As the Solar Industry Grows Rapidly, Materials, Designs, and Solar Panels Are Changing Quickly. For the solar photovoltaics (PV) industry, rapid growth can produce rapid—and sometimes unpredictable—changes. As the industry continued to see a major period of growth in 2023, the Durable Module Materials (DuraMAT) Consortium seized the opportunity to support the industry’s booming domestic … Continue reading DuraMAT Forecasts How New Photovoltaic Module Technologies Might Perform Over 20, 30, or 50 Years
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The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
EVs, solar modules and batteries are among the imports targeted by steep new tariffs, The Roman Emperor Caligula is said to have arrayed his army to fight the English Channel, and then declared victory over the sea. One explanation for this puzzling event is that he was simply insane. Another is that he understood the … Continue reading The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
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FRV enters the Nordic market and plans 600 MW photovoltaic projects in Finland
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a developer of sustainable energy solutions and part of Jameel Energy, has announced its entry into the Finnish market with the help of local operator Will & Must. Together, FRV and Will & Must will develop a portfolio of several photovoltaic projects that will have a total capacity of 600 MW. … Continue reading FRV enters the Nordic market and plans 600 MW photovoltaic projects in Finland
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Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
Construction officially began on the 200-megawatts offshore photovoltaic power plant in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, on Sunday. The project, the largest of its kind in China, is expected to save approximately 680,000 tonnes of coal equivalent every year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.77 million tonnes. The project is located near the … Continue reading Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
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Acciona Energía announced a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic
ACCIONA Energía announced today the development of a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic, the Pedro Corto solar plant, in collaboration with Grupo País. ACCIONA Energía will have a 51% stake in the project, while Grupo Pais will hold the remaining 49%. Located in the province of San Juan de la Maguana, the project … Continue reading Acciona Energía announced a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic
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Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
The Olivas photovoltaic project consists of 5 plants totaling 175 MW in Guadalajara. This project will produce green energy for more than 98,000 homes. Solaria has obtained the Administrative Construction Authorization for its second project in the province of Guadalajara of 175 MW, which is added to the 626 MW of the Cifuentes-Trillo project that … Continue reading Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
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Acwa Power gets commercial operation certificate for 300 MW photovoltaic solar project
Acwa Power, a leading Saudi developer of power and desalination projects, has announced that the project company for Shuaa Energy 3 plant in Dubai has obtained the commercial operation certificate for Phase C of the facility. The Shuaa Energy 3 plant is being set up as part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, … Continue reading Acwa Power gets commercial operation certificate for 300 MW photovoltaic solar project
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Photovoltaic polysilicon prices plummet to critical levels
Polysilicon in China has seen a significant downward trend, with prices nearing the critical threshold of CNY 30 per kg, posing severe challenges to the cash costs of manufacturers involved. Solarbe Global Weekly Polysilicon Prices Update (May 9-May 16, 2024) Material Price Range (CNY/kg) Average Price (CNY/kg) Average Price (USD/kg) Weekly Change (%) N-type 41.00 … Continue reading Photovoltaic polysilicon prices plummet to critical levels
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In Peru there are more than 10,000 MW in photovoltaic projects and more than 9,000 MW in wind energy
There is no shortage of proposals, but of energy buyers, constant supply capacity and prices.Renewable energy projects in Peru reach 20,000 megawatts, but without demand?Large energy consumers have turned their attention to renewable sources and mechanisms that guarantee that their operations impact the environment as little as possible. Is this enough to promote the projects … Continue reading In Peru there are more than 10,000 MW in photovoltaic projects and more than 9,000 MW in wind energy
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United States: $71 million invested in photovoltaic
The Biden administration announces a $71 million investment to strengthen the U.S. photovoltaic supply chain.As part of President Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda, the DOE (Department of Energy) has unveiled a $71 million investment. This funding is intended for research, development and demonstration projects. 16 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The aim is to … Continue reading United States: $71 million invested in photovoltaic
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Naturgy begins the construction of a 300 MWp photovoltaic plant in Spain
Spanish company Naturgy has started building a 300 MWp photovoltaic solar park at a site in the Extremadura region of western Spain, the company said on Friday. The plant, called Campo de Aranuelo, will be Naturgy’s largest solar photovoltaic installation in Spain, according to the group, which is investing more than 150 million euros in … Continue reading Naturgy begins the construction of a 300 MWp photovoltaic plant in Spain
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Floating photovoltaics could limit Africa’s future reliance on hydro-generated energy
Floating photovoltaics (FPV), also known as floating solar farms, are photovoltaic systems that can be deployed on the sea’s surface or on other bodies of water. While their environmental impact is still the topic of debate worldwide, these systems could be highly advantageous for generating renewable energy, particularly in warm regions where available land is … Continue reading Floating photovoltaics could limit Africa’s future reliance on hydro-generated energy
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Industry executive sees promising future for photovoltaic solar power in Spain
In April, renewables in Spain reached a share of 64.6 percent of total monthly generation. Solar photovoltaics increased production by 4.4 percent compared to the same month in 2023. Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has a “promising future ahead” and “great potential to expand” in Spain, an industry executive told Xinhua in an interview on Friday. … Continue reading Industry executive sees promising future for photovoltaic solar power in Spain
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Tracker photovoltaic supplier Axial reports robust sales for Q1 2024
Spanish solar tracker supplier Axial announced strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with sales exceeding €120 million. CEO José Luis Fayos highlighted the company’s success during the quarterly results presentation. He noted that the company surpassed its 2023 goals for revenue, completed projects, and power supplied, and is continuing its upward trend … Continue reading Tracker photovoltaic supplier Axial reports robust sales for Q1 2024
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ACP Statement on Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the U.S. Treasury released new guidance on the domestic content bonus credit for qualifying wind, solar, and energy storage technologies: “The domestic manufacturing incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are essential to strengthen America’s clean energy supply chain. We commend … Continue reading ACP Statement on Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy Announcements
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Space, the new frontier of photovoltaics
This isn’t science fiction: producing photovoltaic energy directly in space and then beaming it down for use on Earth is the focus of the European Space Agency’s SOLARIS project, which we’re also involved in. The first major goal: to place a one-megawatt power plant in orbit by 2030. The results of the project will also … Continue reading Space, the new frontier of photovoltaics
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US tariffs on photovoltaic imports will “have limited impact” on Chinese companies
Major Chinese photovoltaic (PV) enterprises said that the U.S. move to double tariff rates on PV cell imports from China to 50 percent would have a limited impact on them, according to media reports. The U.S. move will only backfire on itself and harm the country’ s green transformation and industrial development, experts said. The … Continue reading US tariffs on photovoltaic imports will “have limited impact” on Chinese companies
Continue readingMain suppliers of photovoltaic modules in the first quarter of 2024
JinkoSolar, JA Solar, Trina Solar, and LONGi shipped about 63 GW of PV modules in the first quarter of 2024, accounting for over 55% of total shipments, underscoring intensified concentration. The top 10 brands collectively delivered around 98 GW, capturing nearly 86% of shipments, surpassing industry expectations. The market dominance of the top 4 brands, … Continue reading Main suppliers of photovoltaic modules in the first quarter of 2024
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REPowerEU – EU presents new initiatives to strengthen energy security and accelerate transition to renewables
Today is the second anniversary of REPowerEU, the EU’s energy policy response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. REPowerEU has speeded up the permitting of wind farms and helped raise the share of wind in Europe’s electricity mix – it’s now 19%. The EU have now launched new initiatives to keep the momentum of REPowerEU by … Continue reading REPowerEU – EU presents new initiatives to strengthen energy security and accelerate transition to renewables
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Photovoltaic and wind power in the second week of May
In the second week of May, prices in the main European electricity markets remained at similar levels to those of previous weeks, although the weekly average rose in most of them. The weekly average price fell only in the French market, which registered the lowest value, thus breaking the Iberian market’s streak of the lowest … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the second week of May
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