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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Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
Türkiye is setting ambitious goals for its energy sector, with plans to raise the share of renewable energy in electricity production to 47.8% by 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ 2025 budget proposal. The ministry also targets a reduction in natural gas’s contribution to electricity production to 18.9%.Expansion of renewable energy … Continue reading Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
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LONGi sets new milestone with over 27% efficiency for silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) cells
LONGi recently published a research paper titled “Silicon heterojunction back contact solar cells by laser patterning” in Nature, reporting a breakthrough that pushes the photoelectric conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells beyond 27% for the first time. This achievement establishes a new milestone for photovoltaic technology based on silicon materials. The study highlights the immense … Continue reading LONGi sets new milestone with over 27% efficiency for silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) cells
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India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
According to the latest data from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country’s total installed power capacity reached 452.69 GW as of October, with renewable energy contributing 201.45 GW, or 46.3% of the total.Photovoltaic solar energy leads the renewable segment with 90.76 GW, accounting for 45.1% of the renewable mix, followed by … Continue reading India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
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As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
The higher incentives offered by Odisha have attracted Saatvik Solar, one of India’s largest solar module manufacturers, to set up its cell and module manufacturing project in the eastern state while putting its plans in Gujarat on the back burner. “We had purchased a 60-acre land for a solar project at Gandhidham in Kutch district … Continue reading As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
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Soleos Energy and Melci Holdings to build 200 MW photovoltaic plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Soleos Energy and a partner specialising in electrical engineering, Melci Holdings, are preparing to start construction of a 200 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Soleos Energy said that the groundbreaking ceremony for the €184.5 million project will take place on 19 October in the village of Fipango, in … Continue reading Soleos Energy and Melci Holdings to build 200 MW photovoltaic plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Romania’s first photovoltaic opens in Covasna county
KBK Kraft Project will build in Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna county, the first photovoltaic panel factory in Romania. The company signed a contract with the Ministry of Energy on Thursday to receive a 19.3 million euro financing from the National Resilience and Recovery Fund (PNRR), according to a press release from the ministry. KBK Kraft Projekt … Continue reading Romania’s first photovoltaic opens in Covasna county
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Greeks will be able to install photovoltaics on their roofs faster
With less bureaucracy, photovoltaic systems will be installed in Greece, with or without energy storage batteries, in existing industrial, commercial, office buildings, etc., as well as in future man-made structures. In particular, solar systems with the possibility of adding batteries can be installed on their roofs, as well as on canopies, terraces, balconies, facades and … Continue reading Greeks will be able to install photovoltaics on their roofs faster
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Clean energy: The biggest opportunity on the planet
In the little over four years since Ember launched, the global energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift. And with that, so too must the way we talk about the energy transition. What follows is a reflection on how our thinking has evolved – and why we’re more energised than ever about what’s coming next. … Continue reading Clean energy: The biggest opportunity on the planet
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Acciona secures €300 million in sustainable financing for projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council area
ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, has secured new sustainable financing worth €300 million to fund key projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council area (GCC). The sustainable financing is structured as a green loan with local impact, aligned with ACCIONA’S Sustainable Impact … Continue reading Acciona secures €300 million in sustainable financing for projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council area
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China has confirmed that covering a desert with photovoltaic panels changes the ecosystem. For the better
In China, researchers have just discovered that deserts can be the ideal environment for installing solar panels. Photovoltaic installations in arid areas not only generate large amounts of clean energy, they can also improve the local ecosystem. The study. A team of researchers from the Xi’an University of Technology has discovered that the development of … Continue reading China has confirmed that covering a desert with photovoltaic panels changes the ecosystem. For the better
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Liberia breaks ground on first utility-scale photovoltaic plant
Work has begun on a 20 MW photovoltaic plant in Liberia, on the site of an existing 88 MW hydropower station. The Liberian government says it is the first of several planned projects that will help to address the country’s power shortages, particularly in the dry season. The 20 MW facility is being built in … Continue reading Liberia breaks ground on first utility-scale photovoltaic plant
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Photovoltaic, wind power projects of over 10 GW in Albania await grid access
Albania’s Transmission System Operator (OST) said in its report for 2023 that developers of 133 wind power and photovoltaic solar projects applied for grid connections. Their total planned capacity is just under 10.5 GW. However, the state-owned company signed only three contracts. Wind energy and photovoltaic solar power plant projects in Albania have by far … Continue reading Photovoltaic, wind power projects of over 10 GW in Albania await grid access
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Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Illinois Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization
Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois’ energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create family-sustaining careers, and mitigate increasing risks of blackouts. “Clean energy is the future, and it’s my duty to work toward that future for the benefit of all … Continue reading Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Illinois Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization
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Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy system, reinforcing need for faster expansion of photovoltaic and wind energy
World Energy Outlook 2024 shows critical choices facing governments and consumers as period of more ample supplies nears and surging electricity demand reshapes energy security Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition … Continue reading Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy system, reinforcing need for faster expansion of photovoltaic and wind energy
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Loan Guarantee of More Than $860 Million to Support Construction of Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems in Puerto Rico
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), announced a $861.3 million loan guarantee to finance the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) farms equipped with battery storage and two standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Puerto Rico. The facilities … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces Loan Guarantee of More Than $860 Million to Support Construction of Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems in Puerto Rico
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Agreement signed for the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Djibouti
The agreement for the project was signed yesterday by the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Essmat, and the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Djibouti, Yonis Ali Guedi.Egypt will finance and build a 276,5 kilowatt photovoltaic power plant in Djibouti. The agreement for the project was signed yesterday by the Egyptian … Continue reading Agreement signed for the construction of a photovoltaic plant in Djibouti
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Cuba plans to install 1,000 megawatts of photovoltaic energy in a couple of years
Achieving the installed capacity proposed for 2031 “would place Cuba at an estimated 12% of photovoltaic penetration in the country’s energy generation.”In a period of two years, Cuba intends to install a thousand megawatts of photovoltaic energy through two projects that began in 2024. Currently, Prensa Latina indicates, there are 26 photovoltaic solar parks in … Continue reading Cuba plans to install 1,000 megawatts of photovoltaic energy in a couple of years
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The combined accumulated power of wind and photovoltaic energy grows by 12.7% in 2023 in Spain
Wind power, solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power (CSP) sources reached a combined accumulated power of 59,106 megawatts (MW) in 2023, which represents an increase of 12.7% compared to the previous year, according to the DBK Sector Observatory of Informa, a subsidiary of Cesce.The study reflects that in 2023 the upward trend in installed renewable … Continue reading The combined accumulated power of wind and photovoltaic energy grows by 12.7% in 2023 in Spain
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The recovery of wind energy production in Europe in the second week of October favors the price fall in the electricity markets
In the second week of October, wind energy production in most major European markets recovered after the previous week’s falls, favoring weekly price declines in most electricity markets. On an hourly basis, some markets registered negative prices, while others registered the highest prices since at least February 2024. In Italy, photovoltaic energy production reached a … Continue reading The recovery of wind energy production in Europe in the second week of October favors the price fall in the electricity markets
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