedStates #OdinGlobal

Bureau Veritas Group has acquired ArcVera Renewables, a specialist in finance-grade consulting and technical services for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This acquisition, which expands Bureau Veritas Group’s capabilities in North America, aims to enhance support for landowners, developers, and investors in renewable energy projects. ArcVera Renewables, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has a strong track record, having supported 9GW of solar projects and evaluated 93,000MW of wind capacity across the US and Latin America. The deal aligns with Bureau Veritas Group’s LEAP | 28 strategy to bolster its position in the renewables sector. ArcVera Renewables’s technical expertise will complement Bureau Veritas Group’s existing services, with both companies anticipating that the merger will accelerate the clean energy transition. The integration is seen as a significant advancement for both firms, enhancing their ability to provide detailed, independent technical analysis and support to a growing global client base. https://lnkd.in/ejXAHxZs #EnergyTransition #Acquisition #OdinGlobal

In 2023, the U.S. distributed solar sector set a new record with 808,349 new operational systems, marking the highest number of installations in a single year. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's (Berkeley Lab) "Tracking the Sun" report highlights the growth of the distributed solar sector, noting that the sector includes residential systems, roof-mounted non-residential systems, and ground-mounted systems up to 5 MW. The report observed the average size of installed systems has grown over the last decade, with residential systems reaching an average of 7.4 kW in 2023. The report notes a gradual shift towards more efficient modules, with a rising percentage of systems achieving a power conversion efficiency of 20% or higher. Additionally, while the efficiency of solar modules has significantly improved, the median installation price, particularly for non-residential systems, saw a slight increase for the first time in 15 years, likely due to inflation Co-location of distributed solar systems with battery energy storage has also increased, especially in residential projects, although the rate of new co-locations has recently slowed. States like California and Hawaii show varying trends, with Hawaii leading in storage co-location due to its unique grid challenges. https://lnkd.in/e5aUN4b2 #DistributedSolar #UnitedStates #OdinGlobal

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Australia has established an 11.4 GW offshore wind zone off the coast of Bunbury in Western Australia, as part of the government's Reliable Renewables Plan. This new wind zone, covering 4,000 square kilometers, aims to secure WA’s energy future, create thousands of jobs, and provide clean, reliable energy.  The zone has been carefully planned to be at least 30 km from shore, reducing its impact on recreational fishing areas and protecting marine life, including Southern Right Whales. The Bunbury offshore wind project is expected to create around 7,000 jobs during construction and 3,500 ongoing positions in various roles, from engineers to dockworkers. The initiative is a key step in securing WA’s energy future, with offshore wind power set to contribute significantly to the region's electricity supply. Feasibility licences for the project will be open for application from September 3 to November 6, 2024, with a strong emphasis on using Australian materials and benefiting local communities. https://lnkd.in/ebinD_9V #Australia #OffshoreWind #OdinGlobal

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A group of German municipalities has acquired a 49% stake in the RWE Neuland solar parks, located in the Hambach opencast mine. These solar parks, Neuland and Neuland 1, have a combined peak output of 47.2 MW, with an additional 8 MWh battery storage system to better align electricity supply with demand. The municipalities involved, including Elsdorf , Jülich, and others, have also secured an option to acquire a similar stake in future renewable energy projects in the Hambach area. RWE and the municipalities have established a joint project company, RWE Neuland Erneuerbare Energien GmbH & Co. KG, to manage these ventures. This partnership marks a significant step in the region's transition from traditional energy to renewables, generating approximately 50 million kilowatt hours of solar power annually. The collaboration aims to benefit the local communities by providing solar energy and supporting the development of the Hambach region. https://lnkd.in/emW4TNJU #Germany #RWE #OdinGlobal

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