Producing green electricity and agricultural crops on one field – RWE is testing how these two objectives can be best combined at a demonstration plant (3.2 megawatts peak) for agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) in the Rhenish mining area. In Bedburg, at the edge of the Garzweiler opencast mine, around 6,100 solar modules have been producing green electricity since the … Continue reading RWE opens agrivoltaics demonstration plant in Bedburg
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RWE signs PPA with Meta to generate photovoltaic electricity from two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 374 megawatts
RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., announced it signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with Meta from two solar farms under construction in the U.S. The two PPAs further strengthen RWE’s strategy to support the demand for clean energy with power from its U.S. renewables portfolio. Onsite construction is underway … Continue reading RWE signs PPA with Meta to generate photovoltaic electricity from two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 374 megawatts
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UNEF positively values social participation in photovoltaic projects in the Canary Islands, but considers that making it mandatory is an attack on business freedom
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, expresses its opposition to some of the changes in the reformulation of article 64 of Decree-Law 5/2024 modifying Law 6/2022 on Climate Change from the Canary Islands. This article regulates social participation for renewable projects, on a mandatory basis, for projects from … Continue reading UNEF positively values social participation in photovoltaic projects in the Canary Islands, but considers that making it mandatory is an attack on business freedom
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Satisfaction with photovoltaic: the number of approved projects allows progress in the line of achievement of the PNIEC
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has expressed its deep satisfaction with the announcement by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) on the authorization of 28 GW of new renewable installations, of which 90% correspond to photovoltaic projects. This milestone marks a significant step towards meeting the objectives of the National … Continue reading Satisfaction with photovoltaic: the number of approved projects allows progress in the line of achievement of the PNIEC
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The photovoltaic self-consumption sector improves in the second quarter of 2024 but still does not reach the figures of 2023
According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 800 companies, in the second quarter of 2024 there has been a rebound in the pace of self-consumption installation in Spain, installing 413 MW of new power, 41% more than in the … Continue reading The photovoltaic self-consumption sector improves in the second quarter of 2024 but still does not reach the figures of 2023
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The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, has today expressed its deep concern regarding the proposal of the Government of Asturias to establish minimum distance restrictions for the implementation of battery parks. According to UNEF, these restrictions, which establish distances of one kilometer from population centers and 500 meters … Continue reading The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
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Installed photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy installed capacity exceeded 16,000 megawatts (MW) as of last week, accounting for 14 percent of the country’s total installed power capacity, which climbed to 111,463 MW. The installed capacity in solar energy consists of power plants in 78 of the country’s 81 provinces, while there are solar power plants with a … Continue reading Installed photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
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Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in H1 2024
JinkoSolar, Trina Solar, JA Solar and Longi Solar, have achieved a total shipment of over 140GW in the first half of 2024, 52% of the market share, while the total volume for top 10 is above 225GW, taking 82% of the market, which is lower than that of the first quarter, according to the latest … Continue reading Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in H1 2024
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More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels delivered to Ukrainian hospitals
More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels have already been delivered to hospitals throughout Ukraine. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Energy, Svitlana Hrynchuk. “On the other hand, thanks to the support of the energy sector, we are implementing a donation program for hospitals throughout Ukraine, we have already received more than 6,000 solar … Continue reading More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels delivered to Ukrainian hospitals
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The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Fifteen years ago, when the massive investment in solar and wind energy generation projects began to replace those produced with fossil fuels, it was not anticipated that their production would be greater than the storage and transmission capacity that the country has. The consequence: today part of a valuable cargo coming from the north and … Continue reading The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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Peru inaugurates the 97 MWp Matarani photovoltaic plant
The Chilean company Grupo JR Ortiz has announced the connection of the 97 MWp plant that it has built in the Peruvian desert of Mollendo, in the department of Arequipa, presented as “the third largest renewable installation in the country.” This is the first photovoltaic plant in Peru built by the company that has its … Continue reading Peru inaugurates the 97 MWp Matarani photovoltaic plant
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US community photovoltaic market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029
7.3 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of total new community solar installations are expected to come online in existing state markets by 2029 in the US, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). Cumulative national community solar installations will break 14 GWdc by 2029. … Continue reading US community photovoltaic market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029
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Acciona Energía’s photovoltaic solar project in Cebú, awarded ‘Green Lane’ status by the Philippines board of investments
ACCIONA Energía has announced today that it has been awarded the ‘green lane’ status by the Board of Investments (BOI) in the Philippines for the Daanbantayan Photovoltaic Project (150MW), currently under development in the Island of Cebu. The ‘green lane’ privilege is granted to investments that are considered strategic for the country, expediting permitting process … Continue reading Acciona Energía’s photovoltaic solar project in Cebú, awarded ‘Green Lane’ status by the Philippines board of investments
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China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories
On a vast salt pan in Yinggehai Town, located in Ledong Li Autonomous County of Hainan Province in Southern China, a massive array of 434,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels generates a continuous supply of clean energy. This is the largest centralized PV base in Hainan. The recently completed facility can generate about 720 million kilowatt-hours of … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories
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EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain
EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in SpainThe loan will support the design, construction, and operation of 5 new solar photovoltaic plants with an installed capacity of 240 MW in the regions of Castilla León and Extremadura.The project contributes to consolidate the EIB’s position as … Continue reading EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain
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Global investment in photovoltaics will exceed $500 billion by 2024
The International Energy Agency projects that photovoltaic solar energy will attract more investment than all other sources of electricity generation combined. Global energy spending is expected to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year. This year’s edition of the World Energy Investment provides a full update on the investment picture in 2023 and … Continue reading Global investment in photovoltaics will exceed $500 billion by 2024
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acciona.org launches first South African photovoltaic project with school electrification
The acciona.org foundation has launched its first project in South Africa with the commissioning of a solar-plus-storage plant that guarantees clean, stable and affordable electricity supply to the Bakerville primary school in the town of Gouda. The 19.8kWp photovoltaic plant with a 20.4kWh battery ensures that more than 650 primary school students can attend classes … Continue reading acciona.org launches first South African photovoltaic project with school electrification
Continue readingRWE and Salzgitter Group sign photovoltaic PPA
Green electricity will be supplied from the Boitzenburger Land photovoltaic plant. RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have agreed a long-term green electricity supply (Power Purchase Agreement, PPA) for up to 64 gigawatt hours per year. The contract runs for seven years and begins in 2027. The green electricity will come from the 180-megawatt … Continue reading RWE and Salzgitter Group sign photovoltaic PPA
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The photovolcaic self-consumption installation grew by 41% in the second quarter of 2024 in Spain
The installation of photovolcaic self-consumption in the second quarter of 2024 grew by 41% compared to the first quarter, with 413 megawatts (MW) of new power, as indicated this Tuesday by the Spanish Photovolcaic Union (UNEF).The industrial sector led the increase in this type of installations, with 221 MW of new photovolcaic power, 47% more … Continue reading The photovolcaic self-consumption installation grew by 41% in the second quarter of 2024 in Spain
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Acciona Energía is awarded a ‘Contract for Difference’ for a new photovoltaic plant in Croatia
ACCIONA Energy has today announced the award of a ‘Contract for Difference’ (CfD) for 12 years with the Croatian energy regulator Hrvatski Operator Trzista Energije (HROTE) for the Promina photovoltaic plant (189MWp), currently under development. Promina will be built in the province of Sibenik-Knin, in the south of Croatia, and will be the largest solar … Continue reading Acciona Energía is awarded a ‘Contract for Difference’ for a new photovoltaic plant in Croatia
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