China’s Drinda is set to launch its first overseas solar PV facility in Oman. The company, through its subsidiary JTPV, will invest $700 million to build a 10 GW factory dedicated to TOPCon solar cell production. This project will be constructed in two phases, each with a capacity of 5 GW. The investment agreement was … Continue reading China’s Drinda to build 10 GW photovoltaic cell factory in Oman
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Middle East has around 1,400 GW of offshore wind power potential
Significant investments are needed to unlock the potential 1,400 gigawatts of offshore wind in the Middle East and North Africa.In its latest report, the World Wind Energy Council said Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt and Oman could lead the way in developing this sector, which is still at a nascent stage as offshore activities in the … Continue reading Middle East has around 1,400 GW of offshore wind power potential
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Ukraine rushes to acquire photovoltaic panels as Russia hits its power grid
As Ukrainians learn to cope with rolling power blackouts, they are coming to embrace solar energy as a way to mitigate the damage Russia keeps trying to inflict on them.Nazariy Hychka surveyed the roof of the Kyiv maternity hospital he runs as workers installed a scarce and suddenly vital new commodity in Ukraine: solar panels. … Continue reading Ukraine rushes to acquire photovoltaic panels as Russia hits its power grid
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China’s photovoltaic products export exceeds $12 billion in January-April
China’s export of photovoltaic products totaled 12.7 billion U.S. dollars in the first four months this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. From January to April, 700,000 tons of multi-crystalline silicons, 320 gigawatts of silicon wafers, and 240 gigawatts of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells were produced nationwide. “Statistics shows that from … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic products export exceeds $12 billion in January-April
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Dependence on China for solar photovoltaic modules
Solar power, electric vehicles and batteries- there is a consensus worldwide that these three upcoming fields are the most exciting of all; currently in a nascent stage, yet with boundless potential to explode. Solar panels were invented in the USA, but today, China dominates the solar PV global supply chain. Solar was identified as a … Continue reading Dependence on China for solar photovoltaic modules
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More than 30 wind power projects are under construction in Ukraine
In total, more than 30 projects are being developed in Ukraine to launch new wind generation, and they are at different stages of readiness. This was stated by Artem Nekrasov, Acting Director of the State Enterprise Guaranteed Buyer, on the air of the United News telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.“More than 30 projects to launch … Continue reading More than 30 wind power projects are under construction in Ukraine
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ACP Statement on Sunrise Offshore Wind Milestone
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for Orsted’s Sunrise offshore wind project located 30 miles east of Montauk Point, New York: “The approval of the Sunrise Wind … Continue reading ACP Statement on Sunrise Offshore Wind Milestone
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Affordable solar photovoltaic (PV) is increasing access to electricity for Malawian households
The reduced cost of solar electricity has made electricity access affordable even to low-income households. Off-Grid electricity is playing a critical role in rapidly scaling up electricity access in many households that are far from the national grid and where affordability remains a challenge. As the sun sets in most villages in Malawi, the dawn … Continue reading Affordable solar photovoltaic (PV) is increasing access to electricity for Malawian households
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TotalEnergies wins new contract to develop 1.5 GW of offshore wind in Germany
TotalEnergies, as shareholder of Offshore Wind One GmbH, has been awarded the maritime concession N-11.2 by the German Federal Network Agency, following auctions held in Germany. Located in the North Sea, around 120 kilometers north-west of the German island of Heligoland, concession N-11.2 (1.5 GW) covers an area of around 156 square kilometers. This success … Continue reading TotalEnergies wins new contract to develop 1.5 GW of offshore wind in Germany
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Sunrise Wind receives final approval from US Department of the Interior
Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind project, has received approval of its construction and operations plan (COP) from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is the final permit needed from the federal agency to move the project towards the start of offshore construction. With a capacity of … Continue reading Sunrise Wind receives final approval from US Department of the Interior
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The state of US distributed photovoltaic solar-plus-storage
Attachment rates are booming for residential installations, but the non-residential segment has been slower to adopt batteries. Pairing solar with battery storage provides a key solution to intermittency which has long been an Achilles heel for solar power. So, is solar-plus-storage taking off as an effective, future-proof solution to supplying US homes and workplaces with electricity? … Continue reading The state of US distributed photovoltaic solar-plus-storage
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) can provide 20% of world electricity on northern summer solstice, Ember says
The world has enough photovoltaic solar power capacity to generate a fifth of its midday peak electricity needs on the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, up from 16% last year, a report by thinktank Ember showed. Photovoltaic solar power is currently the fastest growing source of electricity due to falling technology … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) can provide 20% of world electricity on northern summer solstice, Ember says
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Mercadona inaugurates its largest photovoltaic plant in Spain in Abrera
Mercadona has invested more than 75 million euros in the installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.Mercadona has completed the installation of “its largest photovoltaic plant” located in the Abrera logistics block, thus reaching 100 MW of renewable energy throughout its chain, it reported this Friday in a statement. “The sum of all its photovoltaic roofs … Continue reading Mercadona inaugurates its largest photovoltaic plant in Spain in Abrera
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The transformative drive of photovoltaic energy is already generating new socioeconomic and biodiversity opportunities in Spain
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that has 800 associated companies, celebrates in the context of the International Day of the Sun, the determining role that solar energy is playing in our country to complete an energy transition full of socioeconomic opportunities and for the preservation and conservation … Continue reading The transformative drive of photovoltaic energy is already generating new socioeconomic and biodiversity opportunities in Spain
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Ecoener photovoltaic plant in Panama
Renewable energy is one of the most dynamic and promising sectors today, and Ecoener, one of the leading companies in this field, is no stranger to this growth. In September, the company will begin construction of a 50 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in Panama, a project that marks a great leap in international dimension for … Continue reading Ecoener photovoltaic plant in Panama
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Ceará (Brazil) inaugurates photovoltaic plant with 292 MWp
The Panati Solar Complex, located in the city of Jaguaretama (CE), approximately 240 km from Fortaleza (CE), was officially inaugurated by SPIC Brazil and Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, this Wednesday (19). The photovoltaic project occupies a total area of ??741 hectares (565 of built area alone), composed of eight sub-parks with a … Continue reading Ceará (Brazil) inaugurates photovoltaic plant with 292 MWp
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Nepal opens tender for photovoltaic projects
Nepal Electricity Authority is requesting proposals for the development of grid-connected solar projects across the country. The maximum total capacity available under the tender is 800 MW. The deadline to submit proposals is July 9. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has opened a tender for the development of grid-connected solar power projects in Nepal. Power … Continue reading Nepal opens tender for photovoltaic projects
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Neoen launches its first photovoltaic plant in Canada
Neoen (ISIN Code: FR0011675362, mnemonic code: NEOEN), one of the world’s leading producers of exclusively renewable energy, celebrated yesterday the launch of its Fox Coulee solar farm, located in Starland County, Alberta. It is scheduled for commissioning in the coming weeks. With a capacity of 93 MWp, the plant has been producing clean electricity since December … Continue reading Neoen launches its first photovoltaic plant in Canada
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Nordex receives orders for 172 MW of wind energy in Germany
The operating group orders eleven N163/6.X wind turbines. Order intake on the German market has once again developed well for the Nordex Group. More recently, the Group received orders amounting to approximately 172 MW for various clients. The largest of the awarded projects is being built in Lower Saxony: the Nordex group supplied eleven N163/6.X … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 172 MW of wind energy in Germany
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First wind turbine installed at Borkum Riffgrund 3, Germany’s largest offshore wind farm
The first wind turbine has successfully been installed at the German offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 3. With an installed capacity of 913 MW, it will be the largest offshore wind farm in Germany once in operation. Borkum Riffgrund 3 is also the first offshore wind farm to be awarded without subsidies in the world. This has primarily … Continue reading First wind turbine installed at Borkum Riffgrund 3, Germany’s largest offshore wind farm
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