The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the last week of September of 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects with wind energy and batteries (BESS).Prior administrative authorisation of the construction modifications, and the declaration of public utility, for the Mudarra 1 photovoltaic installation of 52.525 MW and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of … Continue reading Spain approves 650 MW for 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, including 39.6 BESS from Naturgy
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GE Vernova to supply 19 wind turbines to India
Powerica Limited has selected to install 19 GE Vernova 2.7 MW -132 wind turbines (WTG) at its 51.3 MW wind farm in Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat, India. The wind farm will be covered by SECI XVI tranche. Current plans call for the wind turbines for the wind farm, which was booked in the second quarter of … Continue reading GE Vernova to supply 19 wind turbines to India
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Romania plans to install 7 GW of offshore wind by 2035
The Government of Romania has published its new roadmap to develop up to 7 GW of offshore wind capacity to be installed within Romania’s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea.The Offshore Wind Roadmap for Romania provides a strategic analysis and explores the impact of two different offshore wind growth scenarios located at least 50 … Continue reading Romania plans to install 7 GW of offshore wind by 2035
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KF Wind completes Geotechnical Survey for first phase of 1.1 GW floating offshore wind project in South Korea
KF Wind, a floating offshore wind project being developed off the coast of Ulsan by Ocean Winds and Mainstream Renewable Power, has completed the geotechnical survey for the first phase of its project, East Blue Power, which has 375 MW of installed capacity. The geotechnical survey was carried out for approximately one month by Geo … Continue reading KF Wind completes Geotechnical Survey for first phase of 1.1 GW floating offshore wind project in South Korea
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TotalEnergies commissions its largest utility-scale photovoltaic plants with batteries in the United States
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has started commercial operations of Danish Fields and Cottonwood, two utility-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage located in southeast Texas. These new projects, with a combined capacity of 1.2 GW, are part of a portfolio of renewable assets totaling 4 GW in operation or under construction in Texas. Danish Fields … Continue reading TotalEnergies commissions its largest utility-scale photovoltaic plants with batteries in the United States
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ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO announce financial close on 5.5 GW of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
These projects, valued at $3.2 billion, aim to generate a combined capacity of 5.5 GW of solar energy for Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabian company ACWA Power, PIF subsidiary Badeel and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO) have achieved financial close on the Haden, Muwayh and Al Khushaybi solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. These projects, valued at $3.2 billion, … Continue reading ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO announce financial close on 5.5 GW of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
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Coal generation in OECD countries falls below half of its peak
As the UK, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, closes its last coal power plant, almost all OECD countries are making good progress on phasing out coal power, replacing it predominantly with photovoltaic solar power and wind energy. This report analyses annual generation data from Ember’s Data Explorer, to show how the electricity generation of … Continue reading Coal generation in OECD countries falls below half of its peak
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Photovoltaic inverter: what is it and how does it work?
The solar inverter, or photovoltaic inverter, is an essential component in solar energy systems. Its main function is to convert the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is the type of energy used by our household appliances. The conversion is necessary for the efficient and safe operation of the … Continue reading Photovoltaic inverter: what is it and how does it work?
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Türkiye among top 5 in Europe in boosting wind capacity
The installed capacity in the first six months of 2024 has already exceeded the wind installations for 2023, which were 397 megawatts. The reasons for this considerable increase are the capacity extension projects of current wind farms that are coming online, as well as the additions from YEKA-2 (EnerjiSA and Enercon projects with a total … Continue reading Türkiye among top 5 in Europe in boosting wind capacity
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US puts off Oregon offshore wind auction
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is delaying the offshore wind energy auction planned for potential lease areas offshore Oregon citing insufficient bidder interest. The auction, initially set for October 15, included two lease areas offshore Oregon with Avangrid Renewables, BlueFloat Energy, Ocean Winds, South Coast Energy, and Mainstream Renewable Power qualified to … Continue reading US puts off Oregon offshore wind auction
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The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
European electricity markets are facing an unprecedented energy revolution, driven by the rise of renewable energies. Batteries and hybridisation of technologies are emerging as key players in this transformation process, not only optimising the integration of clean energy but also mitigating price volatility and increasing the profitability of investments. Falling battery prices and the advance … Continue reading The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
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Wind power will be decisive in Brazil’s energy transition, according to ABEEólica
Wind energy in Brazil, with 33 GW of installed capacity, will play a key role in the decarbonization of the economy and the production of green hydrogen, according to ABEEólica.Wind energy, which went unnoticed 15 years ago and is now the second largest source of electricity in Brazil, will be “decisive” in the country’s energy … Continue reading Wind power will be decisive in Brazil’s energy transition, according to ABEEólica
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ICE to build Costa Rica’s largest photovoltaic solar plant in Guanacaste
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced the construction of the largest photovoltaic solar plant in the country, following the approval by the ICE Board of Directors of the feasibility and implementation phase of the Colorado Photovoltaic Solar Project. The project will be located in the Colorado district, in the Guanacaste canton of Abangares. The … Continue reading ICE to build Costa Rica’s largest photovoltaic solar plant in Guanacaste
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The Dazzling Future of Solar Photovoltaics
A photovoltaic cell is a simple thing: a square piece of silicon 160-185 millimeters on a side and 0.2 millimeters thick, with thin wires on the front and an electrical contact on the back. If illuminated with light and a circuit connected between the front and back, direct sunlight can provide about seven watts of … Continue reading The Dazzling Future of Solar Photovoltaics
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Average LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, IRENA says
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the result represents a 12% year-on-year decrease in the cost of photovoltaics (PV). The figure has fallen by 90% since the beginning of 2010.The globalized weighted levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, according to a report by the International … Continue reading Average LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, IRENA says
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The Biópio Photovoltaic Plant, with more than 500 thousand solar panels, in Benguela, supplies 10 provinces in Angola
More than 500 thousand solar panels, installed in the commune of Biópio, province of Benguela, generate 144.9 megawatts and benefit almost one million Angolans, an investment of 500 million dollars for a set of seven plants. According to the director of the Biópio Photovoltaic Center, Nilton de Carvalho, the solar panels occupy an area of … Continue reading The Biópio Photovoltaic Plant, with more than 500 thousand solar panels, in Benguela, supplies 10 provinces in Angola
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Changes in the proportion of photovoltaic auxiliary materials and global expansion
In the context of the rapid rise of global renewable energy, photovoltaic (PV) power generation is increasingly becoming a powerhouse in the energy sector. While primary materials have received widespread attention, auxiliary materials such as photovoltaic glass, frames, encapsulants, and silver paste also play a crucial role. These auxiliary materials not only directly affect the … Continue reading Changes in the proportion of photovoltaic auxiliary materials and global expansion
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Tug-of-war over prices starts in the photovoltaic industry chain
This week, the silicon material market experienced low trading activity with limited transaction volumes as the signing period approaches its end. Although some leading companies are showing a price increase trend in small orders, this change has not affected the overall market price structure. Currently, silicon manufacturers are strongly supporting prices; however, downstream demand for … Continue reading Tug-of-war over prices starts in the photovoltaic industry chain
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Zelestra inaugurated the 144 MW La Unión photovoltaic plant in Colombia
Zelestra, a Spanish company specializing in renewable energy, inaugurated the La Unión photovoltaic plant in Montería, Córdoba department. The photovoltaic plant has 220,960 solar panels that will generate 144 megawatts. The photovoltaic plant has an area of ??230 hectares and took a year and a half to build. 1,276 people were involved in the project; … Continue reading Zelestra inaugurated the 144 MW La Unión photovoltaic plant in Colombia
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Saudi Arabia launches tender for 4.5 GW of wind power and photovoltaic projects
Saudi Arabia has launched a tender to award 4.5 GW of renewal energy capacity — mainly wind energy and photovoltaic solar projects — across the desert kingdom. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), the authority responsible for tendering of the projects and offtaking of energy once the projects are developed, has issued a request for … Continue reading Saudi Arabia launches tender for 4.5 GW of wind power and photovoltaic projects
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