PERTH, Australia, July 15, 2024 - Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) and Rio Tinto have agreed to pursue the development of an 80MW solar farm on Ngarluma Country, near Karratha, to supply renewable energy to the company’s iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The solar farm is the first proposed project the Ngarluma people and Rio Tinto will pursue after a memorandum of understanding was signed to explore opportunities for renewable energy projects on Ngarluma Country.

BRUSSELS, July 12, 2024 - Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, is happy to announce the supply of its state-of-the-art liquid-cooled BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) solution, the PowerTitan, for the 800MWh Vilvoorde BESS project in Belgium. The project will be developed by ENGIE, an international utility group who is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. The system will be one of the largest ever installed in Europe with a power capacity of 200MW/800MWh and is the first BESS project Sungrow will supply in Belgium.

From May 7 to 9, 2025, Messe München will host The Smarter E Europe, a premier event that brings together four leading exhibitions dedicated to renewable energy. This annual event is a cornerstone for industry professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Messe München, a world-class exhibition center, provides the ideal setting for this extensive event, known for its advanced facilities and spacious halls. Attendees will explore multiple themed areas, each focusing on different facets of renewable energy and technology.

Solar energy stands at the forefront of renewable energy sources, benefiting significantly from a range of federal incentives designed to accelerate its development and deployment. The support from federal programs not only enhances technological advancements but also makes solar energy more accessible and affordable for a broader spectrum of users, from individual homeowners to large industrial enterprises. The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), part of the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), is pivotal in this transformation.