Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth while generating solar power. In a recent study published in Solar RRL, academics from the University’s Department of Physics have been exploring the effect of semi-transparent PV materials placed over crops – an exemplary … Continue reading New research sheds light on how solar photovoltaics (PV) and agriculture can coexist
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan
Zhong Neng is the first offshore wind farm in Taiwan to be completed ahead of schedule. It is the second offshore wind farm completed in Taiwan this year by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, following the inauguration of the 600MW Changfang-Xidao. At a ceremony yesterday in Taipei, Taiwan, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) officially celebrated construction completion of … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced final approval of a wind project off the coast of Maryland, bringing the U.S. halfway to its goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of the clean energy technology by 2030. The project is the 10th approved by Biden’s Interior Department. He has made offshore wind a cornerstone of his … Continue reading US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
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ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
On Thursday, September 5, the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) and the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) signed a financing contract for ?37.4 billion for the purpose of remodeling and expanding the Tejona Wind Farm, located in Tilarán, Guanacaste. The modernization of the plant will increase its installed capacity to 42 megawatts, consolidating its … Continue reading ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
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ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project
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) issued the Record of Decision (ROD) for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking the 10th offshore wind project receiving federal approval in less than four years: “This … Continue reading ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project
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Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin Release White Paper Defining PV Module Quality Requirements
Kiwa, a world leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, is proud to announce the release of a new white paper developed as a collaboration between solar business groups Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin. This white paper introduces a comprehensive set of new photovoltaic (PV) module quality requirements aimed at enhancing the reliability … Continue reading Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin Release White Paper Defining PV Module Quality Requirements
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UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
The UK has announced the results of its latest auction for new wind farms (AR6). 6.3 GW of new wind capacity won Contracts for Difference (CfDs). 5.3 GW were offshore wind, including 400 MW of floating wind. 990 MW were onshore wind. This is good, not least after the UK didn’t get any offshore wind … Continue reading UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
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Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
The wholesale price of electricity in Spain during the first half of 2024 was up to 40% lower than it would have been without the investments in solar photovoltaic and wind capacity made since 2019, according to an article published in the Economic Bulletin of the Bank of Spain. The article, authored by Javier Quintana, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
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100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
In the UK, Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and Kemberton solar farm have both secured a government price guarantee, Contract for Difference, in the latest allocation round. This will mean fossil free power for more than 60,000 British homes. Vattenfall has secured a CfD for two projects in the latest Allocation Round for low-carbon electricity … Continue reading 100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
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Iberdrola awarded two offshore wind energy contracts in the United Kingdom for more than 1,000 MW
The contracts for East Anglia Two and East Anglia Three will supply more than 1,000 MW of clean, green electricity, enough to power the equivalent of more than one million homes. Iberdrola, through its UK subsidiary Scottish Power, has been awarded two contracts in the government’s sixth round of contracts for difference auctions, which will … Continue reading Iberdrola awarded two offshore wind energy contracts in the United Kingdom for more than 1,000 MW
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Redstone, the first Tower Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa is completed
The California start-up SolarReserve had initially developed the project in 2014, competing during the early years of South Africa’s Concentrated Solar Power push, but it was delayed time after time by South Africa’s indecisive renewable permitting, and after the Crescent Dunes tank failure bankrupted SolarReserve, it was ultimately taken over by Saudi Concentrating Solar Power … Continue reading Redstone, the first Tower Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa is completed
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TotalEnergies to invest in new 1 GW photovoltaic (PV) portfolio with Adani Green in India
TotalEnergies and Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) have entered into an agreement to create a new joint venture, equally owned by TotalEnergies and AGEL, with a 1,150 MWac (1,575 MWp) solar portfolio in Khavda in Gujarat. The electricity generated by the solar projects will be sold through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) signed with the federal … Continue reading TotalEnergies to invest in new 1 GW photovoltaic (PV) portfolio with Adani Green in India
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Platform-ZERO advances in its goal of achieving zero-defect manufacturing in the photovoltaic (PV) industry
After 18 months of work, the European Commission project has made significant progress in online process monitoring, sensor technology and AI integration, which are being tested in four European industrial plants. Located in Germany, Austria, Poland and Spain, these four pilot plants have begun testing the innovations developed by Platform-ZERO, a project funded by the … Continue reading Platform-ZERO advances in its goal of achieving zero-defect manufacturing in the photovoltaic (PV) industry
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Huawei and REA inaugurate solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in Nigeria
Huawei has signed a partnership with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, aimed at expanding the country’s clean energy capacity. This collaboration was highlighted in a statement from the Presidency, which detailed President Bola Tinubu’s commitments during the ongoing China-Africa Summit. During President Tinubu’s visit to Huawei’s research center, … Continue reading Huawei and REA inaugurate solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in Nigeria
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Vestas secures 55 MW wind power order in Germany
The agreement with BWP GT Betriebs is for six 6.2 MW V162 wind turbines and three 6.0 MW V150 wind turbines. Delivery is planned for the third quarter of 2025 and commissioning of the wind farm by the end of 2025. Vestas will be responsible for maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years. Vestas … Continue reading Vestas secures 55 MW wind power order in Germany
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Infolink releases global ranking of photovoltaic (PV) module shipments
Infolink Consulting has released the global photovoltaic module supply ranking for the first half of 2024. In a survey of manufacturers, changes were detected in the major global leaders. Jinko Solar ranks first, followed by JA Solar and Trina Solar. Longi ranks fourth, followed by Tongwei, Astronergy and Canadian Solar. GCL and DAS Solar share … Continue reading Infolink releases global ranking of photovoltaic (PV) module shipments
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UK gets nine new offshore wind farms after latest auction
UK is in line for nine new offshore wind farms after the Government’s latest renewables auction, but campaigners fear it may still fall short of clean power targets. The nine new wind power projects compare to none last year, and include what will be Europe’s largest and second largest wind farm projects – Hornsea 3 … Continue reading UK gets nine new offshore wind farms after latest auction
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Vattenfall to pause offshore wind project Swedish Kriegers Flak
Vattenfall has decided to pause the development of the offshore wind power project Swedish Kriegers Flak until further notice, due to unviable investment prerequisites in Sweden. Swedish Kriegers Flak, located about 30 km south of Trelleborg, is Sweden’s most mature offshore wind power project. The wind farm is estimated to generate 2.7 TWh of fossil-free … Continue reading Vattenfall to pause offshore wind project Swedish Kriegers Flak
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Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 wind power plants awarded capacity in UK allocation round 6
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded Ørsted contracts for difference (CfD) for a 1,080 MW share of the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, as well as a 2,400 MW CfD for Hornsea 4. The CfDs were awarded at inflation-indexed strike prices of GBP 54.23 per MWh for the share … Continue reading Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 wind power plants awarded capacity in UK allocation round 6
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
In the week of August 26, prices rose in all European markets. Wind and solar energy production registered declines, while electricity demand increased in most markets. TTF gas futures prices for the Front?Month remained below €40/MWh and CO2 emission allowance futures for the reference contract of December 2024 remained around €71/t. Solar photovoltaic, solar thermoelectric … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
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