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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EDP and Engie demand the auction of offshore wind energy in 2025 to comply with the PNIEC in Spain
If the Government wants to meet the 2030 offshore wind targets set in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC), the first auction must be launched next year, without further delay. This is the position of Ocean Winds, the joint venture owned 50% by EDP Renovables and Engie.In a meeting with the press on … Continue reading EDP and Engie demand the auction of offshore wind energy in 2025 to comply with the PNIEC in Spain
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Wind energy in Chiapas, Mexico
With the growing demand for electric service, the use of wind energy is growing due to its availability and low cost. In Chiapas, wind turbines are used in Arriaga, where there are two wind farms, which are also in states such as Oaxaca, Puebla, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Nuevo León, Coahuila and Baja California. Although the initial … Continue reading Wind energy in Chiapas, Mexico
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Policy evaluation and optimization for photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects in Anhui Province of China
To synergize climate mitigation with poverty alleviation, China has implemented photovoltaic poverty alleviation (PVPA) projects since 2014, with Anhui Province being among the initial pilot regions. However, further exploration is needed to determine the extent to which this policy can improve the economic status of poverty-stricken areas. This study aims to evaluate the effects of … Continue reading Policy evaluation and optimization for photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects in Anhui Province of China
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Chinese photovoltaic exports to Pakistan skyrocket
In August alone, inverter exports reached 326m yuan, a YoY growth of 429.04%.“Power shortages have long plagued Pakistan. We’ve also faced severe damage to our power system due to frequent floods over the past two years, making the demand for large-scale solar photovoltaics increasingly urgent,” stated Abbas, a Pakistani trader, at the Investment and Trade … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic exports to Pakistan skyrocket
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Photovoltaic now account for six percent of the global electricity mix
Global energy demand is growing, and solar energy covers an ever-increasing share of it. Although coal (35 percent) and gas (22 percent) still account for the largest share of electricity generation worldwide, the mix is ??changing. In 2015, solar energy accounted for only one percent of the global electricity mix, but it has now risen … Continue reading Photovoltaic now account for six percent of the global electricity mix
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Indonesia aims to increase 5 GW of wind power by 2030
The Indonesian government aims to increase wind power capacity by 5 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, tapping into the country’s huge wind potential, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) announced on Friday. On Friday in Jakarta, Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) Eniya Listiani Dewi stressed that this goal is … Continue reading Indonesia aims to increase 5 GW of wind power by 2030
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Havfram contracted for transport and installation services for wind turbines in the Nordlicht Cluster
Vattenfall and BASF have signed a contract with the Norwegian company Havfram to provide low-carbon transport and installation services for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. Havfram will deploy one of its state-of-the-art, low-emission wind turbine installation vessels for the construction of the two wind farms. Havfram’s new … Continue reading Havfram contracted for transport and installation services for wind turbines in the Nordlicht Cluster
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