Francis warned about the dangers and challenges of climate change and the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels.Pope Francis, a supporter of action against climate change and environmental protection, ordered the construction of a photovoltaic solar park to meet the energy needs of Vatican City.The ministate, based in Rome, houses the headquarters of … Continue reading The Pope orders the construction of a photovoltaic plant for Vatican City
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Dominican Republic inaugurates La Victoria photovoltaic plant with 58.48 MWac and 64.70 MWp capacity
The vice president of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the La Victoria photovoltaic plant, which has an installed power of 58.48 MWac and 64.70 MWp. Located in the municipality of Santo Domingo Norte, the plant is a joint venture between BAS Corporation and Dominion, with an approximate investment of … Continue reading Dominican Republic inaugurates La Victoria photovoltaic plant with 58.48 MWac and 64.70 MWp capacity
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UNEF launches the IV Edition of the ‘Startup Solar’ Contest to publicize the innovative potential of the Spanish photovoltaic sector
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association for solar energy in Spain, launches the 4th edition of the ‘Solar Startup’ contest on the occasion of the XI Solar Forum, which will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024. For the fourth consecutive year, the contest, which aims to promote research, development and innovation, … Continue reading UNEF launches the IV Edition of the ‘Startup Solar’ Contest to publicize the innovative potential of the Spanish photovoltaic sector
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China’s photovoltaics contribute to global low-carbon development
China’s photovoltaic industry has made a great contribution to the world’s low-carbon development, and protectionism will only burden the costs of the green transition, Chinese photovoltaic companies said on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos. Tariffs and other trade barriers will not … Continue reading China’s photovoltaics contribute to global low-carbon development
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José Donoso is chosen as ‘Global Solar Leader’
The Energy Transition is a topic of vital importance today, where Solar Energy plays a fundamental role. In this context, the recent recognition granted to the Director General of the (UNEF), José Donoso, as ‘Global Solar Leader’ by the main international solar energy associations, is a significant milestone that deserves to be highlighted. This prestigious … Continue reading José Donoso is chosen as ‘Global Solar Leader’
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Colombia exceeds 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic solar energy in commercial operation
The milestone was achieved with the entry into commercial operation of the La Loma and Fundación photovoltaic projects, run by Enel. The country has the goal of incorporating 6 gigawatts of renewables by 2026.With the entry of these parks, of 150 and 90 megawatts of net effective capacity respectively, the system completed 1,193 megawatts (or … Continue reading Colombia exceeds 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic solar energy in commercial operation
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Enel Green Power puts into operation northern Italy’s largest photovoltaic plant in Trino, leading the energy transition
An innovative energy transition and redevelopment project has been successfully completed with the full support of the local authorities and community: Trino, in the province of Vercelli, in the Piedmont region, is now home to the largest operating solar farm in northern Italy. The project, implemented on the site by Enel Green Power, involved the … Continue reading Enel Green Power puts into operation northern Italy’s largest photovoltaic plant in Trino, leading the energy transition
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Ireland installed 505 MW of photovoltaics in 2023
Ireland’s solar PV capacity has almost doubled in the space of a year, largely driven by utility-scale projects of 5 MW or more. In 2023, the country had 349 MW of commercial-scale solar PV across seven projects, but this has since increased to 594 MW across 13 installations. A new report by the Irish Solar … Continue reading Ireland installed 505 MW of photovoltaics in 2023
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Photovoltaics (PV) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to grow 15 percent in 2024 with the addition of 17.1 gigawatts (GW)
MEA’s solar photovoltaic installations will grow by 15% in 2024, totaling 17.1 GW. South Africa leads solar growth in MEA; UAE and Saudi Arabia to enter solar GW club in 2023, new SolarPower report saysSolar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region are expected to grow 15 percent in 2024 with … Continue reading Photovoltaics (PV) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to grow 15 percent in 2024 with the addition of 17.1 gigawatts (GW)
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Guinea-Bissau launches large-scale photovoltaic energy
The first photovoltaic solar power plants have been put into operation in UInea-Bissau. The World Bank has initiated development support plans whose objective is to decarbonize the country’s electricity production and promote electrification. The project involves the construction of several solar photovoltaic power plants near the capital Bissau, including a 30 MWp solar power plant. … Continue reading Guinea-Bissau launches large-scale photovoltaic energy
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China’s Drinda to build 10 GW photovoltaic cell factory in Oman
China’s Drinda is set to launch its first overseas solar PV facility in Oman. The company, through its subsidiary JTPV, will invest $700 million to build a 10 GW factory dedicated to TOPCon solar cell production. This project will be constructed in two phases, each with a capacity of 5 GW. The investment agreement was … Continue reading China’s Drinda to build 10 GW photovoltaic cell factory in Oman
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Ukraine rushes to acquire photovoltaic panels as Russia hits its power grid
As Ukrainians learn to cope with rolling power blackouts, they are coming to embrace solar energy as a way to mitigate the damage Russia keeps trying to inflict on them.Nazariy Hychka surveyed the roof of the Kyiv maternity hospital he runs as workers installed a scarce and suddenly vital new commodity in Ukraine: solar panels. … Continue reading Ukraine rushes to acquire photovoltaic panels as Russia hits its power grid
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China’s photovoltaic products export exceeds $12 billion in January-April
China’s export of photovoltaic products totaled 12.7 billion U.S. dollars in the first four months this year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. From January to April, 700,000 tons of multi-crystalline silicons, 320 gigawatts of silicon wafers, and 240 gigawatts of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells were produced nationwide. “Statistics shows that from … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic products export exceeds $12 billion in January-April
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Dependence on China for solar photovoltaic modules
Solar power, electric vehicles and batteries- there is a consensus worldwide that these three upcoming fields are the most exciting of all; currently in a nascent stage, yet with boundless potential to explode. Solar panels were invented in the USA, but today, China dominates the solar PV global supply chain. Solar was identified as a … Continue reading Dependence on China for solar photovoltaic modules
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Affordable solar photovoltaic (PV) is increasing access to electricity for Malawian households
The reduced cost of solar electricity has made electricity access affordable even to low-income households. Off-Grid electricity is playing a critical role in rapidly scaling up electricity access in many households that are far from the national grid and where affordability remains a challenge. As the sun sets in most villages in Malawi, the dawn … Continue reading Affordable solar photovoltaic (PV) is increasing access to electricity for Malawian households
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The state of US distributed photovoltaic solar-plus-storage
Attachment rates are booming for residential installations, but the non-residential segment has been slower to adopt batteries. Pairing solar with battery storage provides a key solution to intermittency which has long been an Achilles heel for solar power. So, is solar-plus-storage taking off as an effective, future-proof solution to supplying US homes and workplaces with electricity? … Continue reading The state of US distributed photovoltaic solar-plus-storage
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) can provide 20% of world electricity on northern summer solstice, Ember says
The world has enough photovoltaic solar power capacity to generate a fifth of its midday peak electricity needs on the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, up from 16% last year, a report by thinktank Ember showed. Photovoltaic solar power is currently the fastest growing source of electricity due to falling technology … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) can provide 20% of world electricity on northern summer solstice, Ember says
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Mercadona inaugurates its largest photovoltaic plant in Spain in Abrera
Mercadona has invested more than 75 million euros in the installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.Mercadona has completed the installation of “its largest photovoltaic plant” located in the Abrera logistics block, thus reaching 100 MW of renewable energy throughout its chain, it reported this Friday in a statement. “The sum of all its photovoltaic roofs … Continue reading Mercadona inaugurates its largest photovoltaic plant in Spain in Abrera
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The transformative drive of photovoltaic energy is already generating new socioeconomic and biodiversity opportunities in Spain
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that has 800 associated companies, celebrates in the context of the International Day of the Sun, the determining role that solar energy is playing in our country to complete an energy transition full of socioeconomic opportunities and for the preservation and conservation … Continue reading The transformative drive of photovoltaic energy is already generating new socioeconomic and biodiversity opportunities in Spain
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Ceará (Brazil) inaugurates photovoltaic plant with 292 MWp
The Panati Solar Complex, located in the city of Jaguaretama (CE), approximately 240 km from Fortaleza (CE), was officially inaugurated by SPIC Brazil and Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, this Wednesday (19). The photovoltaic project occupies a total area of ??741 hectares (565 of built area alone), composed of eight sub-parks with a … Continue reading Ceará (Brazil) inaugurates photovoltaic plant with 292 MWp
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