Brazil expanded its installed capacity of electrical energy by 8.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, and new plants from renewable wind and solar sources correspond to 90.4% of the growth, the Ministry of Mines and Energy reported this Tuesday. According to the ministry, the Brazilian electricity matrix reached 196.6 GW at the end of this year, … Continue reading Brazil grows 8.4 GW of installed energy capacity in 2023
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China’s largest floating photovoltaic power station on mining subsidence area fully operational
China’s largest floating photovoltaic (PV) power station, Anhui Fuyang Southern Wind-solar-storage Base floating PV power station, achieved full capacity grid connection on Wednesday. Located in Fuyang City of east China’s Anhui Province, the new PV power station is constructed in a flooded area once used for coal mining of 867 hectares, with an overall installed gross … Continue reading China’s largest floating photovoltaic power station on mining subsidence area fully operational
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Chile, 17 hours of storage with Concentrated Solar Power
In the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world located in northern Chile, the only Concentrated Solar Power tower in Latin America operates, a symbol of an energy revolution in the making against climate change. Aerial view of Cerro Dominador, the first concentrated solar power plant in Latin America, in Antofagasta, Chile. The imposing 240-meter … Continue reading Chile, 17 hours of storage with Concentrated Solar Power
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The impact of solar photovoltaic energy on prices
The growth of renewable energies, especially solar photovoltaic energy, is transforming the price profile of the electricity market in Spain. The clear influence of solar energy stands out, with prices falling during the hours of maximum solar radiation from 2021. Although wind energy also has an impact on prices, its variability makes it less evident … Continue reading The impact of solar photovoltaic energy on prices
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There is still capacity to export more renewable energy avoiding curtailments and price cannibalization
The profile of electricity exchanges between the Iberian Peninsula and France shows interesting results. The Iberian exception represented a profound disruption in the pattern of exchanges between the Iberian and French markets. The analysis of exchanges by months of the year shows that there is still capacity to export more photovoltaic energy to France in … Continue reading There is still capacity to export more renewable energy avoiding curtailments and price cannibalization
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European solar power companies warn against import curbs
More than 400 companies involved in Europe’s solar power sector urged policymakers on Wednesday not to launch a trade investigation that could lead to EU tariffs on imported solar products. The call comes ahead of a meeting of solar industry chiefs, national ministers and the EU commissioner for the internal market, Thierry Breton, on Friday … Continue reading European solar power companies warn against import curbs
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Albedo, the unknown: a green boost for photovoltaic systems
Photovoltaic systems are increasingly using bifacial modules that allow sunlight to be harnessed on both the front and back sides of the module, collecting not only direct radiation but also reflected radiation from the ground, thus increasing electricity production. Among the parameters that determine the performance of photovoltaic panels – such as the location of the … Continue reading Albedo, the unknown: a green boost for photovoltaic systems
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Repsol partners with Pontegadea on a wind power and photovoltaic energy portfolio
The wind farms are located in Aragón, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia. In total: 398 MW of energy and 220 MW of photovoltaics.Repsol is advancing its strategy of bringing in partners to achieve objectives and maximize the return on its operations. It has once again partnered with the investment group Pontegadea, giving it … Continue reading Repsol partners with Pontegadea on a wind power and photovoltaic energy portfolio
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How will China’s expansion affect global solar module supply chains?
Starting in 2024, China will dominate the solar module supply chain with over 80% global capacity, driven by significantly lower costs of modules compared to Europe and the US. From the beginning of 2024, China will hold over 80% of global capacity across the solar module supply chain. This is partly because modules, including polysilicon, … Continue reading How will China’s expansion affect global solar module supply chains?
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Chinese state-owned enterprises are the largest owners of solar energy assets
At 240 GWdc, 2022 was the biggest year on record for global solar installations. That relentless growth translated into unprecedented expansions of the operational portfolios of the largest global solar asset owners. Solar portfolios from the top global solar asset owners, including Chinese players, grew by a record-shattering 44% in 2022. This was driven mostly … Continue reading Chinese state-owned enterprises are the largest owners of solar energy assets
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Acciona Energía signs MOU with the Cebu government for a 150MW solar plant
ACCIONA Energía has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Provincial Government of Cebu (Philippines) and Filipino consultancy Freya Renewables for the development of a 150MW photovoltaic plant in the municipality of Daanbantayan, at the northern tip of the Island. The MOU was signed by Gwendolyn Garcia, Governor of Cebu, Rafael … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs MOU with the Cebu government for a 150MW solar plant
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Construction of a photovoltaic plant starts in Texas to supply solar power to Facebook
Iberdrola’s US subsidiary Avangrid has begun construction of the 240 MW True North photovoltaic plant in Falls County (Texas). It will supply clean, renewable energy to power the operations of Meta, the parent company of the social network Facebook, in the region. Since 2020, Meta’s global operations have been supported by 100% renewable energy. The … Continue reading Construction of a photovoltaic plant starts in Texas to supply solar power to Facebook
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Top 10 solar PV inverter vendors account for 86% of global market share
The top 10 global solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter vendors accounted for 86% of market share in 2022, increasing by 4% year-over-year since 2021, according to latest analysis by Wood Mackenzie, a global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources. The global PV demand of 201 gigawatt alternating current (GWac) in 2022 contributed to 48% … Continue reading Top 10 solar PV inverter vendors account for 86% of global market share
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China leads photovoltaic, wind power, concentrated solar power and electric vehicles
From the resources of Rethink Energy, we learn that in the second quarter of 2023 alone, approximately 92 gigawatts (GW) of solar power were installed globally. Of that, 55%, or 51 GW, was installed in China. Quarterly global solar installations appear to be growing at 50% per annum over the past three years. China has … Continue reading China leads photovoltaic, wind power, concentrated solar power and electric vehicles
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A robot for dry cleaning photovoltaic systems
An autonomous and sustainable robotic system for cleaning photovoltaic panels, without the use of water: this new solution, developed for Enel Green Power by a Sicilian start-up, tells a story of successful innovation. When it comes to photovoltaics, dust is the enemy. This is not a trivial concept, even if it may seem so at … Continue reading A robot for dry cleaning photovoltaic systems
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Accelerating the energy transition towards photovoltaic and wind in China
China’s goal to achieve carbon (C) neutrality by 2060 requires scaling up photovoltaic (PV) and wind power from 1 to 10–15?PWh?year?1 (refs.?1,2,3,4,5). Following the historical rates of renewable installation1, a recent high-resolution energy-system model6 and forecasts based on China’s 14th Five-year Energy Development (CFED)7, however, only indicate that the capacity will reach 5–9.5?PWh?year?1 by 2060. … Continue reading Accelerating the energy transition towards photovoltaic and wind in China
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Digital tools will help keep distributed solar PV growing strongly
Australia has the world’s highest share of rooftop solar per capita. With installations in more than 30% of the country’s homes, capacity topped 19 GW in 2022. The estimated 3 GW of rooftop PV projected to be installed this year alone will provide electricity to over 650 000 additional households, or about 6% of all … Continue reading Digital tools will help keep distributed solar PV growing strongly
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Sun’Agri and RWE join forces to accelerate development of agricultural photovoltaics in France
Sun’Agri, a pioneer and one of the globally leading companies in agricultural photovoltaics (Agri-PV), and RWE, one of the world’s major players in renewable energies, have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Agri-PV in France through new projects that combine agricultural benefits and green electricity production. In particular, the partnership will … Continue reading Sun’Agri and RWE join forces to accelerate development of agricultural photovoltaics in France
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Iberdrola launches a “solar grazing” in Portugal with some 300 sheep
There are almost 300 sheep using Iberdrola’s photovoltaic parks in Portugal as grazing grounds. A clear example of circular economy, “solar grazing” benefits livestock farmers, who gain new spaces for their activity; it is positive for the solar farm, as it ensures the ecological maintenance of the land and reduces the risk of fires; and … Continue reading Iberdrola launches a “solar grazing” in Portugal with some 300 sheep
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3SUN unveils new next-generation photovoltaic modules
2023 – 3SUN, Enel Green Power’s company dedicated to the production of innovative photovoltaic modules based in Catania, Italy, held the world premiere of three new photovoltaic modules, M40, M40 BOLD and B60, during the Intersolar Europe 2023 trade show in Munich. The modules, set to come to market in 2024, are based on 3SUN … Continue reading 3SUN unveils new next-generation photovoltaic modules
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