A photovoltaic park of 275,000 modules on 224 hectares, as big as 135 football fields, among the vineyards of Toro (Zamora), in the northwest of Spain.It is the Garnacha solar installation, acquired by ERG in June 2023 from the German group Iìib vogt GmbH, with an installed capacity of 149 MWP.A reality already operational in … Continue reading ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León
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Increased protectionist measures in US photovoltaic (PV) market could expand domestic manufacturing, but increase overall costs
New trade tariffs and increased import restrictions in the US solar supply chain would expand domestic manufacturing, but create a more expensive market, potentially slowing down the growing sector, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie. In the last few years, the US solar manufacturing industry has expanded substantially. Since the passage of the … Continue reading Increased protectionist measures in US photovoltaic (PV) market could expand domestic manufacturing, but increase overall costs
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Extremadura’s leadership in photovoltaic energy
During the II UNEF Meeting (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) which brought together the directors general of energy of the Autonomous Communities and the heads of Red Eléctrica Española in Palma de Mallorca. The director general of Industry, Energy and Mines, Raquel Pastor López, attended the II UNEF Meeting (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) which brought together the directors … Continue reading Extremadura’s leadership in photovoltaic energy
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Decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV): A gender perspective
This study finds that women continue to face numerous barriers to engagement in the decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV) workforce, providing recommendations to advance female inclusion in the sector. Decentralised renewable energy, particularly solar PV, can provide much-needed access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for remote and hard-to-electrify communities, and can also significantly boost employment … Continue reading Decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV): A gender perspective
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For WoodMac, the global average LCOE of photovoltaic (PV) reaches €55.5/MWh in 2024, compared to €40/MWh according to IRENA for 2023
The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of solar photovoltaic (PV) has continued to decline worldwide in 2024, according to the latest report by consultancy Wood Mackenzie. The global average LCOE of fixed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 2024 reached $66/MWh (€61/MWh), with a range between $28/MWh and $117/MWh (€26/MWh and €108/MWh). The price difference is … Continue reading For WoodMac, the global average LCOE of photovoltaic (PV) reaches €55.5/MWh in 2024, compared to €40/MWh according to IRENA for 2023
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EDP invests in photovoltaic automation solutions to boost energy transition
EDP Innovation is testing an advanced automation project which aims to improve the efficiency and safety of the construction of solar photovoltaic plants. EDP Innovation has announced an automation pilot project named AutoPV, which has been developed by Comau – a global technology provider for industrial automated solution – at the solar photovoltaic park of … Continue reading EDP invests in photovoltaic automation solutions to boost energy transition
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Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
The new photovoltaic system located on Lake Philippsee in southern Germany contains 27,160 solar modules. The massive PV unit has an installed capacity of 15 megawatts and covers eight hectares, according to operator Nexentury. It will provide 16 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. It will be used by a local company for a … Continue reading Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
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Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation
The bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect is an uncommon phenomenon that may enable certain materials to outperform the conventional p–n junctions used in solar cells. Researchers from Japan have experimentally demonstrated the BPV effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (?-In2Se3) for the first time along the out-of-plane direction, validating previous theoretical predictions. The remarkable conversion efficiency recorded … Continue reading Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation
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Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
European electricity market prices rise in the third week of October due to lower renewable energy production and higher demand. In the third week of October, prices in the main European electricity markets remained at similar levels to those observed during the month. Most markets registered higher weekly averages than those of the previous week, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
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9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the third week of October of 9 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization, 104.3 MW belonging to RIC Energy.Declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic solar plant project called PS Carbeso Solar of 44.43 MW on land on non-urbanizable land, in the municipality of Pujalt and its evacuation … Continue reading 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
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Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
Colombia is building a greener energy future with the expansion of photovoltaics. Although it already has 80 photovoltaics in operation, they expect this number to increase.The push towards a more sustainable energy transition continues to gain strength in Colombia, so in the midst of the inauguration of the Palmaseca photovoltaic plant (Valle del Cauca), the … Continue reading Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
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China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
The EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, according to the Eurostat data.The European Union’s green transition is hampered by its dependence on … Continue reading China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
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Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
Sonangol and the Chinese company QINGHAI LIHAO CLEAN ENERGY signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Friday, October 18, to develop a project within the photovoltaic solar energy industrial chain in Angola. This initiative aims to establish the production of photovoltaic panels using quartz ore as the primary raw material.The planned factory will have an annual … Continue reading Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
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China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry maintained robust growth momentum during the first six months of this year. Data showed that during this period, the country’s output of polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and modules all rose by over 30 percent year-on-year, and exports of PV modules increased by nearly 20 percent from the same period last … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
Continue readingLCOE for photovoltaics (PV) projected to decline until 2045
The latest edition of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) study highlights a pivotal moment in the energy landscape, revealing that the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from renewable energy sources, in particular photovoltaic (PV) systems combined with battery storage, will continue to decline until 2045. This downward trend in LCOE presents a … Continue reading LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) projected to decline until 2045
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Indonesian installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity tops 700 MW
The Institute for Essential Services Reform says Indonesia’s photovoltaic (PV) industry has faced a downturn over the past two years, but policy reforms should accelerate solar deployment in the coming years. The think tank’s latest report says there are currently 16.92 GW of projects in the pipeline across the country.Indonesia’s total installed solar capacity reached … Continue reading Indonesian installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity tops 700 MW
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Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
Türkiye is setting ambitious goals for its energy sector, with plans to raise the share of renewable energy in electricity production to 47.8% by 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ 2025 budget proposal. The ministry also targets a reduction in natural gas’s contribution to electricity production to 18.9%.Expansion of renewable energy … Continue reading Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
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LONGi sets new milestone with over 27% efficiency for silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) cells
LONGi recently published a research paper titled “Silicon heterojunction back contact solar cells by laser patterning” in Nature, reporting a breakthrough that pushes the photoelectric conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells beyond 27% for the first time. This achievement establishes a new milestone for photovoltaic technology based on silicon materials. The study highlights the immense … Continue reading LONGi sets new milestone with over 27% efficiency for silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) cells
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India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
According to the latest data from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country’s total installed power capacity reached 452.69 GW as of October, with renewable energy contributing 201.45 GW, or 46.3% of the total.Photovoltaic solar energy leads the renewable segment with 90.76 GW, accounting for 45.1% of the renewable mix, followed by … Continue reading India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
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As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
The higher incentives offered by Odisha have attracted Saatvik Solar, one of India’s largest solar module manufacturers, to set up its cell and module manufacturing project in the eastern state while putting its plans in Gujarat on the back burner. “We had purchased a 60-acre land for a solar project at Gandhidham in Kutch district … Continue reading As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
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