The XI Solar Forum, organized by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), brought together more than 1,200 representatives of the photovoltaic sector in Madrid on October 9 and 10. During the sessions, crucial issues for the future of solar energy in Spain were discussed, such as self-consumption, storage and electrification. The conclusions of the forum highlight … Continue reading The XI Solar Forum highlights self-consumption and storage as pillars of a sustainable future for photovoltaics in Spain
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Sun-Ways solution turns the space between railroad tracks into photovoltaic solar power plants
Thanks to its patented technology, Solar-Ways system integrates renewable energy production into railway infrastructures. Due to its flexibility and adaptability, the device makes it possible to easily install and remove all or part of a solar power plant placed between the rails of a railway track. Ultimately, the solution will be able to take advantage … Continue reading Sun-Ways solution turns the space between railroad tracks into photovoltaic solar power plants
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Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are already in Europe and WindEnergy Hamburg is proof
For those who don’t know, Wind Energy Hamburg is the largest wind industry fair in Europe. It is held biennially, and unlike WindEurope fairs, it is organized in a way that we might consider more “independent.” This makes it a more open fair, where manufacturers and suppliers from all over the world actively participate, including … Continue reading Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are already in Europe and WindEnergy Hamburg is proof
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KF Wind wins contract from KEPCO for 1,125 MW wind power project
KF Wind, a floating offshore wind project off the coast of Ulsan, South Korea, has secured a transmission service agreement (TSA) with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). This agreement enables the delivery of 1,125 MW of clean energy to Korea’s national grid. The TSA covers two phases of the project: the 375 MW East Blue … Continue reading KF Wind wins contract from KEPCO for 1,125 MW wind power project
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Suzlon & Jindal Renewables Ink 400 MW Captive Wind Power Deal
This marks the first wind energy project for the renewable energy division of the Jindal Group, India’s leading conglomerate. Suzlon Group is set to contribute to decarbonisation of the hard-to-abate sectors by harnessing the power of wind through a significant 400 MW order from JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd. (SPV of Jindal Renewables Power … Continue reading Suzlon & Jindal Renewables Ink 400 MW Captive Wind Power Deal
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Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme report shows record year for US solar in 2023
The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says solar records were broken across the United States in 2023, as international trade issues decreased and financial certainty increased, driven by the implementation of the US Inflation Reduction Act. The IEA-PVPS has released a report analyzing the development of the … Continue reading Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme report shows record year for US solar in 2023
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Vestas and Fortum reach agreement on arbitration related to wind energy projects in Russia
Vestas and Fortum are pleased to announce that the companies have reached an agreement on arbitration related to wind energy projects in Russia. The agreement entails both companies waiving past, present and future claims related to their traditional business activities in Russia. The terms of the agreement are otherwise confidential. With this agreement, Fortum and … Continue reading Vestas and Fortum reach agreement on arbitration related to wind energy projects in Russia
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China just solved the biggest problem in silicon photovoltaics by creating 100% recycled panels
Trina Solar has given a new twist to the sustainability of the photovoltaic industry with the world’s first fully recycled silicon solar panel, proving that it is possible to reuse them without compromising their efficiency. For context, solar panels last two to three decades before degrading significantly. The problem then is that they cannot be … Continue reading China just solved the biggest problem in silicon photovoltaics by creating 100% recycled panels
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Solar photovoltaic in Brazil: 19.8% of the electricity mix, 57 Mt of CO2 avoided, 1.4 million jobs created
Solar PV has established itself as one of the main sources of energy in Brazil, ranking second in the country’s electricity mix with a 19.8% share. This significant growth reflects the sector’s ability to avoid the emission of approximately 57 million tons of CO2 into our atmosphere. In addition, the expansion of solar PV has … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic in Brazil: 19.8% of the electricity mix, 57 Mt of CO2 avoided, 1.4 million jobs created
Continue readingChinese Sany installs 15 MW onshore wind turbine
A Chinese firm has installed what it calls the world’s largest onshore wind turbine. Sany Group, a multinational firm known for its heavy equipment manufacturing, announced on Oct. 9 that a 15 MW wind turbine has been commissioned at a plant in Tongyu, Jilin Province, China. Sany said the turbine is a prototype and will … Continue reading Chinese Sany installs 15 MW onshore wind turbine
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China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity nearly triples
China is set to expand its renewable energy capacity by nearly 3,207 GW from 2024 to 2030, tripling the growth seen in the previous six years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Annual renewable energy additions are projected to surpass 500 GW by 2030, with solar photovoltaic (PV) accounting for 80 percent of this … Continue reading China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity nearly triples
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Cement Co-processing avoids up to 1 ton of CO2 emissions per ton processed
This is a joint report with: CEFIC UP/VE Sector Group, CEMBUREAU, Epoxy Europe, EuCIA, the European Alliance for SMC BMC, European Boating Industry, Glass Fibre Europe, Tech-Fab Europe, and WindEurope. Our nine industry associations have commissioned SGS INTRON to prepare a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report exploring the environmental impacts of treating End-of-Life (EoL) composites … Continue reading Cement Co-processing avoids up to 1 ton of CO2 emissions per ton processed
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Nordex order intake grows to 5.1 GW wind power in the first nine months of 2024
In the first nine months of 2024, Nordex secured 5,083 MW of orders in the Projects segment (excluding the Services business), representing a growth of 4 percent compared to the previous year’s figure (9M/2023: 4,892 MW). Of this amount, 1,726 MW were registered in the third quarter of 2024 alone (Q3/2023: 2,251 MW). The average … Continue reading Nordex order intake grows to 5.1 GW wind power in the first nine months of 2024
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Massive global growth of renewables to 2030 is set to match entire power capacity of major economies today, moving world closer to tripling goal
With photovoltaic solar leading their rapid deployment, renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, new IEA report says Due to supportive policies and favourable economics, the world’s renewable power capacity is expected to surge over the rest of this decade, with global additions on … Continue reading Massive global growth of renewables to 2030 is set to match entire power capacity of major economies today, moving world closer to tripling goal
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Sinovoltaics tracks 78.8 GW photovoltaic capacity in Southeast Asia
The latest supply chain map from Sinovoltaics tracks growth across Southeast Asia, with module capacity reaching 78.8 GW, and 58 production projects tracked. Sinovoltaics has published a new report mapping all solar module factories in Southeast Asia. “The Sinovoltaics Supply Chain Map Southeast Asia for Q2 2024 includes several notable changes since our Q1 report,” … Continue reading Sinovoltaics tracks 78.8 GW photovoltaic capacity in Southeast Asia
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The wind turbines for Celsia’s first wind farm in Colombia have arrived
The wind turbines for building Celsia’s Carreto wind farm, which will have a capacity of 9.9 megawatts of clean and renewable energy, have arrived in the municipality of Juan de Acosta, in the department of Atlántico.The transport of these 80-meter-long blades along the Caribbean roads required a significant prior logistical process to transport them from … Continue reading The wind turbines for Celsia’s first wind farm in Colombia have arrived
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Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro storage sites around the world with an extraordinarily low investment cost. When combined with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and fast response. Storage is a solved problem. In 2023, twice as much solar generation capacity was … Continue reading Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
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Five years after installing a photovoltaic plant, the place has become a paradise for bees
A study shows that agrophotovoltaic projects tripled the abundance of insects in five years, by creating shaded and pesticide-free areas.Photovoltaic technology has been adopted on a large scale since its installation and maintenance costs have been decreasing since its invention in recent years. Its advantages go beyond taking advantage of the sun to generate electricity. … Continue reading Five years after installing a photovoltaic plant, the place has become a paradise for bees
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EU and UK to strengthen energy cooperation
In the first visit to Brussels by a British Prime Minister since Brexit Keir Starmer has agreed with EU Commission President von der Leyen that the two sides should strengthen cooperation in a number of areas including energy and climate. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “The agreement is good news for electricity consumers and Europe’s … Continue reading EU and UK to strengthen energy cooperation
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Nordex receives orders for 500 MW of wind power from Canada
At the end of September, the Nordex Group received orders from Canada for a total of 74 N163 wind turbines with a capacity of 500 MW. The orders also include a premium service for the maintenance of the wind turbines for between 15 and 30 years. Between 2025 and 2026, the Nordex Group will supply … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 500 MW of wind power from Canada
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