Germany has accelerated the deployment of renewable energy, with record growth in solar photovoltaic power. Although currently lagging, wind power is expected to gain momentum in the future. From January to September, wind and solar exceeded fossil power generation for the first time in Germany, reaching a record 45% share. Germany is a leader in … Continue reading Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power
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ACP Statement on Election Results
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the 2024 presidential election: “The American Clean Power Association congratulates President Trump on his hard-fought victory. ACP looks forward to working with the Trump-Vance Administration to unleash American-made energy, deliver reliable power to the grid, grow the economy, and enhance our … Continue reading ACP Statement on Election Results
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Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
New IEA report finds strong potential to deliver quality jobs and economic growth with supportive policies that unlock strategic investments in clean energy With robust policy support in place, renewable energy can become a cornerstone of Namibia’s sustainable development and economic growth, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published today. … Continue reading Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
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TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
The Ramal Sur hybrid plant will consist of an 85.8 MW wind farm and a 44.72 MW photovoltaic park for hybridisation with the existing Castejón 1 combined cycle thermal power plant, of 424.91 MW.The Official State Gazette (BOE) on Tuesday published the announcement by the Department of Industry and Energy of the Government Delegation in … Continue reading TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
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EDP tests construction of its first photovoltaic plant with automation technology
EDP, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, will test the construction of its first photovoltaic solar park under real life installation conditions on a large scale with the automation technology Hyperflex. The project, named AutoPV, is located in Peñaflor, Valladolid, Spain and will use automated solutions in 3MW of the total 122MW of … Continue reading EDP tests construction of its first photovoltaic plant with automation technology
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
End of October and beginning of November marked by rising prices in European electricity markets. In the last week of October, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, with weekly averages exceeding €80/MWh. On November 4, some markets registered their highest hourly prices of the year. Photovoltaic energy reached … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
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Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
During this month of October, renewables have generated 15.4% more than in the same period of the previous year and have accounted for 55.9% of the monthly mix. Wind energy leads the generation structure by producing 26.3% of the national total recorded in the month of October.National electricity demand experienced an increase of 1.9% in … Continue reading Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
Continue readingSpain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the last week of October of 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 583 MW, including 183.75 from Prodiel.Application for modification of the prior administrative and construction authorisation for the Envatios XXV photovoltaic park of 183.75 MW, and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of Valdenuño Fernández, … Continue reading Spain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
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Romania grants 70 million euros for the production of photovoltaic solar energy
The Romanian Energy Ministry has signed contracts to distribute close to EUR 70 million (USD 76.3m) in grant funding that will support the construction of a 1.5-GW solar panel manufacturing plant and five large-scale battery storage system (BESS) projects. The subsidies will be allocated under the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Minister of … Continue reading Romania grants 70 million euros for the production of photovoltaic solar energy
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East China county committed to develop comprehensive green energy industry
A worker checks equipment at a workshop of a wind power equipment company in Rudong County of Nantong City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, Nov. 2, 2024. In recent years, the coastal county of Rudong has developed a comprehensive green energy industry that integrates resource development, equipment manufacturing, and full utilization. The county has established offshore … Continue reading East China county committed to develop comprehensive green energy industry
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Avangrid completes installation of 105,000 solar modules at its first photovoltaic plant in California
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has installed the final solar modules at its Camino Solar project in California. The Company installed about 105,000 modules over the past four months. “This is great progress for our first solar energy project in California, … Continue reading Avangrid completes installation of 105,000 solar modules at its first photovoltaic plant in California
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Chinese photovoltaic firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned photovoltaic solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S. trade tariffs targeting it and three other Southeast Asian countries. Meanwhile, in nearby Indonesia and Laos, a slew of new Chinese-owned solar plants are popping up, out of the reach of … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
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Pakistan’s photovoltaic (PV) boom gains momentum amid rising electricity costs
Pakistan is undergoing a rapid energy shift resulting in photovoltaic energy adoption among different consumer classes. The Great Solar Rush in Pakistan by Renewables First explores this shift, highlighting Pakistan’s growing prominence in the renewable energy landscape of developing nations. Pakistan imported around 15 GW (worth $2.1 billion) of solar panels from China over the … Continue reading Pakistan’s photovoltaic (PV) boom gains momentum amid rising electricity costs
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Utility-scale photovoltaic additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023
Wiki-Solar says the world’s top solar developers have added nearly 50 GW of new photovoltaic capacity since early 2023, raising their cumulative capacity to 146.7 GW – more than one-fifth of the global total. The world’s top 27 utility-scale PV developers installed 48.6 GW of new solar capacity between the start of 2023 and the … Continue reading Utility-scale photovoltaic additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023
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Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
Iberdrola and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has incorporated the first 50 MW (megawatts) of solar PV to their €2 billion renewable energy investment alliance.The Peñarrubia solar PV plant is located Murcia, with a total capacity of 50 MW. This new plant reinforces the strategic alliance of more than €2 … Continue reading Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
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At the end of September, 28,665 MW of photovoltaic energy were in service in Spain
Photovoltaic energy installed 888 MW in the Spanish electricity system in Q3. At the end of September, 28,665 MW of photovoltaic energy were in service in Spain, according to provisional data from REE. This represents an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous quarter, and solar energy led renewable growth. Renewable energy reached 80,885 MW … Continue reading At the end of September, 28,665 MW of photovoltaic energy were in service in Spain
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Top photovoltaic module suppliers in Q3 2024
JinkoSolar, JA Solar and Trina Solar have achieved a total shipment of about 180GW in the first three quarters of 2024 amidst bleak industry situation, according to the latest data provided by Solarbe. In the third quarter of 2024, the photovoltaic industry chain continues to experience a certain structural supply-demand imbalance, with severe competition leading … Continue reading Top photovoltaic module suppliers in Q3 2024
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Engie to provide Meta with 260 MW of photovoltaic from US solar plant
Engie has signed a deal with Facebook owner Meta Platforms for the U.S. social media group to buy 100% of the output from its U.S. Sypert photovoltaic solar power plant, the French utility said on Thursday. The photovoltaic plant is expected to start operating in late 2025, Engie said. “Once operational, it will add to … Continue reading Engie to provide Meta with 260 MW of photovoltaic from US solar plant
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Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity could exceed 1.5 TW by 2035, IEA says
The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which charts the future evolution of renewable energy manufacturing, says the combined global market for photovoltaics, wind, electric cars, batteries, electrolysers and heat pumps will grow from $700 billion in 2023 to more than $2 trillion in 2035. Global solar module manufacturing capacity is set to … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity could exceed 1.5 TW by 2035, IEA says
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Towards the battery quinquennium: A catalyst for profitability in the renewable sector
In the last AleaSoft Energy Forecasting webinar, with the participation of Deloitte, the discussion highlighted how the reductions in battery costs and their hybridisation with renewable energies will be fundamental to increase the profitability of renewable energy projects. Analyses indicate that batteries, especially in hybrid systems, are starting to become profitable, opening the door to … Continue reading Towards the battery quinquennium: A catalyst for profitability in the renewable sector
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