The Official State Gazette for the fourth week of October contains announcements corresponding to 11 projects with photovoltaics, and some hybridisation projects with wind and solar thermal.Resolution declaring the public utility for the FV Sancho photovoltaic installation of 137.28 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in San Roque and Castellar de la Frontera (Cádiz), promoted by … Continue reading Spain approves 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 660 MW in the fourth week of October
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China Connects Massive Photovoltaic Power Plant to Grid in Xinjiang
China has once again pushed the boundaries of renewable energy with the connection of the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) power plant to its power grid. This monumental achievement marks a significant step in the country’s commitment to sustainable energy and its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.In the arid region of Xinjiang in northwest … Continue reading China Connects Massive Photovoltaic Power Plant to Grid in Xinjiang
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Photovoltaic plant to be built in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
The photovoltaic plant in Tecate, BC, will be built by the company Sempra Energy.Sempra Energy, through its holding company Energía Sierra Juárez – which manages the energy generating companies in La Rumorosa – will build a new photovoltaic plant in the municipality of Tecate that will have a battery storage system with a connection to … Continue reading Photovoltaic plant to be built in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
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Senegal boosts photovoltaic energy
The town of Kahone, located in the Kaolack region, hosts the largest photovoltaic plant in Senegal, a project that can generate electricity for around 300,000 people at a low price and reduces CO2 emissions, as part of the authorities’ efforts to diversify the energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The facilities began operating … Continue reading Senegal boosts photovoltaic energy
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Germany unveils its largest floating photovoltaic system
Germany’s largest floating photovoltaic power system was officially launched on the 21st in Bad Schönborn, Baden-Württemberg, aiming to harness solar energy potential and drive the country’s energy transition. According to the German News Agency, the floating photovoltaic system is located on an artificial lake created by a sand and gravel pit, comprising over 27,000 solar … Continue reading Germany unveils its largest floating photovoltaic system
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Top photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers in 2023 – by Century PV Conference, Shanghai
Although it is not current news, we all enjoy rankings. On June 11 and 12, the “9th Century PV Conference” (CPC) took place in Shanghai. During the conference, the rankings of the main manufacturers of modules, silicon wafers, inverters, and trackers were revealed. PVTime shared the rankings in their news. But before sharing the rankings, … Continue reading Top photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers in 2023 – by Century PV Conference, Shanghai
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Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing
The cost competitiveness of these technologies varies significantly across regions, but overall, renewables are on track to overtake traditional fossil fuel sources. Wood Mackenzie has released five regional Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) reports for 2024, which provide an in-depth analysis of the evolving electricity cost landscape across global markets. These reports, covering Asia Pacific … Continue reading Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing
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The Tarragona Water Consortium inaugurates, with Endesa, the largest photovoltaic plant in service in the water treatment and transport sector in Spain
The CAT solar park for self-consumption at the l’Ampolla water treatment plant (Delta del Ebro) is launched, with 6,667 panels and an area equivalent to three and a half football fields.The new CAT solar installation covers nearly a third of the energy consumed by the l’Ampolla water treatment plant for water purification and distribution.The project, … Continue reading The Tarragona Water Consortium inaugurates, with Endesa, the largest photovoltaic plant in service in the water treatment and transport sector in Spain
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US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014
15 states had at least 30% power from renewables in 2023. Southeastern US sees surge in photovoltaic generation. The US generated about three times as much electricity from solar, wind and geothermal resources in 2023 than it did in 2014, a decade-long stretch that also saw the percentage of national retail power sales from these … Continue reading US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014
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What could further trade actions mean for the US photovoltaic supply chain?
Protectionism should help photovoltaic domestic manufacturing, but it could come at a cost for buyers. Our recent report leveraging our solar supply chain data explores the implications. While the US solar manufacturing sector has expanded substantially in the last few years, the success of the industry remains precarious. With Chinese manufacturers dominating the market and … Continue reading What could further trade actions mean for the US photovoltaic supply chain?
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Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy reach financial close on 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia
Solarcentury Africa Limited and its local partner, Sino Energy (Pty) Limited, have announced the successful financial close of a pioneering 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia. This project will be the first fully merchant independent power producer in the region, trading all its renewable energy on the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). The … Continue reading Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy reach financial close on 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia
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UNEF proposes urgent measures to promote self-consumption of photovoltaics in Spain
These measures, they point out, are necessary to achieve the objectives of the PNIECIf we compare the end of the third quarter of this year with that of last year, self-consumption has decreased by 15%, falling by 22% in the industrial sector, 5% in the residential sector and 1% in the commercial sectorTo reverse this … Continue reading UNEF proposes urgent measures to promote self-consumption of photovoltaics in Spain
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France achieves record photovoltaic capacity growth in 2023
According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems (IEA PVPS), France added 4 GW of solar capacity in 2023, reaching a historic high. This growth is primarily attributed to falling market electricity prices, a significant decline in solar module costs, and the implementation of the French government’s Renewable Energy Acceleration … Continue reading France achieves record photovoltaic capacity growth in 2023
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ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León
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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