RESS

Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, the company’s 22nd wind farm on the island of Ireland.

Key Points: 
  • Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, the company’s 22nd wind farm on the island of Ireland.
  • This will bring Ørsted’s operational capacity across solar power and onshore wind in Ireland and Northern Ireland to over 500 MW.
  • The energy produced by Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm will be enough power the equivalent of Irish 25,000 homes with renewable electricity.
  • With today’s investment decision, the project will also install the necessary infrastructure to facilitate the wind farm connecting to the grid.

EQS-News: Greencells GmbH is awarded EPC contract for the Electricity Supply Board’s (ESB) first solar park project in Ireland

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, January 13, 2024

Bullstown Solar Farm is the first of three wholly-owned ESB solar farms currently being progressed which represents a total investment of almost  EUR 200 million.

Key Points: 
  • Bullstown Solar Farm is the first of three wholly-owned ESB solar farms currently being progressed which represents a total investment of almost  EUR 200 million.
  • We now look forward to working with Greencells, one of the largest European solar EPC providers, to deliver Bullstown Solar Farm.
  • Ric Hallikeri, General Manager EMEA at Greencells, added: “Ireland is a focus market for Greencells GmbH with the construction of six solar farms currently underway in the country.
  • Bullstown Solar Farm is our first project with ESB and we look forward to delivering this important kick-off project for its wider solar portfolio.

Ørsted takes final investment decision on its first Irish solar farm

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, December 30, 2023

Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on phase one of Garreenleen Solar Farm, which marks the company’s first solar investment in Ireland.

Key Points: 
  • Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on phase one of Garreenleen Solar Farm, which marks the company’s first solar investment in Ireland.
  • Today’s FID follows the project’s successful win under the Irish Government’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 3 (RESS 3) auction in September 2023.
  • RESS 3 was a successful auction for Ørsted, with two projects (wind and solar) totalling 124 MW clearing.
  • The RESS 3 auction average strike price was EUR 100.47 per MWh, which is consistent with similar regimes in other European markets.

Ørsted secures solar and wind renewable energy contracts under Irish RESS 3 auction

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Ørsted has secured two contracts in the Irish Government’s third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction.

Key Points: 
  • Ørsted has secured two contracts in the Irish Government’s third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction.
  • The approved Ørsted projects were the 81 MW Garreenleen Solar Farm in Carlow, and the 43.2 MW Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary.
  • Ørsted currently operates 378 MW of onshore wind across the island of Ireland, producing enough power for over 230,000 homes.
  • Ørsted recently announced a partnership with ESB to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio and a partnership with Terra Solar to develop 400MW of solar energy.

Revolutionizing Rail Travel: Hybrid Trains Pave the Way for Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective Transportation Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The global hybrid train market witnessed substantial growth in 2022, with a market size reaching US$ 14.4 billion.

Key Points: 
  • The global hybrid train market witnessed substantial growth in 2022, with a market size reaching US$ 14.4 billion.
  • Hybrid trains, a form of locomotive transportation, have gained prominence due to their innovative design and sustainability features.
  • Positioned between the power source and traction transmission system, hybrid trains offer a seamless and efficient mode of transportation.
  • Compared to conventional fuel trains, hybrid trains are known for their reliability, emission-free operation, reduced noise levels, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness.

Ørsted and Terra Solar team up to develop 400 MW portfolio of solar energy in Ireland

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023

Today, Ørsted has announced the development of a portfolio of Irish solar projects in a partnership with renewable energy developer Terra Solar, headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Ørsted has announced the development of a portfolio of Irish solar projects in a partnership with renewable energy developer Terra Solar, headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin.
  • This latest partnership brings further momentum to Ørsted’s solar pipeline in Ireland which now totals over 600 MW.
  • “Solar energy is an essential component for enabling the Irish power system to run entirely on green energy.
  • André Fernon, Director at Terra Solar, said: “Terra Solar is delighted to be working in partnership with Ørsted on the development of the solar projects announced today.

JinkoSolar Signs Strategic Distribution Agreement for Residential Storage Solution with V. Kafkas SA

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 19, 2023

This agreement covers Greece and Cyprus for the years 2023 and 2024.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement covers Greece and Cyprus for the years 2023 and 2024.
  • JinkoSolar's strategy regarding storage and PV is focused on delivering high-quality and reliable products that meet the specific needs of customers in the region.
  • We want to thank Kafkas for trusting us in the past and we look forward to more collaboration in the future.
  • Mr. Nikos Kafkas, Managing Director of V. KAFKAS SA commented, "We appreciate the trust shown from JinkoSolar to our company all these years of our collaboration in the markets of Greece and Cyprus.

Debut at Intersolar, Unveiling Ampace's Three Major Series of Residential Energy Storage Products

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 16, 2023

As one of the key markets of Ampace, RESS products occupy the global market share of more than 30%.

Key Points: 
  • As one of the key markets of Ampace, RESS products occupy the global market share of more than 30%.
  • The PR-H series products consist of battery modules and DCDC, which can meet the requirements of mainstream voltage inputs worldwide.
  • Ampace has accelerated to involve in the RESS market, and continued to extend to industrial and commercial energy storage, portable energy storage, UPS and other fields.
  • In September, Ampace will participate in the RE+, Solar Power International (SPI) in America to present its full energy storage solution.

Debut at Intersolar, Unveiling Ampace's Three Major Series of Residential Energy Storage Products

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 16, 2023

As one of the key markets of Ampace, RESS products occupy the global market share of more than 30%.

Key Points: 
  • As one of the key markets of Ampace, RESS products occupy the global market share of more than 30%.
  • The PR-H series products consist of battery modules and DCDC, which can meet the requirements of mainstream voltage inputs worldwide.
  • Ampace has accelerated to involve in the RESS market, and continued to extend to industrial and commercial energy storage, portable energy storage, UPS and other fields.
  • In September, Ampace will participate in the RE+, Solar Power International (SPI) in America to present its full energy storage solution.

Chung-Ang University Researchers Use Deep Learning to Develop a Forecasting Model for Efficiently Managing Electric Grids

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 2, 2023

This has led to the development of various renewable energy sources (RESs) – solar panels, windmills, and turbines – as a substitute for fossil fuels.

Key Points: 
  • This has led to the development of various renewable energy sources (RESs) – solar panels, windmills, and turbines – as a substitute for fossil fuels.
  • In this regard, microgrids (MGs), which integrate renewable and non-renewable energy sources and energy storage systems, are a promising solution.
  • "The proposed data-driven forecasting method employs a long short-term memory (LSTM) model, an artificial neural network with feedback connections.
  • This, in turn, will improve the regional electric grid reliability, provide low-cost clean energy to people, and promote local sustainability.