The US region saw 10% YoY increase to more than 37 GWdc of shipments in 2023. Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 gigawatts direct current (GWdc), reflecting a strong year for utility-scale solar in most regions across the world. The top ten vendors accounted for 90% of the global market … Continue reading Global photovoltaic (PV) tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc
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Endesa signs an agreement with Masdar for the management of its photovoltaic plants in Spain
The alliance means that Masdar will acquire a minority stake (49.99% of the share capital) of EGPE Solar, a company that brings together Endesa’s photovoltaic plants in operation in Spain, for 817 million euros. Endesa informs the market that, through its wholly owned company Enel Green Power España, it has signed an agreement with Masdar, … Continue reading Endesa signs an agreement with Masdar for the management of its photovoltaic plants in Spain
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UK solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity reaches 16.9 GW
The UK has 16.9 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity from almost 1.6 million installations, an increase of 8.5% on the previous year. The government has released new figures on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the UK. As of the end of June 2024, the UK has a total of 16.9GW of solar capacity across 1,595,916 … Continue reading UK solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity reaches 16.9 GW
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China installs 102.48 GW of new photovoltaic power in the first half of 2024
China added 102.48GW of new PV installations between January and June 2024, according to the latest data from China’s National Energy Administration. Notably, the second quarter saw a significant increase, with an average of over 17GW of new installations per month. On July 20, the National Energy Administration released the statistics on the national power … Continue reading China installs 102.48 GW of new photovoltaic power in the first half of 2024
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Four photovoltaic plants, owned by The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) and operated by Statkraft in Cádiz, receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
The Malabrigo, Arenosas, La Guita and El Yarte photovoltaic plants, owned by TRIG and developed, built and operated by Statkraft in the province of Cádiz, become the forty-first project to obtain the UNEF Seal of Excellence for Sustainability which recognizes ground-based solar energy plants carried out with the highest criteria of social and environmental integration, … Continue reading Four photovoltaic plants, owned by The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) and operated by Statkraft in Cádiz, receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
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NREL researchers highlight opportunities for manufacturing perovskite photovoltaic panels
Researchers working at the forefront of an emerging photovoltaic (PV) technology are thinking ahead about how to scale, deploy, and design future solar panels to be easily recyclable. Solar panels made of perovskites may eventually play an important role amid global decarbonization efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As the technology emerges from the testing … Continue reading NREL researchers highlight opportunities for manufacturing perovskite photovoltaic panels
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Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033
Infinity Power, a joint venture between Netherlands-headquartered Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Leone to develop 1-gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the West African country in phases by 2033. Infinity Power said in a statement that it will collaborate closely … Continue reading Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033
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Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia
Sunny Southeast Asia has made significant strides in solar energy, with solar farm capacity exceeding 20GW across ASEAN countries. Despite this rapid growth and ambitious renewable goals, nations in the region face diverse challenges. These range from supply chain disruptions and political dynamics to issues like anti-dumping tariffs and internal instability. Dialogue Earth explores the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia
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Top photovoltaic module suppliers by shipment volume in Q1, 2024
JinkoSolar, JA Solar, Trina Solar, and LONGi shipped about 63 GW of PV modules in the first quarter of 2024, accounting for over 55% of total shipments, underscoring intensified concentration. The top 10 brands collectively delivered around 98 GW, capturing nearly 86% of shipments, surpassing industry expectations. The market dominance of the top 4 brands, … Continue reading Top photovoltaic module suppliers by shipment volume in Q1, 2024
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China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry sees massive expansion amid challenges
In the first half of 2024, China’s solar industry has shown resilience amid challenging market conditions, with over 800 billion RMB in new contracts and a flurry of project activities. Solarbe’s latest data reveals a robust performance across the photovoltaic supply chain, encompassing 259 manufacturing initiatives. These include 127 newly signed projects, 77 projects breaking … Continue reading China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry sees massive expansion amid challenges
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4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
The largest photovoltaic energy transmission project in the world has just received approval from Australian environmental authorities. Known as “Australia-Asia Power Link”, this revolutionary initiative aims to send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore through a 4,300 kilometer long submarine cable. Led by SunCable, the project promises to transform the way renewable energy is transmitted … Continue reading 4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
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Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
Green energy discharges reach historic highs and are now equivalent to all Spanish photovoltaic production in three months European electricity networks cannot cope. The huge amount of new renewable power to meet ambitious decarbonization goals is putting stale electricity transmission systems in a difficult position. Transportation, through electrical networks that are clearly insufficient, needs modernization … Continue reading Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
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Mozambique launches tender for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects
Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) has announced the launch of a new tender for decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects. Funded by a grant from the German Government through the KfW Development Bank, the initiative is part of the GET FiT Mozambique program aimed at improving the … Continue reading Mozambique launches tender for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects
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Iberdrola installs two new photovoltaic plants in Portugal
The Montechoro I and II PV plants, located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, have been completed and now contribute to the country’s renewable energy production capacity. With a total installed capacity of 37 megawatts (MW) and a total annual production capacity of 56.84 GWh, the projects were awarded to Iberdrola in an auction … Continue reading Iberdrola installs two new photovoltaic plants in Portugal
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Saudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
One of the deals aims to build a 20 GW ingot and wafer solar photovoltaic manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed two solar PV manufacturing agreements with Chinese manufacturers JinkoSolar and TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy. Both deals, done through joint ventures (JVs), will bring 30 GW of solar … Continue reading Saudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
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Germany installed 7.55 GW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first half and reaches 90.2 GW
Germany installed more than 1.13 GW of new photovoltaic systems in June alone. Its accumulated installed photovoltaic capacity reached 90.2 GW at the end of the first half of this year.The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) reported that 1,136.9 MW of new photovoltaic systems were registered in June. The nation added 946 MW in May … Continue reading Germany installed 7.55 GW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first half and reaches 90.2 GW
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Ireland exceeds 1.2 GW of installed photovoltaic power
Ireland has surpassed 1.2 GW of cumulative installed solar PV capacity, with the residential segment of the market accounting for 20% of the total additional capacity installed over the past six months. The country now has more than 100,000 rooftop solar projects, adding more than 400MW of clean energy to the national grid, according to … Continue reading Ireland exceeds 1.2 GW of installed photovoltaic power
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United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
The UK Government has approved the development of a significant solar farm project that is a major coup for the country’s green energy goals. Approved by the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, the Mallard Pass Solar Project represents a major boost to the UK’s solar energy portfolio. The … Continue reading United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
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Somalia promotes photovoltaic energy for Banadir schools
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is taking significant steps in promoting renewable energy within the education sector. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) has started the implementation of standalone solar photovoltaic systems in educational facilities in Banadir. This initiative, part of the Somalia Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP) funded by the International … Continue reading Somalia promotes photovoltaic energy for Banadir schools
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Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that it has begun to produce power from the True North solar project in Falls County, Texas, near Waco. With 20 MW commissioned thus far, this marks another major milestone for what will become the largest solar power project … Continue reading Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
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