When heat becomes a stress test: What extreme temperatures mean for photovoltaic systems and battery storage

Heat waves in Europe are becoming the norm. Strong sunlight isn’t the problem. The critical factor is temperature. Solar modules are evaluated under standard test conditions: 1,000 watts per square meter of irradiance and a cell temperature of 25 degrees…

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CIP Raises $3 Billion for Growth Markets-Focused Clean Energy Infrastructure Fund

Energy infrastructure investment manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that it has raised $3 billion in commitments at the final close of its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), focused on investing in renewable energy infrastructure projects in high-growth, middle-income…

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Deepki Acquires Real Estate Sustainability Consulting and Data Platforms Evora, Metry

Real estate sustainability data solutions provider Deepki announced the acquisition of real estate-focused sustainability consultancy and services firm Evora Global and its energy data collection subsidiary Metry. Founded in 2011, UK-based Evora provides sustainability consulting and software solutions for the…

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Tesla unveils zero-down Powerwall lease program with retail electric plan in Texas, touts global VPP potential

Tesla has announced a new Powerwall Lease program bundled with its Tesla Electric retail service plan, allowing homeowners in areas of the deregulated Texas energy market to choose an electricity plan and whole-home backup directly from the company. The plan…

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