The research firm Wood Mackenzie published an analysis on what the impact of the Republican victory should be. The renewable capacity of the United States will grow by more than 240 GW by 2030.Renewable energy technologies in the United States will remain competitive for the next four years despite the uncertainties generated by Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Will Donald Trump slow down the expansion of photovoltaic (PV)?
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EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
Energy security has risen to the top of the EU’s political agenda, yet much remains to be done. The EU cannot continue relying on imported fossil fuels, putting its energy security in the hands of hostile nations. This becomes critical considering the US president-elect’s calls for reduced US military engagement in Europe. Solutions like wind, … Continue reading EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
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Recycling wind turbine blades to build a boat
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about recycling wind turbine blades. Although recycling it’s often confused with reuse. Reuse means taking the blades themselves, after some modifications, to create structures with different uses. This is the case with the famous playgrounds we’ve talked about or the well-known bicycle parking I’m showing below. However, true … Continue reading Recycling wind turbine blades to build a boat
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Building the Asia Pacific Wind Energy Supply Chain for a 1.5°C World
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region possesses some of the most attractive onshore and offshore wind resource globally and could play a pivotal role in the global energy transition. Within the decade, onshore wind capacity could more than double to 1,084 GW. For offshore wind, more than 122 GW of new capacity could come online by … Continue reading Building the Asia Pacific Wind Energy Supply Chain for a 1.5°C World
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Iberdrola and Gres Panaria Portugal sign a contract for the sale of photovoltaic energy
Iberdrola and Gres Panaria Portugal, the leading Portuguese ceramics company, owner of the Margres, Love Tiles and Gresart brands, signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to begin in 2025 that will guarantee the supply of photovoltaic solar energy for the next 10 years. It will provide a total of 92 GWh of clean energy during … Continue reading Iberdrola and Gres Panaria Portugal sign a contract for the sale of photovoltaic energy
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New Photovoltaic Solar Market Report Projects Record Year for 2024
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the release of the inaugural Solar Market Monitor, a market analysis of the domestic utility-scale solar industry produced by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The new report includes projections of a record-breaking year for solar, with over 32 GW of installations for 2024. The new report marks a … Continue reading New Photovoltaic Solar Market Report Projects Record Year for 2024
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OX2 begins construction of 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia
OX2 begins the construction of a 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia, which is one of the first publicly owned renewable energy projects in the country. The ownership of SEC, a government-owned renewable energy company in the State of Victoria, has also enabled a 100 MW battery energy storage system to be added to the … Continue reading OX2 begins construction of 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia
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Lula’s government promotes energy transition at COP 29, while raising taxes to curb the growth of photovoltaic solar energy
The increase in the tax on photovoltaic solar panels contrasts with the climate commitments assumed internationally by Brazil. During the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 29), held in Azerbaijan, the Brazilian government highlighted its commitment to the energy transition. However, a recent internal decision generated criticism from experts and sectors of society. The … Continue reading Lula’s government promotes energy transition at COP 29, while raising taxes to curb the growth of photovoltaic solar energy
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Acciona will build a 225 MW photovoltaic plant in Peru
The new plant will consist of 371,040 high-performance bifacial panels with advanced technology. ACCIONA will build a new photovoltaic plant for Kallpa Generación, a Peruvian electricity company, in the district of La Joya (Arequipa, Peru), which will have a peak power capacity of 225MW. The new plant will consist of 371,040 high-performance bifacial panels with … Continue reading Acciona will build a 225 MW photovoltaic plant in Peru
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Zimbabwe’s power sector faces challenges and a push for photovoltaic
Zimbabwe’s electricity generation sector grapples with ageing infrastructure, environmental challenges, and a lagging renewable energy transition, according to a pro-environmental platform Clean Technica. With an installed capacity of nearly 3,000 MW, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) faces significant hurdles, including unreliable thermal plants, water shortages for hydropower, and a sluggish independent power producer (IPP) sector. … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s power sector faces challenges and a push for photovoltaic
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Spain approves 10 photovoltaic, hybridisation and 210 MW storage projects in the third week of November
The Official State Gazette for the third week of November contains announcements corresponding to 10 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 320 MW, including 100 MW belonging to Viga Renovables.Resolution formulating the report determining the environmental impact of the 36 MW El Almendro Photovoltaic Solar Park project, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the province of Huelva, … Continue reading Spain approves 10 photovoltaic, hybridisation and 210 MW storage projects in the third week of November
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Sungrow Hydrogen’s 2.6GW wind power and photovoltaic solar project starts construction
Sungrow Hydrogen recently has signed a cooperation agreement with China Tianying Inc. for the Tianying Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Project. Sungrow Hydrogen will deliver 16 sets of 1000Nm³/h ALK hydrogen production system, including ALK electrolyzers, PWM hydrogen production power supply, as well as gas-liquid separation equipment, hydrogen purification equipment, for this project. … Continue reading Sungrow Hydrogen’s 2.6GW wind power and photovoltaic solar project starts construction
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Entrion Wind patents a guyed monopile to bring fixed-bottom offshore wind to depths of 100 meters
The maximum depth for installing fixed-bottom offshore wind using monopiles is currently around 60-70 meters. This is a limitation that has several aspects: In order to overcome these challenges, Entrion Wind has patented a monopile design they’ve named the Fully Restrained Platform (FRP) monopile. Entrion Wind’s design extends the maximum feasible depth for monopiles to … Continue reading Entrion Wind patents a guyed monopile to bring fixed-bottom offshore wind to depths of 100 meters
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Lucerne voters want rapid expansion of wind energy
The construction of large wind power plants in the canton of Lucerne should not be delayed by lengthy approval procedures. Voters have spoken out in favor of curtailing municipal autonomy and a cantonal planning approval procedure. The amendment to the Planning and Building Act was approved with 68.51% of votes in favor (84,043 to 38,631 … Continue reading Lucerne voters want rapid expansion of wind energy
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RWE and Peabody Partner to Develop Photovoltaic Solar and Energy Storage Pipeline on Repurposed, Reclaimed Mine Lands
RWE, a leading renewable energy company, and Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced a new partnership to strategically advance renewable energy projects by repurposing reclaimed land previously used for mining. This partnership brings together RWE’s expertise in developing and operating clean energy projects and Peabody’s significant land resources, particularly in the Midwest, as well as its industry-leading … Continue reading RWE and Peabody Partner to Develop Photovoltaic Solar and Energy Storage Pipeline on Repurposed, Reclaimed Mine Lands
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Benin builds 25 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant
Benin has begun construction of the 25 MW Forsun photovoltaic plant, which will join the Defisol and TTC projects to expand the total capacity of the Illoulofin solar power plant to 75 MW. The government said the project is supported by an investment of $25.8 million. It said in a statement that the new plant … Continue reading Benin builds 25 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant
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Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
Spain’s solar power is on track to overtake wind power as the leading source in the country’s expanding renewable energy sector, which now accounts for more than half of the total energy mix, industry insiders told Xinhua. Renewable energy sources have supplied 57.5 per cent of Spain’s electricity production this year, according to the association … Continue reading Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
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Gabon inaugurates its first photovoltaic (PV) plant with 30 MW
Gabon has inaugurated its first photovoltaic plant, the largest in Central Africa. Developer Solen SA Gabon has said it aims to expand the capacity of the Ayémé project to 30 MW to supply more than 300,000 homes.Gabon has inaugurated its first photovoltaic project. The Ayémé photovoltaic plant is located in the Plaine-Ayeme area in northwestern … Continue reading Gabon inaugurates its first photovoltaic (PV) plant with 30 MW
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Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in Q3 2024
JinkoSolar, JA Solar and Trina Solar have achieved a total shipment of about 180GW in the first three quarters of 2024 amidst bleak industry situation, according to the latest data provided by Solarbe. In the third quarter of 2024, the photovoltaic industry chain continues to experience a certain structural supply-demand imbalance, with severe competition leading … Continue reading Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in Q3 2024
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New photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed in Germany fell by 9% in October
According to statistics from Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), in October 2024, the country’s newly registered solar photovoltaic installed capacity was 1.363GW, an increase of more than 16% month-on-month, but a decrease of more than 9% year-on-year; From January to October, Germany added 13.13GW of photovoltaic installed capacity. Of the new capacity added in October this … Continue reading New photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed in Germany fell by 9% in October
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