The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has requested the development, as occurred with Self-Consumption, of a specific Royal Decree that sets the bases for the development of Energy Communities. In a statement, the employers’ association proposed a “complete” regulatory framework on Energy Communities that “defines the bases and creates a favourable environment for their development, providing … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) calls for clarification of the regulation of energy communities
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Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power
Germany has accelerated the deployment of renewable energy, with record growth in solar photovoltaic power. Although currently lagging, wind power is expected to gain momentum in the future. From January to September, wind and solar exceeded fossil power generation for the first time in Germany, reaching a record 45% share. Germany is a leader in … Continue reading Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power
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TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
The Ramal Sur hybrid plant will consist of an 85.8 MW wind farm and a 44.72 MW photovoltaic park for hybridisation with the existing Castejón 1 combined cycle thermal power plant, of 424.91 MW.The Official State Gazette (BOE) on Tuesday published the announcement by the Department of Industry and Energy of the Government Delegation in … Continue reading TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
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EDP tests construction of its first photovoltaic plant with automation technology
EDP, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, will test the construction of its first photovoltaic solar park under real life installation conditions on a large scale with the automation technology Hyperflex. The project, named AutoPV, is located in Peñaflor, Valladolid, Spain and will use automated solutions in 3MW of the total 122MW of … Continue reading EDP tests construction of its first photovoltaic plant with automation technology
Continue readingSpain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the last week of October of 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 583 MW, including 183.75 from Prodiel.Application for modification of the prior administrative and construction authorisation for the Envatios XXV photovoltaic park of 183.75 MW, and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of Valdenuño Fernández, … Continue reading Spain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
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Romania grants 70 million euros for the production of photovoltaic solar energy
The Romanian Energy Ministry has signed contracts to distribute close to EUR 70 million (USD 76.3m) in grant funding that will support the construction of a 1.5-GW solar panel manufacturing plant and five large-scale battery storage system (BESS) projects. The subsidies will be allocated under the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Minister of … Continue reading Romania grants 70 million euros for the production of photovoltaic solar energy
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Avangrid completes installation of 105,000 solar modules at its first photovoltaic plant in California
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has installed the final solar modules at its Camino Solar project in California. The Company installed about 105,000 modules over the past four months. “This is great progress for our first solar energy project in California, … Continue reading Avangrid completes installation of 105,000 solar modules at its first photovoltaic plant in California
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Chinese photovoltaic firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned photovoltaic solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S. trade tariffs targeting it and three other Southeast Asian countries. Meanwhile, in nearby Indonesia and Laos, a slew of new Chinese-owned solar plants are popping up, out of the reach of … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
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Pakistan’s photovoltaic (PV) boom gains momentum amid rising electricity costs
Pakistan is undergoing a rapid energy shift resulting in photovoltaic energy adoption among different consumer classes. The Great Solar Rush in Pakistan by Renewables First explores this shift, highlighting Pakistan’s growing prominence in the renewable energy landscape of developing nations. Pakistan imported around 15 GW (worth $2.1 billion) of solar panels from China over the … Continue reading Pakistan’s photovoltaic (PV) boom gains momentum amid rising electricity costs
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Utility-scale photovoltaic additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023
Wiki-Solar says the world’s top solar developers have added nearly 50 GW of new photovoltaic capacity since early 2023, raising their cumulative capacity to 146.7 GW – more than one-fifth of the global total. The world’s top 27 utility-scale PV developers installed 48.6 GW of new solar capacity between the start of 2023 and the … Continue reading Utility-scale photovoltaic additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023
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Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
Iberdrola and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has incorporated the first 50 MW (megawatts) of solar PV to their €2 billion renewable energy investment alliance.The Peñarrubia solar PV plant is located Murcia, with a total capacity of 50 MW. This new plant reinforces the strategic alliance of more than €2 … Continue reading Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
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Engie to provide Meta with 260 MW of photovoltaic from US solar plant
Engie has signed a deal with Facebook owner Meta Platforms for the U.S. social media group to buy 100% of the output from its U.S. Sypert photovoltaic solar power plant, the French utility said on Thursday. The photovoltaic plant is expected to start operating in late 2025, Engie said. “Once operational, it will add to … Continue reading Engie to provide Meta with 260 MW of photovoltaic from US solar plant
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Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity could exceed 1.5 TW by 2035, IEA says
The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which charts the future evolution of renewable energy manufacturing, says the combined global market for photovoltaics, wind, electric cars, batteries, electrolysers and heat pumps will grow from $700 billion in 2023 to more than $2 trillion in 2035. Global solar module manufacturing capacity is set to … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity could exceed 1.5 TW by 2035, IEA says
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Cubico commissions 132 MWp photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant to supply Google in Arkansas
Cubico Sustainable Investments has launched commercial operations of a 132 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Arkansas, which will supply Google with green electricity. The commissioning of the Crossett photovoltaic (PV) farm has expanded Cubico’s US operating portfolio to more than 880 MW, the company said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. The solar farm … Continue reading Cubico commissions 132 MWp photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant to supply Google in Arkansas
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Runergy’s Huntsville plant begins production, signaling growth in the U.S. photovoltaic market
Runergy officially launched its solar module factory in Huntsville, Alabama. Supported by its major shareholder, Yueda Group, the U.S. production base achieved production efficiency exceeding initial targets and completed its first batch of orders, receiving unanimous praise from customers. This launch not only highlights Runergy’s core position in the global photovoltaic industry but also reflects … Continue reading Runergy’s Huntsville plant begins production, signaling growth in the U.S. photovoltaic market
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QatarEnergy signs agreement with TotalEnergies to partner in 1.25 GW photovoltaic project in Iraq
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, QatarEnergy will acquire a 50% interest in the solar photovoltaic project, while TotalEnergies will retain the remaining 50%. QatarEnergy has signed a partnership agreement with TotalEnergies to enter into a solar power project that is part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project … Continue reading QatarEnergy signs agreement with TotalEnergies to partner in 1.25 GW photovoltaic project in Iraq
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Two Reichmuth & Co Infrastructure photovoltaic plants, Trujillo and Picón, receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
The Trujillo and Picón photovoltaic plants, developed, built and operated by ABEI Energy, become the forty-third project to obtain the UNEF Seal of Excellence for Sustainability, which recognises ground-based solar power plants built with the highest criteria of social and environmental integration. The Trujillo and Picón photovoltaic plants, built and operated by ABEI Energy in … Continue reading Two Reichmuth & Co Infrastructure photovoltaic plants, Trujillo and Picón, receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
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Spain approves 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 660 MW in the fourth week of October
The Official State Gazette for the fourth week of October contains announcements corresponding to 11 projects with photovoltaics, and some hybridisation projects with wind and solar thermal.Resolution declaring the public utility for the FV Sancho photovoltaic installation of 137.28 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in San Roque and Castellar de la Frontera (Cádiz), promoted by … Continue reading Spain approves 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 660 MW in the fourth week of October
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China Connects Massive Photovoltaic Power Plant to Grid in Xinjiang
China has once again pushed the boundaries of renewable energy with the connection of the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) power plant to its power grid. This monumental achievement marks a significant step in the country’s commitment to sustainable energy and its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.In the arid region of Xinjiang in northwest … Continue reading China Connects Massive Photovoltaic Power Plant to Grid in Xinjiang
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Photovoltaic plant to be built in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
The photovoltaic plant in Tecate, BC, will be built by the company Sempra Energy.Sempra Energy, through its holding company Energía Sierra Juárez – which manages the energy generating companies in La Rumorosa – will build a new photovoltaic plant in the municipality of Tecate that will have a battery storage system with a connection to … Continue reading Photovoltaic plant to be built in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
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