The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says solar records were broken across the United States in 2023, as international trade issues decreased and financial certainty increased, driven by the implementation of the US Inflation Reduction Act. The IEA-PVPS has released a report analyzing the development of the … Continue reading Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme report shows record year for US solar in 2023
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China just solved the biggest problem in silicon photovoltaics by creating 100% recycled panels
Trina Solar has given a new twist to the sustainability of the photovoltaic industry with the world’s first fully recycled silicon solar panel, proving that it is possible to reuse them without compromising their efficiency. For context, solar panels last two to three decades before degrading significantly. The problem then is that they cannot be … Continue reading China just solved the biggest problem in silicon photovoltaics by creating 100% recycled panels
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Solar photovoltaic in Brazil: 19.8% of the electricity mix, 57 Mt of CO2 avoided, 1.4 million jobs created
Solar PV has established itself as one of the main sources of energy in Brazil, ranking second in the country’s electricity mix with a 19.8% share. This significant growth reflects the sector’s ability to avoid the emission of approximately 57 million tons of CO2 into our atmosphere. In addition, the expansion of solar PV has … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic in Brazil: 19.8% of the electricity mix, 57 Mt of CO2 avoided, 1.4 million jobs created
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China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity nearly triples
China is set to expand its renewable energy capacity by nearly 3,207 GW from 2024 to 2030, tripling the growth seen in the previous six years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Annual renewable energy additions are projected to surpass 500 GW by 2030, with solar photovoltaic (PV) accounting for 80 percent of this … Continue reading China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity nearly triples
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Massive global growth of renewables to 2030 is set to match entire power capacity of major economies today, moving world closer to tripling goal
With photovoltaic solar leading their rapid deployment, renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, new IEA report says Due to supportive policies and favourable economics, the world’s renewable power capacity is expected to surge over the rest of this decade, with global additions on … Continue reading Massive global growth of renewables to 2030 is set to match entire power capacity of major economies today, moving world closer to tripling goal
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Sinovoltaics tracks 78.8 GW photovoltaic capacity in Southeast Asia
The latest supply chain map from Sinovoltaics tracks growth across Southeast Asia, with module capacity reaching 78.8 GW, and 58 production projects tracked. Sinovoltaics has published a new report mapping all solar module factories in Southeast Asia. “The Sinovoltaics Supply Chain Map Southeast Asia for Q2 2024 includes several notable changes since our Q1 report,” … Continue reading Sinovoltaics tracks 78.8 GW photovoltaic capacity in Southeast Asia
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Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro storage sites around the world with an extraordinarily low investment cost. When combined with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and fast response. Storage is a solved problem. In 2023, twice as much solar generation capacity was … Continue reading Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
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Five years after installing a photovoltaic plant, the place has become a paradise for bees
A study shows that agrophotovoltaic projects tripled the abundance of insects in five years, by creating shaded and pesticide-free areas.Photovoltaic technology has been adopted on a large scale since its installation and maintenance costs have been decreasing since its invention in recent years. Its advantages go beyond taking advantage of the sun to generate electricity. … Continue reading Five years after installing a photovoltaic plant, the place has become a paradise for bees
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of October
In the first week of October, TTF gas futures prices for the Front?Month rose, reaching the highest settlement price since early December, above €40/MWh, on Friday, October 4. Rising gas prices, together with declining renewable energy production and rising demand in most markets, boosted prices in most European electricity markets. Photovoltaic energy reached production records … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of October
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Utility-scale U.S. photovoltaic solar electricity generation continues to grow in 2024
In August 2024, utility-scale generation of solar electricity averaged 63.1 gigawatthours between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day in the Lower 48 states, 36% more than for the same hours in August 2023. Additions of solar generating capacity outpaced other resources in the U.S. electric power sector in 2023, and we expect this trend … Continue reading Utility-scale U.S. photovoltaic solar electricity generation continues to grow in 2024
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Electricity bills drive photovoltaic adoption in Myanmar
The adoption of photovoltaic solar energy in Myanmar is on the rise due to increasing oil prices and electricity costs, Thi Thi Soe, deputy general manager of Sandisolar, a Myanmar-based Chinese new energy company, told Xinhua on Friday. Moreover, photovoltaic solar products and related items are increasingly accessible in the market, making them an attractive … Continue reading Electricity bills drive photovoltaic adoption in Myanmar
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Argentina to have South America’s largest photovoltaic plant
Argentina has taken another step towards the future of renewable energy. All thanks to the inauguration of the largest photovoltaic plant in South America. Located in the Puna of Jujuy, the Cauchari plant has been equipped with more than 900 thousand solar panels that will occupy 600 hectares in the town of Susques, about 4200 … Continue reading Argentina to have South America’s largest photovoltaic plant
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RWE starts construction of photovoltaic project in Poland
24 MWac Borek solar photovoltaic project consists of three solar farms with a total of around 40,000 solar panels. Green electricity to supply the equivalent of 10,500 Polish households annually. Commissioning planned in the second half of 2025. RWE is further expanding its Polish solar business. After commissioning the first solar farm from a construction … Continue reading RWE starts construction of photovoltaic project in Poland
Continue readingPhotovoltaics in Spain already exceeds the record production of 2023 so far this year
Photovoltaic (PV) generation in Spain reached 37,551 gigawatt hours (GWh) accumulated so far in 2024 on October 5, thus surpassing its production for the whole of 2023, which was 37,472 GWh and was its historical maximum for a year, according to data from Red Eléctrica. This record is thanks to the favorable weather conditions and … Continue reading Photovoltaics in Spain already exceeds the record production of 2023 so far this year
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EDP Renewables connects its largest photovoltaic PV) project in Italy to the grid
EDPR’s second utility-scale solar PV project in Italy, “Campo Agrosolare Tuscia 15,” marks a key milestone in the company’s mission to diversify renewable energy production and accelerate the electrification of economies in all its markets. EDP Renewables has connected its largest utility-scale solar project in Italy to the grid, furthering the company’s efforts to diversify … Continue reading EDP Renewables connects its largest photovoltaic PV) project in Italy to the grid
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EU funds project to manufacture large-scale stable perovskite solar photovoltaic modules
A major research project aimed at accelerating the commercialization of perovskite solar technology, named Laperitivo, was recently launched in Genk, Belgium. Funded by the European Union, the project brings together 22 leading global partners, all working to enhance the efficiency and stability of large-area perovskite solar modules, marking a significant step towards industrialization of next-generation … Continue reading EU funds project to manufacture large-scale stable perovskite solar photovoltaic modules
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Price dispute begins in the photovoltaic (PV) industry supply chain
This week, the silicon material market experienced low trading activity with limited transaction volumes as the signing period approaches its end. Although some leading companies are showing a price increase trend in small orders, this change has not affected the overall market price structure. Currently, silicon manufacturers are strongly supporting prices; however, downstream demand for … Continue reading Price dispute begins in the photovoltaic (PV) industry supply chain
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Price cannibalisation makes it difficult to finance photovoltaic projects in Spain
Banks are closing the tap on photovoltaic projects that do not have a long-term contract for the sale of their electricity at a fixed price, due to the uncertainty generated by negative prices and zero euros in the market.Financing problems for independent developers arise when it is necessary to accelerate the deployment of solar parks … Continue reading Price cannibalisation makes it difficult to finance photovoltaic projects in Spain
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Brazil’s electricity supply to 2024 is expected to increase by 7.8 GW between photovoltaic and wind energy
In September, the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) recorded an increase of 711.33 megawatts (MW) in the country’s installed electricity generation capacity, an advance that contributed to a growth of 7.8 gigawatts (GW) in the electricity matrix throughout 2024. From January to September, 219 plants came into operation, of which approximately 90% are wind and … Continue reading Brazil’s electricity supply to 2024 is expected to increase by 7.8 GW between photovoltaic and wind energy
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El Salvador reaches 633 MW of photovoltaic
According to data from the General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (Siget), solar photovoltaic represented 21.1% of the total installed capacity in 2023.The General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (Siget) has released the data on installed capacity for 2023, which highlights that photovoltaic power occupies 21.1% of the total, very close to the 21.2% of … Continue reading El Salvador reaches 633 MW of photovoltaic
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