The world’s largest solar park project has also set a record for solar electricity cost that will strike fear into the heart of the fossil fuel based power generation industry.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park was originally to boast 1 gigawatt of capacity. That was boosted to 3 gigawatts in January last year and then again in November. The facility is now to be 5 gigawatts capacity by 2030.
In September last year, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) released a request for Expressions Of Interest for the 800MW third phase of the park and made it very clear that it was wanting to see prices below USD 0.05 per kilowatt hour.
New battery installation guidelines published by the Clean Energy Council seek to ensure the safety of consumers and installers as Australia’s energy storage revolution really gets into gear.
Like solar panels before them, it might not be too long before energy storage systems will become reasonably common in homes and businesses across the nation. A survey last year indicated 81% of households that have installed or are considering installing solar power systems are also considering battery systems.
The ACT has set a goal of sourcing 100% of its electricity needs from renewables by 2020, 5 years earlier than previous planned.
The Territory had originally intended on reaching 100% renewable energy by 2025.
The distance from field to fork can add significantly to the carbon footprint of food. This US company is addressing the food miles issue and using solar power to help its efforts.