The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from ACP Chief Policy Officer Frank Macchiarola after the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published its draft Western Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS): “Solar energy had a strong year in 2023 and looks to build on that upward … Continue reading ACP Statement on BLM Roadmap for Solar Development Across Western U.S.
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Top solar photovoltaic module companies in 2023
In the dynamic world of solar energy, 2023 proved to be a noteworthy year for the top solar module manufacturers. The recently unveiled shipment rankings shed light on the achievements of 32 companies, showcasing their strengths and strategies in the evolving solar industry. Stability at the Top The Top 4 and Top 5-9 lists remained … Continue reading Top solar photovoltaic module companies in 2023
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2024 Solar Photovoltaic Market and Supply Chain: Six Key Predictions
In the unfolding landscape of the solar industry for 2024, a series of predictions has been put forth by Solarbe. These forecasts come on the heels of their 2023 predictions, which saw some validations, like an over 20% share for n-type solar cells, and the dip in silicon prices below CNY 80/kg. However, others were … Continue reading 2024 Solar Photovoltaic Market and Supply Chain: Six Key Predictions
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy production in the second week of January
Demand and prices in European electricity markets rise due to low temperatures. In the second week of January, most European electricity markets registered an increase in prices compared to the previous week. The increase in demand after the beginning of the year, in a week with colder temperatures than the first week of the year, … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy production in the second week of January
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Union of manufacturers will standardize 700 W photovoltaic modules
The main Chinese manufacturers reached an agreement to standardize the dimensions of photovoltaic modules up to 2,382 mm long and 1,134 mm wide. This move aimed to optimize logistics, reduce costs and the design of the facility modules. Trina Solar took the first step towards the race for 700 W modules, using TOPCon technology and … Continue reading Union of manufacturers will standardize 700 W photovoltaic modules
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How did the photovoltaic sector performed in 2023?
2023 marks another record year for solar PV in the EU, with 55.9 GW installed across the 27 Member States, showing a 40% growth from 2022 and a doubling of the market in just two years. This is the third year in a row that the EU market breaks its previous record, as well as … Continue reading How did the photovoltaic sector performed in 2023?
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China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA
China had a key role to play in the world’s rapid expansion of renewable power generation capacity last year, the International Energy Agency said.It more than doubled solar photovoltaic capacity last year, and wind power capacity rose by 66 per cent YoY. Almost half of China’s electricity generation will come from renewable sources by 2028, … Continue reading China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA
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Top solar manufacturers of 2023: Module shipment rankings for Q1-Q3
Entering the third quarter, the solar industry experiences fluctuations in prices along the supply chain, influencing the bidding dynamics. Despite the challenges posed by inventory management and supply-demand imbalances, leading PV module manufacturers continue to dominate the landscape, showcasing their prowess in securing tenders and influencing market trends. Notable companies such as JinkoSolar, LONGi, and … Continue reading Top solar manufacturers of 2023: Module shipment rankings for Q1-Q3
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Nuclear energy remains far behind photovoltaics and wind in China
Once again, China’s nuclear program barely added any capacity, only 1.2 GW, while wind and solar between them added about 278 GW. Even with the capacity factor difference, the nuclear additions only mean about 7 TWh of new low carbon generation per year, while wind and solar between them will contributed about 427 TWh annually, … Continue reading Nuclear energy remains far behind photovoltaics and wind in China
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Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue Renewables 2023 Explore report Read the report At the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, more than 130 national governments including the European … Continue reading Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources.The megaplant, run by state-owned company Jinneng, is designed to generate 6 gigawatts … Continue reading China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
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80 gigawatts of photovoltaic solar power will come online over the next two years, increasing U.S. solar generating capacity by 84%
EIA expects two years of significant growth in solar electric generation in the United States. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects solar electric generation will account for 7% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2025, up from 4% in 2023, according to its January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Developers have reported that almost 80 … Continue reading 80 gigawatts of photovoltaic solar power will come online over the next two years, increasing U.S. solar generating capacity by 84%
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Naturgy begins its second photovoltaic in the United States
The Grimes project, with an investment of more than 285 million euros, will have a power of 210 MW that will supply renewable energy to more than 140,000 homes in the State of Texas. Naturgy continues to grow in the US with the start of construction of the Grimes project, its second large photovoltaic installation … Continue reading Naturgy begins its second photovoltaic in the United States
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Photovoltaic solar power will supply almost all growth in U.S. electricity generation through 2025
We expect solar electric generation will be the leading source of growth in the U.S. electric power sector. In our January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which contains new forecast data through December 2025, we forecast new capacity will boost the solar share of total generation to 5.6% in 2024 and 7.0% in 2025, up from … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power will supply almost all growth in U.S. electricity generation through 2025
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EDP Renewables starts production of its first photovoltaic project in the Netherlands
Developed by Kronos Solar EDPR, this marks the initial step of EDPR’s plan to install close to 100 MWp in the country over the next few months. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a leading developer of renewable energy worldwide, has taken another step in its commitment to speed up the European energy transition by starting operation of … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts production of its first photovoltaic project in the Netherlands
Continue readingBrazil penalizes the import of photovoltaics
The increase in the import tax on photovoltaic solar panels, announced by Brazil in 2023, puts at risk the installation of 18 GW of solar plants, responsible for 540 thousand green jobs. This was stated by Rodrigo Sauaia, general director of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), in an interview with Canal Solar. According to … Continue reading Brazil penalizes the import of photovoltaics
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The price of photovoltaic panels falls by 40% in 2023 in Brazil
The reduction in the final price for consumers of photovoltaic solar energy has been driven mainly by the increase in Chinese production capacity, which accounts for 90% of the world’s production of this photovoltaic equipment.The average 40% drop in the price of solar PV panels throughout 2023 in Brazil further increased the confidence of Brazilian … Continue reading The price of photovoltaic panels falls by 40% in 2023 in Brazil
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Wind power generated 23.5% of the electricity in Spain in 2023 and photovoltaics 14%
54.6% of the month’s electricity production was renewable and 78% free of CO2 equivalent emissions. It represents 24.6 percent more energy from renewable sources compared to December 2022.December closes a historic year for renewable energies, which have broken records for both production and participation in the national mix (50.4%).The peninsular demand was 3.7% higher in … Continue reading Wind power generated 23.5% of the electricity in Spain in 2023 and photovoltaics 14%
Continue readingRepsol begins to produce renewable photovoltaic electricity in Andalusia
Repsol has started producing electricity at Sigma, its first renewable project in Andalusia. Located in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), it is made up of five solar plants with a total installed capacity of 204 MW. With an investment of close to 150 million euros, the Arco 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 make up the … Continue reading Repsol begins to produce renewable photovoltaic electricity in Andalusia
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The Spanish government gives three more years to build and start exploiting wind and solar photovoltaic projects
The Government opens its hand to avoid the suffocation of the renewable energy sector and, with it, the construction or even the banks, giving three more years so that the promoters of wind and photovoltaic parks have up to eight years and not five as until now to start exploiting them from the moment the … Continue reading The Spanish government gives three more years to build and start exploiting wind and solar photovoltaic projects
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