Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard sought to reassure the offshore wind industry as he said on Monday that the government will start auctions for 9 GW of offshore wind this year.

Negotiations on the framework for these tenders are planned to begin next month, with the goal of having the capacity in operation by 2030. The turbines would supply green electricity to Denmark and Europe and could also power Danish power-to-X (PtX) projects.

In addition, the minister said the government is studying how to allow developers to build more wind turbines at the sites designated for tenders, which could increase the planned 9 GW of capacity.

“In addition to negotiating the 9 GW of offshore wind, we also need to decide in the spring how the energy island in the North Sea is to be offered to tender,” added Aagaard.

In parallel, the government is seeking a quick clarification on whether offshore wind projects under the open door scheme are in breach of EU regulations. The scheme was suspended earlier in February sparking anger from the industry. The minister admitted this creates uncertainty and said that there is a dialogue with the EU Commission at all levels.

Industry group Green Power Denmark welcomed the announcement that government tenders are getting underway but emphasised that a solution to the open-door scheme is urgently needed.

Green Power Denmark chief executive Kristian Jensen said that if the offshore wind turbines are to be spinning before 2030 and providing power for the country’s climate goals, the entire planned capacity should be offered at once and not one offshore wind farm at a time.

The planned 9 GW stems from the Climate Agreement on Green Electricity and Heat from June 2022.

Source: renewablesnow

SAO PAULO, Brazil : Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, unveiled that its cumulative shipment to Latin America hit 9 GW at Intersolar South America 2022 this week. The Company also debuted its “1+X” Modular Inverter, the SG350HX string inverter as well as the new commercial and residential innovation, fueling the energy transition and improving the grid stability and power supply resilience.

Unleashing the potential of solar in LATAM

Latin America is a promising region for solar power. Sungrow leads the growth trajectory and the market development with a new record of 9 GW shipments, while last year’s 5 GW local milestone is still in sight.

The primary momentum is in Brazil, which is one of the top five global solar market prospects over the next five years. Sungrow surpassed its 6 GW cumulative shipments in Brazil and has been in first place in market share since 2019.

As the future of solar looks promising in emerging regions including Colombia and the Dominican Republic, Sungrow expands its low-carbon footprints in these countries and offers products and services efficiently.

Leading innovation in both large-scale and distributed solar development

Technological innovation plays one of the key roles in robust achievement. Tailored to utility-scale applications, Sungrow rolled out its “1+X” Modular Inverter at the expo. The “1+X” Modular Inverter will lead the next generation of PV plant development. The product features a 1.1 MW single unit as the minimum, and the maximum capacity can be expanded to 8.8 MW by combining eight units. Customers can choose from 1.1 MW to 8.8 MW based upon their specific project requirements. The “1+X” Modular Inverter redefines both the “string” and “central” inverter. Furthermore, it is a groundbreaking innovation that will shape the future of energy as it incubates more possibilities for different stakeholders.

The SG350HX, a latest 1500V string inverter optimized for Brazil’s utility-scale projects, was also displayed. The product, rated at 352 kW, is equipped with 16 MPPTs and is in compliance with large-format modules and tracking systems. These features guarantee an incomparable return on investment for stakeholders and leadership in safety.

In addition, Brazil’s solar PV distributed generation (DG) is expected to experience a strong growth curve, especially after the approval and official publication of a long-awaited DG law (Law No. 14,300/2022) that indicated more certainty, stability, and transparency to the market. Meanwhile, the surging demand poses evolving requirements on inverters including compatibility with large format modules, and optimized safety and yields. As a result, Sungrow updated its commercial inverter series ranging from 25 kW to 110 kW and the brand new three-phase residential hero SG15/20RT-P2. This premium inverter portfolio features a higher operating current and is compatible with large-format modules. They are also equipped with enhanced safety protection and are more convenient to install, operate, and maintain.

Preparing to power the future

As the market leader, Sungrow tops global PV inverter shipment with 47 GW delivered in 2021, proving a competitive global performance in the projects it supplies. Apart from the commitments in the PV sector, Sungrow also offers industry-leading energy storage systems to tackle the volatility and intermittence of renewable energy, ensuring a sustainable clean energy future.

The cutting-edge liquid cooled energy storage system, the PowerTitan was introduced and garnered much attention onsite. Due to its optimized temperature cooling technology and intelligent cluster controller design, the PowerTitan is expected to offer more profitability for stakeholders and secure competitiveness in the market.

“2021 was a record-setting year for Sungrow in Latin America, as we embraced a significant leap forward due to the continued dedication and the region’s growing demands. We’re ready to embrace more opportunities and challenges that will take place in these vibrant Latin American countries with cutting-edge solutions as well as professional and responsive 24/7 services,” said Ada Li, Head of Sungrow Latin America.

When talking deeply about the future, Li stated that Sungrow will contribute to green manufacturing and operation and engages in international sustainability initiatives RE100 and EP100. These factors reinforce its commitment to use 100% renewable energy across the entire value chain and improve energy productivity by 35% by 2028. “We look forward to a net-zero carbon future, that is what our team stands for and strives for, every day,” Li added.

About Sungrow

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. (“Sungrow”) is the world’s most bankable inverter brand with over 269 GW installed worldwide as of June 2022. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems. With a strong 25-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power over 150 countries worldwide.

US conglomerate Common Electrical (NYSE:GE) plans to triple its photo voltaic and battery vitality storage Energy Electronics Techniques manufacturing capability to 9 GW per yr by the tip of 2022 in a bid to satisfy rising demand.

The transfer is motivated by the corporate’s swelling backlog over the previous few months and “a sturdy demand outlook,” it mentioned in a press launch earlier this week.

GE is manufacturing the photo voltaic and battery energy electronics programs at its lately opened Renewable Hybrids manufacturing unit in India’s Tamil Nadu state. The power is the manufacturing base for the corporate’s FLEXINVERTER energy conversion resolution and the FLEXRESERVOIR vitality storage and energy electronics resolution. Each of them are utilized in photo voltaic, storage and hybrid functions and built-in into the so-called FLEXIQ digital platform that gives design, operation and fleet administration options.

The Renewable Hybrids manufacturing unit in Vallam was formally launched in February and now employs 250 folks.

Source: renewablesnow

State government also plans interim targets of 2GW by 2032 and 4GW by 2035

The Australian state of Victoria plans to have 9GW of offshore wind capacity installed of its coast by 2040.

The state’s Labor Government today published the ‘Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper’, which also set interim targets of 2GW by 2032 and 4GW by 2035.

It said first power from offshore wind is expected as soon as 2028 following a competitive process.
The government also said that studies show the state has the potential to support 13GW by 2050, which would generate 6100 jobs in the development and construction phase and in ongoing operational jobs.

In November last year, Victoria pledged approximately A$40m (€27m) under the Energy Innovation Fund to fund feasibility studies and pre-construction development for three major offshore wind proposals by Star of the South, Macquarie Group and Flotation Energy.

Together, the three projects could generate 4.7GW of new capacity.

The government said it will now undertake an extensive consultation process to ensure that Traditional Owners, local communities and the industry collaborate on the design of the offshore wind programme.

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews (pictured) said: “Today, Victoria has the lowest power prices in five years and the greatest annual increase in renewable energy of any state, ever. It’s clear that when it comes to wholesale energy reform, the states are leading the way.

“We’re not just talking about transitioning to clean energy, we’re actually delivering it – along with thousands of jobs in one of the world’s fastest growing industries and cheaper bills for millions of households.”

Victoria Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said: “Victoria’s offshore wind resources are officially open for business, but the real work starts now.

“We know it will take years to plan and develop the first tranche of wind projects in Australia, due to their complexity, scale, regulatory and infrastructure requirements – and we’re ready to start that journey today.”

Source: renews

Central agency says it will be ‘apt and befitting’ alternative to AP’s 6,400 MW solar projects, tenders for which were quashed by HC.

SECI requests Andhra Pradesh government to avail the 9,000 MW solar power projects that it awarded under manufacturing-linked solar tenders initiative.

VIJAYAWADA: Proposing an “apt and befitting alternative” to the state government’s 6,400 Mega Watt (MW) solar power tenders, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ltd, an enterprise of the Government of India, has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to avail the 9,000 MW solar power projects that it awarded under manufacturing-linked solar tenders initiative.

SECI added that under the manufacturing-linked power supply agreement (PSA), the state can benefit from various advantages including offering the power at Rs 2.49/kWh, waiver of interstate transmission system (ISTS) charges for the entire 25 years of power purchase agreement (PPA) and others.

SECI, in a letter written to Energy Secretary Srikant Nagulapalli on Wednesday, explained that 12,000 MW projects were awarded in four tranches of 3,000 MW each under the manufacturing-linked solar tender between December, 2019, and June, 2020. The tranche-I capacities were offered to various utilities and the PSAs are expected to be inked in due course, it added.

The balance of the entire 9,000 MW, to be set up in three phases of 3,000 MW each, are expected to be ready in September 2024, September, 2025, and September, 2026 respectively.

“Accordingly, it is our request to the government of AP to avail the entire 9,000 MW solar power to be set up during the years of 2024, 2025 and 2026. We, at SECI, believe that manufacturing-linked 9,000 MW solar power would be an apt and befitting alternative to government of AP’s recent tender and it would achieve all its stated objectives including costs and would be economically cheaper. Besides, AP will be supporting the nation for the development of indigenous manufacturing under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan,” SECI’s general manager Atulya Kumar Naik said in the letter seeking AP’s confirmation on the same.

For the record, SECI, in July, signed its first PSA with Grid Corporation of Odisha, a subsidiary of Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC), to supply 500 MW under the manufacturing-linked initiative.

It may be recalled that the state government proposed to establish 10,000 MW solar power plants — 6,400 MW in the first phase — as a part of its endeavour to offer free power to the farmers for the next 30 years. Accordingly, AP Green Energy Corporation Ltd (APGECL) floated tenders in December, 2020, and firms including Adani Renewable Energy, HES Infra, NTPC, Shirdi Sai Electricals, and Torrent Power were later finalised by the state corporation with the tariff ranging from Rs 2.47/kWh to Rs 2.58/kWh.

However, AP High Court quashed the tenders in June this year after Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd filed a petition complaining that the request for proposal and the draft PPA were not in line with the Electricity Act norms.

SECI noted that AP floated tenders in which developers filed bids for Rs 2.49/kWh. Listing the advantages, SECI said it would offer a similar tariff of Rs 2.49/kWh inclusive of trading margin and that phased commissioning would help AP reduce integration and balancing costs.

It appreciated the state for the “innovative model” promoted by it to utilise renewable power to achieve sustainable agriculture growth while reducing the cost of cultivation. “This indeed will go a long way in uplifting the living standards of farmers,” the SECI GM said.

It will benefit State: SECI

9,000 MW projects, to be set up in 3 phases of 3,000 MW each, are expected to be ready in Sept 2024, Sept 2025 and Sept 2026.

State can benefit from various advantages including offering the power at Rs 2.49/kWh, waiver of interstate transmission system charges for entire 25 years of PPA.

Phased commissioning will help State reduce integration and balancing costs.

In AP project tenders, developers filed bids for Rs 2.49/kwh

Source: newindianexpress