This study finds that women continue to face numerous barriers to engagement in the decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV) workforce, providing recommendations to advance female inclusion in the sector. Decentralised renewable energy, particularly solar PV, can provide much-needed access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for remote and hard-to-electrify communities, and can also significantly boost employment … Continue reading Decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV): A gender perspective
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ACP Statement on Massachusetts Legislation to Advance Offshore Wind and Energy Storage
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Moira Cyphers, ACP Director for Atlantic Offshore & Eastern State Affairs after comprehensive legislation was introduced in Massachusetts enhancing clean energy deployment. Key features include a major overhaul of energy infrastructure permitting, increased support for renewable sources like wind, solar, and expanded battery storage: … Continue reading ACP Statement on Massachusetts Legislation to Advance Offshore Wind and Energy Storage
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For WoodMac, the global average LCOE of photovoltaic (PV) reaches €55.5/MWh in 2024, compared to €40/MWh according to IRENA for 2023
The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of solar photovoltaic (PV) has continued to decline worldwide in 2024, according to the latest report by consultancy Wood Mackenzie. The global average LCOE of fixed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 2024 reached $66/MWh (€61/MWh), with a range between $28/MWh and $117/MWh (€26/MWh and €108/MWh). The price difference is … Continue reading For WoodMac, the global average LCOE of photovoltaic (PV) reaches €55.5/MWh in 2024, compared to €40/MWh according to IRENA for 2023
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The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
Cádiz hosts the largest offshore wind meeting: challenges and opportunities for SpainThe Wind Energy Association (AEE), together with the Andalusian Renewable Energy Association (CLANER) and the Cádiz Maritime Naval Cluster, are organizing the most important event in the offshore wind sector.More than 400 national attendees and international delegations, the main experts in offshore wind power, … Continue reading The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
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Eletrobras and Ocean Winds sign partnership in offshore wind energy
Eletrobras signed the first Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate business opportunities in the generation of wind energy at sea.Eletrobras and Ocean Winds (OW) signed this Tuesday (22/10) a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate business opportunities in offshore wind projects in Brazil. This is Eletrobras’ first MoU in this segment. In December 2022, the Brazilian … Continue reading Eletrobras and Ocean Winds sign partnership in offshore wind energy
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EDP invests in photovoltaic automation solutions to boost energy transition
EDP Innovation is testing an advanced automation project which aims to improve the efficiency and safety of the construction of solar photovoltaic plants. EDP Innovation has announced an automation pilot project named AutoPV, which has been developed by Comau – a global technology provider for industrial automated solution – at the solar photovoltaic park of … Continue reading EDP invests in photovoltaic automation solutions to boost energy transition
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Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
The new photovoltaic system located on Lake Philippsee in southern Germany contains 27,160 solar modules. The massive PV unit has an installed capacity of 15 megawatts and covers eight hectares, according to operator Nexentury. It will provide 16 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. It will be used by a local company for a … Continue reading Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
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Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation
The bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect is an uncommon phenomenon that may enable certain materials to outperform the conventional p–n junctions used in solar cells. Researchers from Japan have experimentally demonstrated the BPV effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (?-In2Se3) for the first time along the out-of-plane direction, validating previous theoretical predictions. The remarkable conversion efficiency recorded … Continue reading Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation
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Enercon commissions 40 MW Turkish wind farm for Kalyon
German wind turbine manufacturer Enercon GmbH has commissioned all wind turbines at a 40 MW wind farm in Türkiye, Turkey, on behalf of project owner Kalen Enerji, a unit of national energy group Kalyon Enerji. All 10 wind turbines at the Black Sea region site are already supplying electricity to the grid, Enercon said in … Continue reading Enercon commissions 40 MW Turkish wind farm for Kalyon
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German company to implement offshore wind project in Vietnam
German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh.The German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh. The information was released during a working meeting on the subject … Continue reading German company to implement offshore wind project in Vietnam
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Wind turbine turned into compact living
Living in a wind turbine? As of today that’s possible. Vattenfall and design studio Superuse converted a nacelle, the top part of a wind turbine, into a tiny house. This nacelle is four metres wide, ten metres long and three metres high and comes from a turbine that stood in Austria for 20 years. With … Continue reading Wind turbine turned into compact living
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EIB and Iberdrola sign 120 million loan for energy innovation projects in Spain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a EUR 120 million loan with Iberdrola to finance the development of energy technology research and innovation projects aimed at contributing to and accelerating the electrification and decarbonisation of the economy. The total investment associated with the project will be €250 million. The EIB funding will be used … Continue reading EIB and Iberdrola sign 120 million loan for energy innovation projects in Spain
Continue readingACP Statement on BOEM’s Completion of Environmental Reviews for New York Bight Offshore Wind Lease Areas
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) finalized a comprehensive environmental review to evaluate potential wind development activities across six lease areas encompassing more than 488,000 acres in the New York Bight, located offshore New York … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM’s Completion of Environmental Reviews for New York Bight Offshore Wind Lease Areas
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First foundations for RWE’s Danish offshore wind farm
RWE has taken an important step in the construction of its offshore wind project Thor in the Danish North Sea: the first batch of eight monopile foundations for the wind turbines were offloaded and stored at the base port of Eemshaven in the Netherlands. The monopiles are up to 100 meters in length and weigh … Continue reading First foundations for RWE’s Danish offshore wind farm
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Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
European electricity market prices rise in the third week of October due to lower renewable energy production and higher demand. In the third week of October, prices in the main European electricity markets remained at similar levels to those observed during the month. Most markets registered higher weekly averages than those of the previous week, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
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9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the third week of October of 9 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization, 104.3 MW belonging to RIC Energy.Declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic solar plant project called PS Carbeso Solar of 44.43 MW on land on non-urbanizable land, in the municipality of Pujalt and its evacuation … Continue reading 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
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Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
Colombia is building a greener energy future with the expansion of photovoltaics. Although it already has 80 photovoltaics in operation, they expect this number to increase.The push towards a more sustainable energy transition continues to gain strength in Colombia, so in the midst of the inauguration of the Palmaseca photovoltaic plant (Valle del Cauca), the … Continue reading Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
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China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
The EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, according to the Eurostat data.The European Union’s green transition is hampered by its dependence on … Continue reading China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
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Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
Sonangol and the Chinese company QINGHAI LIHAO CLEAN ENERGY signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Friday, October 18, to develop a project within the photovoltaic solar energy industrial chain in Angola. This initiative aims to establish the production of photovoltaic panels using quartz ore as the primary raw material.The planned factory will have an annual … Continue reading Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
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China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry maintained robust growth momentum during the first six months of this year. Data showed that during this period, the country’s output of polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and modules all rose by over 30 percent year-on-year, and exports of PV modules increased by nearly 20 percent from the same period last … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
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