ACCIONA Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with DaVita, a leading provider of healthcare services specialized in dialysis and chronic kidney disease treatments, to supply 100% renewable electricity in Spain for 12 years. The electricity will come from the Ayora I-II-III photovoltaic complex (85.74 MWp), currently under development in the municipality of Jarafuel … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs a photovoltaic PPA with DaVita in Spain
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Ivory Coast promotes renewable energies with new photovoltaic projects
The Ivory Coast is set to begin construction of the $63.5 million Ferke Solar power plant in Sokoro, which will have an installed capacity of 52 MW. Announced by government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly in April, the project will commence in the second quarter of 2024 and is expected to be operational by the third quarter … Continue reading Ivory Coast promotes renewable energies with new photovoltaic projects
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RWE commissions 92 MW photovoltaic farm in Spain
Over the past two years, RWE has taken major steps to expand its solar business to more than 4.2 gigawatts worldwide. In addition to the US and Australia, Europe offers great opportunities for solar growth. Following the start of construction of its largest solar project in Greece and first solar plants in the UK, RWE … Continue reading RWE commissions 92 MW photovoltaic farm in Spain
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Tender (EPC) for a 25 MWp photovoltaic plant with storage in Togo
As part of the Regional Urgent Intervention Project in the Solar Energy Sector (RESPITE), a photovoltaic solar power plant is to be built in Dapaong in northern Togo. The project is the subject of an international call for tenders. After Blitta, a new photovoltaic solar power plant is to be built in Dapaong in the … Continue reading Tender (EPC) for a 25 MWp photovoltaic plant with storage in Togo
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Nigeria to establish photovoltaic plants in 25 states
The federal government has expressed commitment to partner with the state governments in facilitating the shift towards their increased participation in the electricity market as envisioned by the Electricity Act, 2023 so as to tackle the issues associated with power supply in the country.Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this at the power sector stakeholders interactive … Continue reading Nigeria to establish photovoltaic plants in 25 states
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The 5 most frequently asked questions about photovoltaic energy
In recent years, photovolyaic energy has emerged as a viable and sustainable solution to the world’s energy needs. With growing concerns about environmental sustainability and the search for renewable energy sources, many people have questions about how solar energy works and what its benefits are. With that in mind, let’s answer the five most frequently … Continue reading The 5 most frequently asked questions about photovoltaic energy
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of April
Gas and CO2 price rises drive European electricity markets, but the Iberian market resists. In the third week of April, prices rose in most major European electricity markets. The exception was the Iberian market, which had the lowest prices for the eleventh consecutive week. Gas and CO2 futures rose to prices not seen since the … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of April
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Understanding the implications of the intermittency of renewable energy is essential for energy market participants
Electricity demand is set to surge over the coming decades as addressing climate change becomes a key focus for societies globally and the energy transition advances. At the same time, traditional fossil fuel powered generation will increasingly be phased out in favour of renewable sources. On the face of it, that’s good news for power … Continue reading Understanding the implications of the intermittency of renewable energy is essential for energy market participants
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José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe
José Donoso, general director of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), has been elected president of the Committee of the National Associations of SolarPower Europe and member of the Board of the European association. In the words of Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe: “With our newly strengthened Board and through the appointment of José Donoso … Continue reading José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe
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PowerChina launches construction of photovoltaic power plant in Algeria
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) on Monday started the construction of a photovoltaic power plant in northern Algeria, with a total installed capacity of 220 MW. Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, attended the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in Bir Naam, Biskra province, 400 km southeast of the capital city of Algiers. Expected … Continue reading PowerChina launches construction of photovoltaic power plant in Algeria
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China’s installed photovoltaic capacity of solar power reaches around 660 GW
China adds 45.7GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in Q1 2024, up from 33.7GW in Q1 2023. China’s National Energy Administration has unveiled that the country’s newly added solar photovoltaic capacity in the first quarter of 2024 was 45.74GW, up from 33.66GW in the same quarter last year. Previous data from the energy administration showed that … Continue reading China’s installed photovoltaic capacity of solar power reaches around 660 GW
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Soltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
This plant will have SFOne trackers from Soltec. This double-row 1P tracker stands out for its great competitiveness and its low profile, which minimizes visual impact and maximizes energy efficiency. The project will have a total of 5,948 followers. In addition to the supply of the plant, which is scheduled to begin at the end … Continue reading Soltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
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Wind power and photovoltaic installations increase in China in the first quarter
China’s installed capacity for power generation from wind and photovoltaics rose in the first quarter, which analysts attributed to rising domestic demand as China pursues sustainable development. Analysts refuted accusations of “overcapacity” recently spread by some Western countries, noting that such increases in new energy installations demonstrated China’s efforts to meet its commitment to achieve … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic installations increase in China in the first quarter
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Photovoltaic is developed in Zambia
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Itimpi solar photovoltaic power plant. Given the drought, this 60 MWp installation is designed to diversify the electricity mix. A year after the commissioning of the Riverside PV power plant, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema returned to Kitwe for the inauguration of a second PV … Continue reading Photovoltaic is developed in Zambia
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These are the 4 innovations in photovoltaic solar energy that can revolutionize energy worldwide
UNEF, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union, within its commitment to promoting a fair and sustainable energy transition through innovation and research, commemorates International Earth Day for another year, emphasizing the need for both companies and public institutions to , continue betting on R&D&i as a basic tool to achieve national decarbonization objectives. “Innovation is like a … Continue reading These are the 4 innovations in photovoltaic solar energy that can revolutionize energy worldwide
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Australia’s biggest wind power and photovoltaic auction set for May
The federal government has confirmed that the biggest tender for renewables ever held in Australia – for six gigawatts of wind and solar – will be held in May and the focus will be on NSW, where more than one third of the capacity will be reserved. The auction will be the first since federal … Continue reading Australia’s biggest wind power and photovoltaic auction set for May
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The potential of photovoltaic energy in Brazil
Photovoltaics (PV) plays a fundamental role in the Brazilian electricity sector, contributing to a more sustainable energy matrix and customer savings. With a vast territory and abundance of solar resources, Brazil has enormous potential to generate photovoltaic energy, making this source a central piece in the transition towards a cleaner and renewable energy matrix.One of … Continue reading The potential of photovoltaic energy in Brazil
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Curtailment, record-low power prices threaten photovoltaic investments in Spain
Renewable energy promoters have underestimated the effects of restrictions and low wholesale prices, putting countries like Spain at risk of bankruptcy. In April, the average wholesale price in Spain reached a historic low of just over 5 euros per MWh.The situation is even worse if regional energy trade is taken into account. In Bulgaria, the … Continue reading Curtailment, record-low power prices threaten photovoltaic investments in Spain
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Photovoltaic organizes the I Summit of Energy Communities
On April 25 and 26, the first Energy Communities Summit will be held in El Prat de Llobregat, organized by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef) in collaboration with ComEnerSys. The meeting will bring together the main experts in the sector to share good practices and experiences in management. The debate will analyze the six barriers … Continue reading Photovoltaic organizes the I Summit of Energy Communities
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Global photovoltaic capacity will reach 1.6 TW in 2023
Global photovoltaic capacity grew to 1.6 TW in 2023, up from 1.2 TW in 2022, according to the IEA-PVPS Snapshot of Global PV Markets 2024. The Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (PVPS) of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has published a comprehensive snapshot of the global photovoltaic market, covering installations, manufacturing, policy trends and grid integration.The analysts … Continue reading Global photovoltaic capacity will reach 1.6 TW in 2023
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