Although it is not current news, we all enjoy rankings. On June 11 and 12, the “9th Century PV Conference” (CPC) took place in Shanghai. During the conference, the rankings of the main manufacturers of modules, silicon wafers, inverters, and trackers were revealed. PVTime shared the rankings in their news. But before sharing the rankings, … Continue reading Top photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers in 2023 – by Century PV Conference, Shanghai
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DNV tapped to help lenders and investors assess USD 40 billion worth of U.S. offshore wind projects
DNV is performing due diligence to enable the financing of eight offshore wind projects on the United States’ Atlantic Coast. The announcement follows news from DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2024 report, which forecasts that about 10 GW of fixed offshore wind is set to be installed in the U.S. between 2040 and 2050. While the … Continue reading DNV tapped to help lenders and investors assess USD 40 billion worth of U.S. offshore wind projects
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Behind the Blades: How Paula Pérez Engineers Equitable Wind Energy Solutions
Paula Pérez is an engineer by training, but to this National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researcher, engineering is about people. “I’ve always felt that engineering is for solving people problems,” said Pérez, who studies wind energy equity and techno-economic analysis. “I think our work should center the people who will be impacted by it.” With … Continue reading Behind the Blades: How Paula Pérez Engineers Equitable Wind Energy Solutions
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Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing
The cost competitiveness of these technologies varies significantly across regions, but overall, renewables are on track to overtake traditional fossil fuel sources. Wood Mackenzie has released five regional Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) reports for 2024, which provide an in-depth analysis of the evolving electricity cost landscape across global markets. These reports, covering Asia Pacific … Continue reading Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing
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Statkraft receives support from EU Innovation fund for planned hydrogen production in Germany
The company was selected to negotiate a grant decision for a subsidy of up to 107 million euros for its project consisting of a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. This means that up to 20,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen and up to 50,000 MWh of green heat are possible … Continue reading Statkraft receives support from EU Innovation fund for planned hydrogen production in Germany
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Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that
Europe must leverage the significant potential for private financing stemming from PPAs. The recent “Draghi Report” on the EU’s competitiveness and economic security singled out PPAs as a key tool for strengthening the EU’s industrial resilience. PPAs have significant benefits: they enable European companies to procure clean energy at competitive and predictable prices. They increase … Continue reading Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that
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The Tarragona Water Consortium inaugurates, with Endesa, the largest photovoltaic plant in service in the water treatment and transport sector in Spain
The CAT solar park for self-consumption at the l’Ampolla water treatment plant (Delta del Ebro) is launched, with 6,667 panels and an area equivalent to three and a half football fields.The new CAT solar installation covers nearly a third of the energy consumed by the l’Ampolla water treatment plant for water purification and distribution.The project, … Continue reading The Tarragona Water Consortium inaugurates, with Endesa, the largest photovoltaic plant in service in the water treatment and transport sector in Spain
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US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014
15 states had at least 30% power from renewables in 2023. Southeastern US sees surge in photovoltaic generation. The US generated about three times as much electricity from solar, wind and geothermal resources in 2023 than it did in 2014, a decade-long stretch that also saw the percentage of national retail power sales from these … Continue reading US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014
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What could further trade actions mean for the US photovoltaic supply chain?
Protectionism should help photovoltaic domestic manufacturing, but it could come at a cost for buyers. Our recent report leveraging our solar supply chain data explores the implications. While the US solar manufacturing sector has expanded substantially in the last few years, the success of the industry remains precarious. With Chinese manufacturers dominating the market and … Continue reading What could further trade actions mean for the US photovoltaic supply chain?
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Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy reach financial close on 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia
Solarcentury Africa Limited and its local partner, Sino Energy (Pty) Limited, have announced the successful financial close of a pioneering 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia. This project will be the first fully merchant independent power producer in the region, trading all its renewable energy on the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). The … Continue reading Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy reach financial close on 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia
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UNEF proposes urgent measures to promote self-consumption of photovoltaics in Spain
These measures, they point out, are necessary to achieve the objectives of the PNIECIf we compare the end of the third quarter of this year with that of last year, self-consumption has decreased by 15%, falling by 22% in the industrial sector, 5% in the residential sector and 1% in the commercial sectorTo reverse this … Continue reading UNEF proposes urgent measures to promote self-consumption of photovoltaics in Spain
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Egypt poised to lead wind energy in Middle East with 76 GW capacity by 2050
Egypt is positioned to become a leading force in wind energy within the Middle East, with the capacity to generate an excess of 76 gigawatts per hour by 2050, according to an international study. This capability would solidify its status as a potential leader in clean energy across the region. Published in the journal “Science … Continue reading Egypt poised to lead wind energy in Middle East with 76 GW capacity by 2050
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OX2 to manage a 211 MW wind farm in Finland
OX2 has signed an asset management agreement for Piiparinmäki wind farm with Nuveen Infrastructure. Under the agreement, OX2 will be responsible for the technical, commercial and financial management of the Piiparinmäki wind farm, to ensure optimal asset performance on the behalf of Nuveen Infrastructure, the private infrastructure investment business of $1.2tn global asset manager Nuveen. … Continue reading OX2 to manage a 211 MW wind farm in Finland
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Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta
The draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta has begun its parliamentary process. The wind sector believes that the text proposes a paradigm shift in relation to the repowering of wind farms, which clashes head-on with the fundamental principles of the existing legal system. The wind sector, understanding that the spirit of … Continue reading Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta
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France achieves record photovoltaic capacity growth in 2023
According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems (IEA PVPS), France added 4 GW of solar capacity in 2023, reaching a historic high. This growth is primarily attributed to falling market electricity prices, a significant decline in solar module costs, and the implementation of the French government’s Renewable Energy Acceleration … Continue reading France achieves record photovoltaic capacity growth in 2023
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ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León
A photovoltaic park of 275,000 modules on 224 hectares, as big as 135 football fields, among the vineyards of Toro (Zamora), in the northwest of Spain.It is the Garnacha solar installation, acquired by ERG in June 2023 from the German group Iìib vogt GmbH, with an installed capacity of 149 MWP.A reality already operational in … Continue reading ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León
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Plan for South Africa’s first offshore wind farm takes shape
A consortium of European and local energy companies is planning to build a massive 810MW wind farm off the coast of Richards Bay, with wind turbines taller than the country’s largest skyscrapers. More than 30 land-based wind farms have been built along the windy Cape coastline and in other parts of the country, but there … Continue reading Plan for South Africa’s first offshore wind farm takes shape
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Highest investment period boosts Iberdrola’s results to record levels
Strong operations underpin growth Increased financial strength Shareholder remuneration: record interim dividend: €0.23 per share, an increase of 14%. Record market capitalisation: Record stock market capitalisation highs (close to €90 billion). Improvement in year-end forecasts: 14% increase in full-year net profit, in line with the growth of the interim dividend. Accelerating the Strategic Plan and seizing … Continue reading Highest investment period boosts Iberdrola’s results to record levels
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Increased protectionist measures in US photovoltaic (PV) market could expand domestic manufacturing, but increase overall costs
New trade tariffs and increased import restrictions in the US solar supply chain would expand domestic manufacturing, but create a more expensive market, potentially slowing down the growing sector, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie. In the last few years, the US solar manufacturing industry has expanded substantially. Since the passage of the … Continue reading Increased protectionist measures in US photovoltaic (PV) market could expand domestic manufacturing, but increase overall costs
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Extremadura’s leadership in photovoltaic energy
During the II UNEF Meeting (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) which brought together the directors general of energy of the Autonomous Communities and the heads of Red Eléctrica Española in Palma de Mallorca. The director general of Industry, Energy and Mines, Raquel Pastor López, attended the II UNEF Meeting (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) which brought together the directors … Continue reading Extremadura’s leadership in photovoltaic energy
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