Category Archives: photovoltaic

Xinjiang Turpan: Photovoltaic power generation reaches 1.575 billion kilowatt-hours this year

As of November 25th, data from the Power Dispatch Control Center of the State Grid Turpan Power Supply Company reveals that photovoltaic power generation in Turpan has reached 1.575 billion kilowatt-hours since the start of the year. Turpan is among China’s regions with the richest solar thermal resources, characterized by an average of over 3,200 hours … Continue reading Xinjiang Turpan: Photovoltaic power generation reaches 1.575 billion kilowatt-hours this year

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EDP Renewables starts construction of its first photovoltaic project in Germany

The Ketzin solar plant, with an installed capacity of 87 MWp, is expected to come online in the second half of 2025, representing EDP’s capacity increase in the country. EDP Renewables has started construction of its first large-scale renewable energy project in Germany, realising the company’s ambition to develop clean energy in the country. The … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts construction of its first photovoltaic project in Germany

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Agrivoltaics 101 Resources Provide a Guide Toward Implementation

Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) has helped numerous communities plan for and implement agrivoltaic systems, and technical assistance providers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are working to share key learnings from those projects with other communities looking to follow in their footsteps. Agrivoltaics allow for the dual use of land through the deployment … Continue reading Agrivoltaics 101 Resources Provide a Guide Toward Implementation

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Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better

In recent times, solar photovoltaic energy has experienced unprecedented growth in many countries. Spain is a particularly clear example, where more than 3 GW have been installed annually since 2019, with 5.5 GW installed last year (excluding self-consumption, which adds a significant contribution). As a result, solar energy is becoming one of the key players … Continue reading Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better

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EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward

Energy security has risen to the top of the EU’s political agenda, yet much remains to be done. The EU cannot continue relying on imported fossil fuels, putting its energy security in the hands of hostile nations. This becomes critical considering the US president-elect’s calls for reduced US military engagement in Europe. Solutions like wind, … Continue reading EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward

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Solar photovoltaic surge: Meeting two-thirds of the rise in Türkiye’s peak electricity demand in 2024

In the first eight months of 2024, Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy generation surged by over 40% compared to the same period in 2023, contributing to meeting record-high electricity demand during summer. Türkiye’s solar surge meets rising peak demand in 2024 Since 2017, solar generation’s contribution to meeting Türkiye’s electricity demand peak has increased sevenfold from … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic surge: Meeting two-thirds of the rise in Türkiye’s peak electricity demand in 2024

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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) Hydrogen and Storage Summit will take place in Madrid on February 11 and 12

The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) announces the celebration of the III Storage and Hydrogen Summit, which will take place on February 11 and 12, 2025 at the Novotel Madrid Center (Calle de O’Donnell, 53, Salamanca, 28009 Madrid). During two days of intense debates and round tables, experts from the energy sector will meet to address … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) Hydrogen and Storage Summit will take place in Madrid on February 11 and 12

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Venezuela pledged at COP 29 to ensure that 30% of electricity generation comes from photovoltaics

The Maduro dictatorship, following the recent electoral fraud and through the Minister for Ecosocialism, Josué Lorca, within the framework of the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held a meeting with the Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Ajay Mathur, to discuss the importance … Continue reading Venezuela pledged at COP 29 to ensure that 30% of electricity generation comes from photovoltaics

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Japan to promote perovskite solar cells

Japan’s industry ministry is considering promoting the use of perovskite solar cells to cover 20 gigawatts of electricity by 2040. The plan is part of efforts to expand the use of renewable energy sources by supporting the introduction of next-generation technologies at a time when the country is racing to reduce carbon emissions. The ministry … Continue reading Japan to promote perovskite solar cells

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China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses

China’s new renewable energy plan aims to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy consumption, setting ambitious targets for 2025 and 2030. Unlike previous plans focused primarily on capacity installation, the new strategy emphasizes maximizing renewable energy utilization through infrastructure upgrades and sectoral integration across industries, including transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. This shift is expected to … Continue reading China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses

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Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy

Increasingly weather-dependent electricity production makes grid operation more complex. A plant in Hjuleberg, Sweden, is using a solution based on new smart technology, combining wind power and batteries to bring optimum stability to the grid. Wind and solar power are the fastest-growing energy sources in the world today, thanks to their low climate impact and … Continue reading Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy

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Brazil is the sixth country to reach 50 GW of solar photovoltaic energy

Photovoltaics represents 20.7% of Brazil’s electricity matrix. Brazil has just surpassed the 50 gigawatt (GW) mark of operational installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy. The country became the sixth to reach this level, joining the United States, China, Germany, India and Japan. The data was published this Tuesday (26) by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic … Continue reading Brazil is the sixth country to reach 50 GW of solar photovoltaic energy

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Portugal breaks new records in wind power and pumping

Between January and October, renewable energies supplied 72% of electricity consumption in Portugal. During this period, hydroelectric energy was responsible for supplying 30% of consumption, wind energy 26%, photovoltaic energy 10% and biomass 6%.According to the latest data from REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, the electrical system set new historical records in renewables this Sunday, … Continue reading Portugal breaks new records in wind power and pumping

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European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November

In the third week of November, average prices in most major European electricity markets declined compared to the previous week. On Sunday, November 24, several markets registered the lowest daily price since at least the last three months. High wind energy production, which during the week reached historical or November records in the main European … Continue reading European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November

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Fukang City’s 100-Gigawatt-Level Photovoltaic Industrial Park Successfully Connects to the Grid

“At 3:58 PM, the third attempt to connect the 220-kilovolt line from Fudong to Tao was successful, and the power is now flowing normally!” announced Dong Junhua, an employee at the State Grid Changji Power Supply Company’s Project Management Center, on November 26. This successful energization of the 220-kilovolt transmission project at the Changji Fukang Xiaoquan … Continue reading Fukang City’s 100-Gigawatt-Level Photovoltaic Industrial Park Successfully Connects to the Grid

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Pakistan is experiencing a photovoltaic solar power boom

Pakistan’s rapid adoption of solar energy, driven primarily by market forces and with minimal political support, provides valuable lessons for other emerging markets. Declining solar panel prices, coupled with skyrocketing grid electricity tariffs that have increased by 155% over three years, are fuelling a rush in renewable energy adoption in Pakistan, with solar power leading … Continue reading Pakistan is experiencing a photovoltaic solar power boom

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Will Donald Trump slow down the expansion of photovoltaic (PV)?

The research firm Wood Mackenzie published an analysis on what the impact of the Republican victory should be. The renewable capacity of the United States will grow by more than 240 GW by 2030.Renewable energy technologies in the United States will remain competitive for the next four years despite the uncertainties generated by Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Will Donald Trump slow down the expansion of photovoltaic (PV)?

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Iberdrola and Gres Panaria Portugal sign a contract for the sale of photovoltaic energy

Iberdrola and Gres Panaria Portugal, the leading Portuguese ceramics company, owner of the Margres, Love Tiles and Gresart brands, signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to begin in 2025 that will guarantee the supply of photovoltaic solar energy for the next 10 years.  It will provide a total of 92 GWh of clean energy during … Continue reading Iberdrola and Gres Panaria Portugal sign a contract for the sale of photovoltaic energy

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New Photovoltaic Solar Market Report Projects Record Year for 2024

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the release of the inaugural Solar Market Monitor, a market analysis of the domestic utility-scale solar industry produced by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The new report includes projections of a record-breaking year for solar, with over 32 GW of installations for 2024. The new report marks a … Continue reading New Photovoltaic Solar Market Report Projects Record Year for 2024

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OX2 begins construction of 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia

OX2 begins the construction of a 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia, which is one of the first publicly owned renewable energy projects in the country. The ownership of SEC, a government-owned renewable energy company in the State of Victoria, has also enabled a 100 MW battery energy storage system to be added to the … Continue reading OX2 begins construction of 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia

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