US community solar installations declined by 6% year-over-year in 2022 and 13% in Q1 of 2023. This was primarily driven by the supply chain uncertainty of the past year as well as interconnection and siting issues hindering growth in key state markets such as Massachusetts and Maine, according to the latest report released by Wood … Continue reading Cumulative US community solar power capacity expected to break 6 GW in 2023
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Neoenergia, Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, signs its first bilateral green loan with the japanese bank MUFG
Iberdrola, through its Brazilian subsidiary Neoenergia, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) have signed a 150 million Brazilian real (around €28 million) financing agreement to upgrade the distribution network in Neoenergia Brasilia’s concession area, which serves around 1.1 million customers in the Federal District. This is the first bilateral green loan between the two organisations … Continue reading Neoenergia, Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, signs its first bilateral green loan with the japanese bank MUFG
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Potential of Renewable Energy Sources in Tuvalu’s Energy Transition
Tuvalu, a small island nation in the South Pacific, is on the cusp of an energy revolution. As the world moves towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, this remote country is looking to technology to help transform its energy market and reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels. The transition to renewable energy is … Continue reading Potential of Renewable Energy Sources in Tuvalu’s Energy Transition
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New Zealand Government Fast-Tracks Solar and Wind Projects to Achieve Renewable Energy Goals
The New Zealand Government has successfully expedited the approval process for nine solar panel projects and three wind farm projects as part of its effort to transition to clean renewable energy. Under the Covid-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act, the government has referred 1.9 million solar panels for consent since 2020, potentially generating more than twice … Continue reading New Zealand Government Fast-Tracks Solar and Wind Projects to Achieve Renewable Energy Goals
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Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released data showing that unprecedented federal support has led to the announcement of private investments totaling $271 billion in domestic clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities over the past 12 months. This exceeds the combined clean energy investments made over the previous eight years. The latest Clean Energy … Continue reading Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
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Costa Rica’s Path to 100% Renewable Energy
Costa Rica, a small Central American nation, has long been a world leader in the search for renewable energy. With its abundant natural resources, the country has been able to generate a significant portion of its electricity from renewable sources such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, and geothermal power. In recent years, Costa Rica has set … Continue reading Costa Rica’s Path to 100% Renewable Energy
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Unlocking the potential of concentrated solar power with linear Fresnel reflectors
Concentrated Solar Power, a renewable energy source with immense potential, is becoming increasingly crucial in our efforts to combat climate change and transition to a sustainable future. However, the efficiency of solar power systems is a key concern that needs to be addressed in order to fully realize their potential. In this context, Linear Linear … Continue reading Unlocking the potential of concentrated solar power with linear Fresnel reflectors
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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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Solar power construction breaking records around the world
Projections in Wood Mackenzie’s latest Global Solar PV Market Outlook show that the industry’s buildout is continuing to accelerate in all regions. We expect to see PV installations to hit a new record in 2023 at nearly 270 gigawatts DC. We expect the pace to continue to accelerate, reaching 330 GW DC a year by … Continue reading Solar power construction breaking records around the world
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Record production of photovoltaic energy
July, 2023: fall in prices on European electricity markets and record production of photovoltaic energy In July, 2023, prices in most European electricity markets fell to their lowest levels since at least June, 2021. Drop in gas prices, which are also the lowest on average since June, 2021, and drop in electricity demand, together with … Continue reading Record production of photovoltaic energy
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Synhelion and CEMEX make further progress toward the world’s first fully concentrated solar power cement plant
Synhelion and Cemex announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat. At the beginning of 2022, the companies announced the first-ever successful … Continue reading Synhelion and CEMEX make further progress toward the world’s first fully concentrated solar power cement plant
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South Africa Now Has Over 10 GW of Wind & Solar Generation Capacity
South Africa’s energy generation shortfall issues have been well documented here on CleanTechnica and in other forums. This has led to unprecedented electricity rationing in the country, infamously known as electricity load-shedding. South Africa has an electricity generation capacity of about 50,000 MW, dominated by the national power utility company Eskom’s coal power plants. A … Continue reading South Africa Now Has Over 10 GW of Wind & Solar Generation Capacity
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2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the Clean Power Quarterly Market Report | Q2 2023 today, showing that the industry installed 5,218 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage capacity in the second quarter – representing enough clean generation to power nearly 1 million American homes and making Q2 2023 the second-highest second quarter for … Continue reading 2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
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TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, Technip Energies, Azimut and other investors to invest in Zhero Europe’s Green Energy Expansion
TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, Technip Energies, Azimut (through the fund Azimut ELTIF – Infrastructure & Real Assets ESG) and other investors have signed preliminary agreement to invest in Zhero Europe in order to develop large scale renewable energies projects in Europe and Africa spanning across renewable power generation, power interconnections and green molecules. Zhero Europe was … Continue reading TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, Technip Energies, Azimut and other investors to invest in Zhero Europe’s Green Energy Expansion
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Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia
On the mirror-like surface of the Cirata reservoir in West Java, Indonesia, sits Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant. Developed by Masdar and its partners, this feat of engineering will soon deliver renewable energy to 50,000 homes, cut emissions, and create widespread change in communities. And just a few miles away from the 145 … Continue reading Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
Slight increase in European electricity markets prices in the last week of July as gas and CO2 prices rise. In the first days of the last week of July, gas and CO2 prices rose, causing most European electricity markets prices to register a higher weekly average than in the previous week, a trend also favored … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
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Exploring Renewable Energy Sources in Guinea: Tapping into Solar, Wind, and Hydro Power Potential
Guinea, a West African country with a population of approximately 12 million people, is endowed with abundant natural resources, including minerals, fertile agricultural land, and water resources. Despite this wealth, the country faces significant challenges in meeting its energy needs. With only about 30% of the population having access to electricity, there is a growing … Continue reading Exploring Renewable Energy Sources in Guinea: Tapping into Solar, Wind, and Hydro Power Potential
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Combining Solar and Wind Power for Maximum Efficiency
The future of renewable energy is bright, as countries around the world continue to invest in clean and sustainable sources of power. One of the most promising developments in this field is the combination of solar and wind power to create a more efficient and reliable energy system. By harnessing the power of both the … Continue reading Combining Solar and Wind Power for Maximum Efficiency
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RES to acquire Ingeteam’s Renewable Service Division
RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, today announces it will acquire Ingeteam’s Renewable Service division. This announcement follows the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) between both parties. Upon completion, RES will have £30bn (€35bn) of assets under management, making it the largest renewable energy support services provider in the world. … Continue reading RES to acquire Ingeteam’s Renewable Service Division
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Wind power and solar energy, the energy future of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has been taking significant steps to diversify its energy market and prepare for a future less dependent on fossil fuels. As the global demand for renewable energy sources grows and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes more urgent, the Kingdom has been making strategic investments in … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy, the energy future of Saudi Arabia
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