The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today opened the first phase of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program to support innovation in Australia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry. Solar Sunshot was announced by the Australian Government in March and the Program Guidelines have been designed following a period of extensive consultation. ARENA CEO Darren … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Australia gets a Sunshot
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Spain authorises 1.84 GW of photovoltaic and hybridisation, including 519 MW from Solaria
The Official State Gazette of the last week of August contains announcements corresponding to 25 photovoltaic projects for 1.84 GW, including 346 MW from Cepsa and 345 MW from Prodiel. Solaria plans 11 plants in Toledo.Request for prior administrative authorisation and construction and declaration and recognition, specifically, of public utility, of the project to build … Continue reading Spain authorises 1.84 GW of photovoltaic and hybridisation, including 519 MW from Solaria
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2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy
2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy, with numbers confirming sustained growth, even if with some fluctuations compared to previous months. In July, 512 MW of new PV capacity was installed, bringing the total since the beginning of the year to 3,853 MW. These data reflect the country’s commitment to … Continue reading 2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Brazil is expected to increase by 11 GW in 2024
Photovoltaics (PV) in Brazil started in 2024 with 37 GW of installed capacity and currently stands at over 46 GW, and continues to grow. Solar photovoltaic generation is expected to add a total of 11 gigawatts (GW) to the country’s installed electricity capacity in 2024. Photovoltaics started the year with 37 GW of installed capacity … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Brazil is expected to increase by 11 GW in 2024
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Ethiopia to electrify 25 rural villages using solar photovoltaic (PV) energy
The Ministry of Water and Energy has announced that preparations are in the final stages to provide electricity powered by photovoltaic (PV) energy to about 25 small rural villages. The Ministry’s Executive Director for Rural Energy Technology Development and Transfer, Birhanu Woldu, told ENA that efforts are underway to expand access to electricity through alternative … Continue reading Ethiopia to electrify 25 rural villages using solar photovoltaic (PV) energy
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Sweden installed 460 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in H1
Sweden installed 460 MW of solar PV in the first half of 2024, following a record year of deployment in 2023. However, market growth has been slow due to lower electricity prices and uncertainty around green tax breaks for batteries, according to Svensk Solenergi. Sweden installed 460 MW of solar power in the first half … Continue reading Sweden installed 460 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in H1
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Photovoltaic (PV) module installations to hit 592 GW in 2024
BloombergNEF says the global PV industry will install 592 MW of modules this year, up 33% from 2023. The consultancy has also lowered its estimate for polysilicon production in 2024 as manufacturers are temporarily cutting output.The global PV industry is on track to install 592 GW of modules this year, up 33% from 2023, according … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) module installations to hit 592 GW in 2024
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Egypt approves major photovoltaic (PV) projects
The Egyptian Cabinet has given the green light to several major solar PV projects, marking a major step towards enhancing the country’s renewable energy capabilities. The Cabinet has approved a proposal by Emirati company Masdar to launch studies for a solar PV project with a potential capacity of up to 4 gigawatts. This ambitious project … Continue reading Egypt approves major photovoltaic (PV) projects
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Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all the time. To keep the … Continue reading Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
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Municipalities around Hambach opencast mine invest in photovoltaic together with RWE
Renewable energy for “Neuland Hambach”: The municipalities at the Hambach opencast mine are joining RWE in setting the course for the energy transition and investing in the expansion of renewables. NEULAND HAMBACH GmbH, which represents the interests of the surrounding municipalities of Elsdorf, Jülich, Kerpen, Merzenich, Niederzier and Titz, has combined forces with RWE to … Continue reading Municipalities around Hambach opencast mine invest in photovoltaic together with RWE
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Iberdrola to install 700 MW of photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in Spain
The total investment amount for the five photovoltaic and hybridisation projects that Iberdrola is developing in the provinces of Huelva, Valencia, Valladolid and Toledo is 380 million euros.Last July, Iberdrola obtained authorisation for the construction of 700 MW of five photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the provinces of Huelva, Valencia, Valladolid and Toledo. The total … Continue reading Iberdrola to install 700 MW of photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in Spain
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China builds photovoltaic “Great Wall” in northern desert
China, the world’s largest investor in clean energy, has seen the rise of a solar panel “Great Wall” in a desert in the country’s northern region of Inner Mongolia, which not only provides clean energy, but also benefits the local environment and the economy. Spanning the northern edge of the Kubuqi Desert in Dalad Banner, … Continue reading China builds photovoltaic “Great Wall” in northern desert
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Catalan institutes, police stations, hospitals and unique buildingswill have photovoltaic energy production facilities
The installation of photovoltaic solar panels in more than 1,400 buildings will allow the production of a fifth of all the electricity consumed by the Administration.The Valencian engineering company Vielca Ingenieros is one of the companies awarded the Framework Agreement for the contracting of Technical Assistance for the drafting of projects, technical management and coordination … Continue reading Catalan institutes, police stations, hospitals and unique buildingswill have photovoltaic energy production facilities
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EDP Collaborates with Microsoft on Largest Photovoltaic Solar Energy Portfolio in Singapore
Microsoft will purchase 100 percent of the renewable energy exported to the grid from EDP Renewables’ SolarNova 8 project in Singapore. Long-term contract supports the development of new solar projects and contributes to Microsoft’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy. This is the second agreement signed between both companies in Singapore, reinforcing a collaboration for clean … Continue reading EDP Collaborates with Microsoft on Largest Photovoltaic Solar Energy Portfolio in Singapore
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Roofing Highways With Photovoltaic Solar Panels Substantially Reduces Carbon Emissions and Traffic Losses
Photovoltaic (PV) installations are a leading technology for generating green electricity and reducing carbon emissions. Roofing highways with solar panels offers a new opportunity for PV development, but its potential of global deployment and associated socio-economic impacts have not been investigated. Here, we combine solar PV output modeling with the global highway distribution and levelized … Continue reading Roofing Highways With Photovoltaic Solar Panels Substantially Reduces Carbon Emissions and Traffic Losses
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UNEF launches the Photovoltaic competition to raise awareness of the environmental integration of solar energy
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has launched the IV PHOTOvoltaic Photography Competition with the aim of raising awareness through photography of the high standards of environmental integration that ground-based photovoltaic projects in Spain meet. The competition is held on the occasion of the XI Solar Forum, which will be held on October 9 and 10, … Continue reading UNEF launches the Photovoltaic competition to raise awareness of the environmental integration of solar energy
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Spain ranks first in the world in percentage of photovoltaic energy
This is stated in the latest annual report ‘Snapshot of Global PV Markets’, by the IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme.Spain added 7.7 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic energy in 2023, which raised the cumulative installed capacity to 37.6 GW, according to data from the latest report “Snapshot of Global Photovoltaic Markets 2024” by the Photovoltaic … Continue reading Spain ranks first in the world in percentage of photovoltaic energy
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Photovoltaic in China
Some major photovoltaic manufacturers have completed their orders for the month and have largely suspended quotations this week, according to Solarbe. Despite the positive sentiment among silicon material companies to maintain prices, no significant transactions have been concluded due to downstream pricing and inventory concerns. Material Average Price (CNY/kg) Average Price (USD/kg) Weekly Change (%) … Continue reading Photovoltaic in China
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China’s photovoltaic capacity from January to July increased by 123.53 GW
Photovoltaic power capacity alone accounted for about 740 GW, up 49.8%, while wind power capacity stood at around 470 GW, up 19.8%. China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says the country installed 21.05 GW of PV in July 2024, bringing the total for the year to 123.53 GW, while China Huadian Group has launched a tender … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic capacity from January to July increased by 123.53 GW
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Pakistan’s energy crisis fuels a photovoltaic boom
Anyone involved in photovoltaic power exploitation knows the rule: Push it too hard and it breaks. That’s what seems to be happening in Pakistan right now. For years, the country has been lurching from one electricity crisis to another. A decade ago, failure to foresee the precipitous decline of domestic gas fields led to widespread … Continue reading Pakistan’s energy crisis fuels a photovoltaic boom
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