OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland to Equitix. The wind farm comprise of 7 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 24 MW. The Krasnik wind farm will produce about 79 GWh of energy and assuming an average annual household consumption of about 5,000 kWh, it will be able to … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland
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U.S. wind power generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
Electricity generation from wind established a new record in the United States in April, and wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation in both March and April, data from our July 2024 Monthly Energy Review show. U.S. wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation for the first time in April 2023 but did not do so again until 11 … Continue reading U.S. wind power generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
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1 GW Astronergy modules to boost photovoltaic utilization in Algeria, Africa
After winning the tenders from two giant Chinese companies – China International Water & Electric Corp. (CWE) and the Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), a total of one gigawatt (GW) Astronergy n-type TOPCon solar modules will be shipped to Algeria to support the country’s 2,000 MW solar plant construction plan. The 2,000MW plan is a photovoltaic power … Continue reading 1 GW Astronergy modules to boost photovoltaic utilization in Algeria, Africa
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RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
RWE, the UK’s leading power producer, has been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) for five of its renewable energy projects in the latest Allocation Round 6 (AR6). The CfD awards have been made to RWE by the Low Carbon Contracts Company, on behalf of the UK Government, following successful bids for two onshore and three … Continue reading RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
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For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 23% of the total
Demand for electric energy in Spain increases by 3.8% in August. For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 23% of the total. Wind energy generated 16.6%. Monthly production with renewables in our country accounted for 52.6% and technologies that do not emit CO2 equivalent reached a share of 75.4%.National … Continue reading For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 23% of the total
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China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping point
China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping pointThe plight of China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry dates back three years, when a surge in panel demand boosted prices and unlocked ambitious expansion plans that resulted in oversupply. The sector ended 2023 with the capacity to produce 1,154 gigawatts of solar modules, more than double the capacity … Continue reading China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping point
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Floating solar photovoltaics are expanding
Floating solar photovoltaics are a technology that allows solar panels to be installed in large bodies of water, such as reservoirs, lagoons and dams. This technology, born in 2005 and expanded since 2012, offers several advantages in terms of energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This system not only represents a boost for clean energy, … Continue reading Floating solar photovoltaics are expanding
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Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
The wind farm will consist of 10 MySE 3.0-135 wind turbines, totaling 30 MW. Recently, in edition #85, we discussed how Mingyang was getting closer to entering the European offshore wind sector. Luxcara, a German developer, had chosen the Chinese manufacturer as its preferred supplier for a 296 MW wind farm in German waters. However, … Continue reading Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Australia gets a Sunshot
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today opened the first phase of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program to support innovation in Australia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry. Solar Sunshot was announced by the Australian Government in March and the Program Guidelines have been designed following a period of extensive consultation. ARENA CEO Darren … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Australia gets a Sunshot
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Spain authorises 1.84 GW of photovoltaic and hybridisation, including 519 MW from Solaria
The Official State Gazette of the last week of August contains announcements corresponding to 25 photovoltaic projects for 1.84 GW, including 346 MW from Cepsa and 345 MW from Prodiel. Solaria plans 11 plants in Toledo.Request for prior administrative authorisation and construction and declaration and recognition, specifically, of public utility, of the project to build … Continue reading Spain authorises 1.84 GW of photovoltaic and hybridisation, including 519 MW from Solaria
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2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy
2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy, with numbers confirming sustained growth, even if with some fluctuations compared to previous months. In July, 512 MW of new PV capacity was installed, bringing the total since the beginning of the year to 3,853 MW. These data reflect the country’s commitment to … Continue reading 2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Brazil is expected to increase by 11 GW in 2024
Photovoltaics (PV) in Brazil started in 2024 with 37 GW of installed capacity and currently stands at over 46 GW, and continues to grow. Solar photovoltaic generation is expected to add a total of 11 gigawatts (GW) to the country’s installed electricity capacity in 2024. Photovoltaics started the year with 37 GW of installed capacity … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Brazil is expected to increase by 11 GW in 2024
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Nordex installs the prototype of the N175/6.X wind turbine
Despite a deceleration in the development of new wind turbines by Western manufacturers, the reality is that all of them are working on prototypes for their new onshore wind power models. Enercon and Vestas, who are working on the E-175 EP5 E1 and V172-7.2MW™ respectively. Nordex, for its part, has also recently installed the N175/6.X … Continue reading Nordex installs the prototype of the N175/6.X wind turbine
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UK reaches 30 GW wind power milestone
This is according to recent research from RenewableUK’s market intelligence and data tracker EnergyPulse. The UK has now surpassed 30 gigawatts (GW) of wind generation capacity with the opening of SSE Renewables’ Viking Wind Farm on the Shetland Islands, which added the last 443 megawatts (MW) to the total. According to the data findings, the … Continue reading UK reaches 30 GW wind power milestone
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Ethiopia to electrify 25 rural villages using solar photovoltaic (PV) energy
The Ministry of Water and Energy has announced that preparations are in the final stages to provide electricity powered by photovoltaic (PV) energy to about 25 small rural villages. The Ministry’s Executive Director for Rural Energy Technology Development and Transfer, Birhanu Woldu, told ENA that efforts are underway to expand access to electricity through alternative … Continue reading Ethiopia to electrify 25 rural villages using solar photovoltaic (PV) energy
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Sweden installed 460 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in H1
Sweden installed 460 MW of solar PV in the first half of 2024, following a record year of deployment in 2023. However, market growth has been slow due to lower electricity prices and uncertainty around green tax breaks for batteries, according to Svensk Solenergi. Sweden installed 460 MW of solar power in the first half … Continue reading Sweden installed 460 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in H1
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