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Where space and sunlight abound – the new Lancaster solar park highlights why Australia is attracting utility-scale solar investment

European Energy powers up 108 MW Lancaster park in Victoria, Australia

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The Danish renewable developer has thrown the switch on the 108 MW Lancaster solar park in Victoria, as European developers deepen their presence in Australia’s utility-scale solar market.

SMA’s Sunny Central FLEX

A modular powerhouse for large-scale energy projects

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SMA's Sunny Central FLEX is a modular platform that streamlines grid connections for photovoltaic installations, battery systems and emerging energy technologies.

 More than 2,800 exhibitors are expected at The smarter E Europe 2024 – start-ups can present themselves in a special area.
The smarter E Europe 2024

Start-ups present pioneering energy and mobility solutions

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From inspiring ideas to driving development: Because of their agility and innovative power, start-ups play a major role in establishing a renewable 24/7 energy supply. To demonstrate the impact start-ups have, The smarter E Europe provides them a platform of their own: the start-up area.

Volker Quaschning, Professor of Renewable Energy Systems at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences. Together with his wife Cornelia, he recently published the book "Energy revolution now".
Interview:

"Considering whether economics alone is the right metric".

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The drama of the consequences of the climate crisis will be very different from that of the Corona circles or the Ukraine war, says Volker Quaschning, energy expert and initiator of the Scientist for Future movement. He calls for more honest communication and fundamental changes in our lifestyle.

Agriphotovoltaics has long since moved beyond the experimental stage, as was the case for this installation in Heggelbach near Lake Constance. The speakers at the conference will present their latest findings around the solutions developed.
Events:

Conexio organises conference on agriphotovoltaics

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From 15 to 17 June 2022, Conexio is organising a conference around the topic of agriphotovoltaics. Currently, potential speakers can submit their proposals for a presentation.

Map showing the mean decent Living Standards (DLS) deprivation indicator for each country from zero to one. The regional average shares of population living below the decent living threshold (gap, in white) and those with decent living standards (coloured bar) are shown for multiple dimensions from 0 to 100%.
IIASA study: 

Energy for all – climate friendly

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IIASA researchers have assessed how much energy is needed to provide the global poor with a decent life and have found that this can be reconciled with efforts to meet climate targets.

Africa needs more investments in solar energy.
Electrification:

More affordable, clean energy for Africa

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International partnerships as the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative play a crucial role in the much needed expansion and modernization of Africa’s electricity sector.

When fully developed, an SMR-wind plant at Wylfa would provide 3 gigawatts of reliable, zero-carbon electricity.
Wind-hybrid energy:

Combining energy generation methods for a more reliable supply

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Shearwater Energy selects NuScale Power’s Small Modular technology for SMR wind-hybrid energy project. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate a joint project for combining renewables with a small nuclear reactor.