Last year, Spain added a renewable generation capacity of 8,400 megawatts to its electricity grid, made up of 5,899 megawatts of wind and photovoltaic energy, and around 2,500 photovoltaic megawatts for self-consumption. This dynamism in the renewable sector has not been accompanied by similar growth in grid infrastructure, resulting in areas where local grids lack … Continue reading Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks
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Iberdrola tests Antecursor II robot at its Villarino photovoltaic plant
Iberdrola and Arbórea Intellbird, the Spanish based technology company that created Arachnocopter and Antecursor I, are working at the Villarino solar plant (Salamanca), which is already operating at full capacity, with the robot Antecursor II*. It is capable of remotely and sustainably managing the photovoltaic plants. This novel robot operates autonomously anywhere in the world thanks to … Continue reading Iberdrola tests Antecursor II robot at its Villarino photovoltaic plant
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Photovoltaic production chain costs fall in the international market
The price was reduced due to high production planning and increased inventories. InfoLink Consulting’s weekly newsletter on the behavior of costs in the photovoltaic production chain records the drop in wafer prices, with emphasis on 210 mm Type P, which fell 3.4% in the last week: from US$ 0.349 to US$ 0.337 per piece. The … Continue reading Photovoltaic production chain costs fall in the international market
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Mainstream reaches financial close on 97.5 MW solar photovoltaic plant with corporate PPAs in South Africa
Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the pureplay global wind and solar company, has reached financial close on a 97.5 MW solar PV farm which has 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Sasol and Air Liquide, in South Africa. Construction of the solar PV farm, which is located in the Free State province, will start this … Continue reading Mainstream reaches financial close on 97.5 MW solar photovoltaic plant with corporate PPAs in South Africa
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Cuba has proposed generating a goal of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy until 2028
The country’s minister of energy and mines Vicente de the O Levy, explained that 92 photovoltaic plants are planned to be built on the island for this purpose, a task for which earthworks are already being carried out in the defined sites and the resources that must meet the objective are guaranteed to assemble them … Continue reading Cuba has proposed generating a goal of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy until 2028
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Israel installed 1,100 MW of photovoltaic (PV) in 2023
The Israel Electricity Authority reported that the country installed 1,108 MW of new solar PV capacity in 2023. Renewables covered 12.5% of Israel’s electricity demand in 2023.According to data from the Israel Electricity Authority, by the end of 2023 the country had installed 5,903 MW of renewable energy capacity, compared to 4,795 MW installed at … Continue reading Israel installed 1,100 MW of photovoltaic (PV) in 2023
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BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic
The wind power plant is part of the Rueda Sur Cluster, a pioneering project in terms of innovation that combines the simultaneous construction of three wind energy plants (135 MW) and two photovoltaic plants (53 MW), with an installed power of 188 MW. It will be located in the municipalities of Épila, Lumpiaque and Rueda … Continue reading BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic
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Iberdrola signs an agreement with FCC to promote the recycling of photovoltaic panels
FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, and Iberdrola, through its PERSEO Venture Builder programme, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to promote the industrial-scale recycling of photovoltaic panels. Following the successful creation of the company EnergyLoop as a joint experience for the recycling of wind turbine blades, the two companies are furthering … Continue reading Iberdrola signs an agreement with FCC to promote the recycling of photovoltaic panels
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Photovoltaic Gran Teno: largest solar power plant in South America inaugurated located in Maule, Chile
The plant consists of the installation and operation of 367,200 solar panels, adding an installed power of 240 MW and will have a booster substation, a disconnector and a high voltage evacuation line (154 kV) that will be connected to the existing one called Itagüe – Tinguiririca . More than 70 thousand families in the … Continue reading Photovoltaic Gran Teno: largest solar power plant in South America inaugurated located in Maule, Chile
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RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
RWE has taken a major step towards the realisation of its first solar farms in the UK, with seven projects, representing 330 megawatts (MW) of new, clean electricity capacity, now entering construction. The projects are the first to be constructed from the solar portfolio secured by RWE through its acquisition of JBM Solar, one of … Continue reading RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
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Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record photovoltaic (PV) efficiency
It gives promise for perovskite as a simpler, more mobile method of deploying renewable energy in hard-to-reach places. Anthony Chesman, group leader for renewable energy systems at CSIRO and a contributor to the research, stresses their new tech won’t be competing with conventional silicon, but will offer a suitable entry point for some industries, and … Continue reading Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record photovoltaic (PV) efficiency
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Advances in photovoltaics, wind power and hydraulics in Pakistan
Pakistan, a country with a growing population and increasing energy demand, has made significant progress in adopting renewable energy sources to meet its energy needs.The nation, known for its rich solar and wind resources, has been harnessing these abundant natural elements to transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. First, let’s talk about the … Continue reading Advances in photovoltaics, wind power and hydraulics in Pakistan
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Brazil reaches 40 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, says Absolar
Brazil has just surpassed the historical mark of 40 gigawatts (GW) of installed photovoltaic solar energy capacity, the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar) informed Broadcast (real-time news system of the State Group). The volume includes large solar plants and own energy generation systems on roofs, facades and small plots of land. According to the entity’s … Continue reading Brazil reaches 40 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, says Absolar
Continue readingPortugal increased photovoltaic (PV) energy and is the fifth producer in Europe
The positive evolution of the photovoltaic market is mainly due to the decrease in the prices of solar panels, which in one year fell by 53%.January was a month with the best results in solar panel installations in the country. 208 megawatts of power were added, a figure more than four times greater than the … Continue reading Portugal increased photovoltaic (PV) energy and is the fifth producer in Europe
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The 102 MW Portón del Sol photovoltaic plant in Colombia came into operation
The photovoltaic (PV) plant built in Magdalena Medio began to operate commercially and with this Colombia exceeds 20,000 megawatts of electrical capacity.On March 8, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced the entry into operation of the Portón del Sol solar park, located in La Dorada, Caldas. This is the first solar project of more … Continue reading The 102 MW Portón del Sol photovoltaic plant in Colombia came into operation
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N-type photovoltaic (PV) modules win 70% in January-February tenders, prices drop 51% in China
N-type solar modules have emerged as the dominant choice in tenders during January and February in China, comprising over 70% of the market share. This shift has been accompanied by a substantial 51% drop in module prices over the past year. The industry landscape has witnessed noteworthy signals as we step into 2024. Factors such … Continue reading N-type photovoltaic (PV) modules win 70% in January-February tenders, prices drop 51% in China
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CSIRO’s next-gen printed flexible photovoltaic solar cells launched into space
Australian-made flexible solar cells will orbit the Earth in a world-first test to evaluate them as a reliable energy source for future space endeavours. State-of-the-art printed flexible solar cell technology developed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, was successfully launched into space today aboard Australia’s largest private satellite, Optimus-1, on Space X’s Transporter-10 mission. CSIRO … Continue reading CSIRO’s next-gen printed flexible photovoltaic solar cells launched into space
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Production start at the Mendubim photovoltaic plant in Brazil
The 531 MW Mendubim solar plant in Brazil has come into operation. This marks a 30% increase in Equinor’s equity power production in Brazil. “Mendubim represents an important contribution to Equinor’s diversified energy offering in Brazil that includes a robust oil and gas portfolio and an attractive renewables position,” says Veronica Coelho, Equinor’s country manager … Continue reading Production start at the Mendubim photovoltaic plant in Brazil
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German company ready to build photovoltaic power plants in Kyrgyzstan
The head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, met with representatives of the German company W. Hass Future GmbH & Co. This was reported by the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Azernews reports citing the 24.kg news agency. The company was founded in 2017 and specializes … Continue reading German company ready to build photovoltaic power plants in Kyrgyzstan
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Naturgy launches its first photovoltaic (PV) plant in Fuerteventura
Puerto del Rosario will generate energy equivalent to the annual consumption of 6,600 homes and will allow the reduction of 15,600 tons of annual CO2 emissions. With this project, Naturgy now has 14 renewable facilities in operation in the Canary archipelago.The development of the project has involved an investment of close to 10 million euros … Continue reading Naturgy launches its first photovoltaic (PV) plant in Fuerteventura
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