Shell Invests For Solar And Battery Storage 

Shell will scale-up its investment in distributed energy by engaging in a €60 million (£52.6 million) investment cycle by German battery storage corporation Sonnen.

Sonnen’s chief manager Christoph Ostermann told Reuters that Shell Ventures, the division of Royal Dutch Shell tasked with supporting innovative energy companies, would be amidst those participating in its latest investment round alongside existing shareholders.

Brian Davis, vice president for energy solutions at Shell, endorsed the move continuing: “This investment enables us to combine Shell’s power business activities with Sonnen's high quality, innovative products, and business model to enhance our consumer energy offerings. This is in line with our strategy to partner with leading companies to deliver more and cleaner energy solutions to our customers,” he stated.

Panama Upgrade 

Panama necessity upgrades its regulatory environment and power system management to reach its 70% by 2050 renewable power goals set out in the country’s National Energy Plan, according to Renewables Readiness Assessment Panama statement released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 

Power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy must be improved to make solar and wind more competitive. These variable power sources are currently designated zero ‘firm capacity’ status while thermal power plants and hydropower facilities are rewarded with far greater firm capacity values.

By the end of 2016, wind and solar power capability had reached 270MW and 90MW respectively in Panama.

Afghan Utility Company 

Afghanistan state-run energy firm Da Afghanistan Breshna Shirkat (DABS) has launched its first grid-tied 30kW solar system on the rooftop of its offices located in Dehmazang, West Kabul.

Amanullah Ghalib, chief executive of DABS, initiated the project, which can supply approximately 120kWh, replying: "With this plan, solar power instrument will be installed on the roofs of government offices and residential homes, and the owners of homes will use solar power instead of hydropower and thermal power."

The project was financed by the German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ) which has been developed under the guidance of DABS renewable energy.

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