Spain breaks records by incorporating 5,594 new MW of installed solar photovoltaic power connected to the grid, 28% more than in 2022. With this boost, renewable generation grew by 15.1% in 2023 and managed to represent 50.3% of electricity production at the national level. 2023 has also been the year with the lowest CO2 equivalent … Continue reading In 2023, Spain puts into service the highest number of installed solar photovoltaic power in its history, 5,594 new MW
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Solar photovoltaic for Ghana’s health facilities
In rural Ghana, many health centres are either not connected to the electricity grid or face blackouts affecting their work. Solar photovoltaic systems are a climate-friendly way to provide much-needed energy. A German-Ghanaian research project has analysed key technical and socio-economic aspects. Solar photovoltaic (PV) hybrid systems provide electricity by harvesting the sun’s energy while … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic for Ghana’s health facilities
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Sicily produces photovoltaic energy and good wine together
In Salaparuta, the Cantine Vaccaro vineyard lives in perfect harmony with photovoltaic panels. The installation is part of the “Agrivoltaico Open Labs” initiative, a series of open-air innovation laboratories where we test the integration of solar energy production, agriculture and biodiversity protection. What does good wine have to do with renewable electricity? The answer is … Continue reading Sicily produces photovoltaic energy and good wine together
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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union defends the integration of organic agriculture and photovoltaics
Is it possible to unite solar energy parks with agricultural farms? The Spanish Photovoltaic Union is not only committed to this, but it has become a challenge to achieve. This is discussed at the Bioagrovoltaic Conference hosted by the Toledo Regional Administration School. This is the first edition of this event, which aims to bring … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union defends the integration of organic agriculture and photovoltaics
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Canadian Solar expands Spain photovoltaic portfolio in deal for 420 MWp
Canadian Solar in Wednesday’s trading as it agreed to acquire a solar photovoltaic project portfolio exceeding 420 MWp in Spain’s Andalusia region from an unnamed seller; financial terms also were not disclosed. The portfolio consists of a cluster of four projects – Rey I, II, III and IV – which are currently under construction and … Continue reading Canadian Solar expands Spain photovoltaic portfolio in deal for 420 MWp
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Photovoltaic (PV), a new turning point for Algeria
Algeria’s National Electricity and Gas company (Sonelgaz), through its subsidiary Sonelgaz-EnR, has just signed concession agreements with several local and transnational companies for the financing, construction and operation of 3,000 MW of photovoltaic solar energy. A decisive turning point for this North African country dependent on fossil fuels. Is Algeria ready to embark on its … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV), a new turning point for Algeria
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In 2023, 5,594 MW of photovoltaic installed in Spain
Solar energy (photovoltaic and solar thermal) is now the second source with the highest capacity (27,853 MW), only behind wind (30,810 MW), according to a report by opina360.This Tuesday the first report of the Renewable Energy Observatory for the digital economy prepared by Opina 360 for Foro Sella was released, which analyzes the evolution of … Continue reading In 2023, 5,594 MW of photovoltaic installed in Spain
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Photovoltaic energy in March has already reached the levels of August last year in the Iberian Peninsula
In the second week of March, prices in European electricity markets showed few variations compared to the previous week, except in the MIBEL market, where they doubled. Even so, the Iberian Peninsula registered the lowest prices. Photovoltaic energy production in Spain and Portugal reached the levels of the end of August and set another record … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy in March has already reached the levels of August last year in the Iberian Peninsula
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Statkraft supplies solar photovoltaic and wind power to e-mobility expert Vitesco Technologies
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, has concluded a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Vitesco Technologies, a leading international developer and manufacturer of modern drive technologies for sustainable mobility, for the supply of a total of around 83,000 MWh of renewable electricity from solar and onshore wind power plants. Since January 2024, Statkraft has … Continue reading Statkraft supplies solar photovoltaic and wind power to e-mobility expert Vitesco Technologies
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76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040
Over half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to global warming by relying on fossil fuels. We – a team from Rwanda and Germany who work in the field of renewable … Continue reading 76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040
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EDP surpasses 500 MWp of installed photovoltaic capacity in Portugal with its largest solar plant in Europe
The Cerca photovoltaic plant begins operation, delivering the renewable capacity assigned to EDP Renewables in Portugal’s first solar energy auction. The project has a 202 MWp capacity, sufficient to power nearly 100,000 households. EDP now owns 540 MWp of solar capacity in Portugal, a technology crucial for the country’s energy transition. This milestone was achieved … Continue reading EDP surpasses 500 MWp of installed photovoltaic capacity in Portugal with its largest solar plant in Europe
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Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU
Spain will support the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) in Cuba within the framework of the Global Gateway strategy of the European Union (EU), in the midst of the energy crisis suffered by the country, with prolonged daily blackouts. In a statement cited by Efe, the embassy on the island “has committed to supporting … Continue reading Spain will support the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Cuba at the initiative of the EU
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Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks
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
Continue readingCuba 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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Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions
The energy systems today are more complex than ever. Countries are using more renewable energy solutions to move away from fossil fuels as the main source of energy in many contexts. This is good news for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. But as the shift takes place, a few issues emerge in keeping … Continue reading Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions
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