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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Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation
The bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect is an uncommon phenomenon that may enable certain materials to outperform the conventional p–n junctions used in solar cells. Researchers from Japan have experimentally demonstrated the BPV effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (?-In2Se3) for the first time along the out-of-plane direction, validating previous theoretical predictions. The remarkable conversion efficiency recorded … Continue reading Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation
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Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
European electricity market prices rise in the third week of October due to lower renewable energy production and higher demand. In the third week of October, prices in the main European electricity markets remained at similar levels to those observed during the month. Most markets registered higher weekly averages than those of the previous week, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
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9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the third week of October of 9 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization, 104.3 MW belonging to RIC Energy.Declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic solar plant project called PS Carbeso Solar of 44.43 MW on land on non-urbanizable land, in the municipality of Pujalt and its evacuation … Continue reading 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
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Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
Colombia is building a greener energy future with the expansion of photovoltaics. Although it already has 80 photovoltaics in operation, they expect this number to increase.The push towards a more sustainable energy transition continues to gain strength in Colombia, so in the midst of the inauguration of the Palmaseca photovoltaic plant (Valle del Cauca), the … Continue reading Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
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China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
The EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, according to the Eurostat data.The European Union’s green transition is hampered by its dependence on … Continue reading China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
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Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
Sonangol and the Chinese company QINGHAI LIHAO CLEAN ENERGY signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Friday, October 18, to develop a project within the photovoltaic solar energy industrial chain in Angola. This initiative aims to establish the production of photovoltaic panels using quartz ore as the primary raw material.The planned factory will have an annual … Continue reading Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
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China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry maintained robust growth momentum during the first six months of this year. Data showed that during this period, the country’s output of polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and modules all rose by over 30 percent year-on-year, and exports of PV modules increased by nearly 20 percent from the same period last … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
Continue readingLCOE for photovoltaics (PV) projected to decline until 2045
The latest edition of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) study highlights a pivotal moment in the energy landscape, revealing that the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from renewable energy sources, in particular photovoltaic (PV) systems combined with battery storage, will continue to decline until 2045. This downward trend in LCOE presents a … Continue reading LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) projected to decline until 2045
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Indonesian installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity tops 700 MW
The Institute for Essential Services Reform says Indonesia’s photovoltaic (PV) industry has faced a downturn over the past two years, but policy reforms should accelerate solar deployment in the coming years. The think tank’s latest report says there are currently 16.92 GW of projects in the pipeline across the country.Indonesia’s total installed solar capacity reached … Continue reading Indonesian installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity tops 700 MW
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