Yinson Renewables has announced the entry into full operational phase of the 97 MW Matarani photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in the department of Arequipa, following the start of energy export and sale last July. Matarani is located in the Mollendo Desert – one of the regions with the highest solar radiation in the world – … Continue reading 97 MW Matarani Photovoltaic (PV) Plant Begins Operation in Peru
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SEG Solar Breaks Ground on 5GW Photovoltaic (PV) Industrial Park in Indonesia
SEG Solar (SEG), a leading US manufacturer of photovoltaic modules, has broken ground on its integrated PV industrial park in Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, Central Java, Indonesia. This project underscores SEG’s commitment to global growth and investment in the region, with plans to reach an annual production capacity of 5GW for silicon ingots, wafers, cells … Continue reading SEG Solar Breaks Ground on 5GW Photovoltaic (PV) Industrial Park in Indonesia
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China improves photovoltaics (PV) with first 100% recycled panel
Trinasolar has used 37 recycling technologies to create the world’s first photovoltaic module made entirely from discarded panels.Chinese company Trinasolar, specializing in the production of solar panels, photovoltaic power systems and energy storage solutions, has unveiled what it claims to be ‘the world’s first fully recycled crystalline silicon module’. It is a solar panel with … Continue reading China improves photovoltaics (PV) with first 100% recycled panel
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How the US lost the solar photovoltaic (PV) race to China
Bloomberg Opinion’s climate columnist visited Michigan, the former heart of the solar industry, and China to learn how good, old-fashioned capitalism won out. By David Fickling It all starts with a crystal. To make the solar cells that are projected to become the world’s biggest source of electricity by 2031, you first melt down sand … Continue reading How the US lost the solar photovoltaic (PV) race to China
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Spain approves 650 MW for 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, including 39.6 BESS from Naturgy
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the last week of September of 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects with wind energy and batteries (BESS).Prior administrative authorisation of the construction modifications, and the declaration of public utility, for the Mudarra 1 photovoltaic installation of 52.525 MW and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of … Continue reading Spain approves 650 MW for 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, including 39.6 BESS from Naturgy
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TotalEnergies commissions its largest utility-scale photovoltaic plants with batteries in the United States
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has started commercial operations of Danish Fields and Cottonwood, two utility-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage located in southeast Texas. These new projects, with a combined capacity of 1.2 GW, are part of a portfolio of renewable assets totaling 4 GW in operation or under construction in Texas. Danish Fields … Continue reading TotalEnergies commissions its largest utility-scale photovoltaic plants with batteries in the United States
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ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO announce financial close on 5.5 GW of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
These projects, valued at $3.2 billion, aim to generate a combined capacity of 5.5 GW of solar energy for Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabian company ACWA Power, PIF subsidiary Badeel and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO) have achieved financial close on the Haden, Muwayh and Al Khushaybi solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. These projects, valued at $3.2 billion, … Continue reading ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO announce financial close on 5.5 GW of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia
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Photovoltaic inverter: what is it and how does it work?
The solar inverter, or photovoltaic inverter, is an essential component in solar energy systems. Its main function is to convert the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is the type of energy used by our household appliances. The conversion is necessary for the efficient and safe operation of the … Continue reading Photovoltaic inverter: what is it and how does it work?
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The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
European electricity markets are facing an unprecedented energy revolution, driven by the rise of renewable energies. Batteries and hybridisation of technologies are emerging as key players in this transformation process, not only optimising the integration of clean energy but also mitigating price volatility and increasing the profitability of investments. Falling battery prices and the advance … Continue reading The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
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ICE to build Costa Rica’s largest photovoltaic solar plant in Guanacaste
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced the construction of the largest photovoltaic solar plant in the country, following the approval by the ICE Board of Directors of the feasibility and implementation phase of the Colorado Photovoltaic Solar Project. The project will be located in the Colorado district, in the Guanacaste canton of Abangares. The … Continue reading ICE to build Costa Rica’s largest photovoltaic solar plant in Guanacaste
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The Dazzling Future of Solar Photovoltaics
A photovoltaic cell is a simple thing: a square piece of silicon 160-185 millimeters on a side and 0.2 millimeters thick, with thin wires on the front and an electrical contact on the back. If illuminated with light and a circuit connected between the front and back, direct sunlight can provide about seven watts of … Continue reading The Dazzling Future of Solar Photovoltaics
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Average LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, IRENA says
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the result represents a 12% year-on-year decrease in the cost of photovoltaics (PV). The figure has fallen by 90% since the beginning of 2010.The globalized weighted levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, according to a report by the International … Continue reading Average LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, IRENA says
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The Biópio Photovoltaic Plant, with more than 500 thousand solar panels, in Benguela, supplies 10 provinces in Angola
More than 500 thousand solar panels, installed in the commune of Biópio, province of Benguela, generate 144.9 megawatts and benefit almost one million Angolans, an investment of 500 million dollars for a set of seven plants. According to the director of the Biópio Photovoltaic Center, Nilton de Carvalho, the solar panels occupy an area of … Continue reading The Biópio Photovoltaic Plant, with more than 500 thousand solar panels, in Benguela, supplies 10 provinces in Angola
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Changes in the proportion of photovoltaic auxiliary materials and global expansion
In the context of the rapid rise of global renewable energy, photovoltaic (PV) power generation is increasingly becoming a powerhouse in the energy sector. While primary materials have received widespread attention, auxiliary materials such as photovoltaic glass, frames, encapsulants, and silver paste also play a crucial role. These auxiliary materials not only directly affect the … Continue reading Changes in the proportion of photovoltaic auxiliary materials and global expansion
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Tug-of-war over prices starts in the photovoltaic industry 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 Tug-of-war over prices starts in the photovoltaic industry chain
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Zelestra inaugurated the 144 MW La Unión photovoltaic plant in Colombia
Zelestra, a Spanish company specializing in renewable energy, inaugurated the La Unión photovoltaic plant in Montería, Córdoba department. The photovoltaic plant has 220,960 solar panels that will generate 144 megawatts. The photovoltaic plant has an area of ??230 hectares and took a year and a half to build. 1,276 people were involved in the project; … Continue reading Zelestra inaugurated the 144 MW La Unión photovoltaic plant in Colombia
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Saudi Arabia launches tender for 4.5 GW of wind power and photovoltaic projects
Saudi Arabia has launched a tender to award 4.5 GW of renewal energy capacity — mainly wind energy and photovoltaic solar projects — across the desert kingdom. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), the authority responsible for tendering of the projects and offtaking of energy once the projects are developed, has issued a request for … Continue reading Saudi Arabia launches tender for 4.5 GW of wind power and photovoltaic projects
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Policy evaluation and optimization for photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects in Anhui Province of China
To synergize climate mitigation with poverty alleviation, China has implemented photovoltaic poverty alleviation (PVPA) projects since 2014, with Anhui Province being among the initial pilot regions. However, further exploration is needed to determine the extent to which this policy can improve the economic status of poverty-stricken areas. This study aims to evaluate the effects of … Continue reading Policy evaluation and optimization for photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects in Anhui Province of China
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Chinese photovoltaic exports to Pakistan skyrocket
In August alone, inverter exports reached 326m yuan, a YoY growth of 429.04%.“Power shortages have long plagued Pakistan. We’ve also faced severe damage to our power system due to frequent floods over the past two years, making the demand for large-scale solar photovoltaics increasingly urgent,” stated Abbas, a Pakistani trader, at the Investment and Trade … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic exports to Pakistan skyrocket
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Photovoltaic now account for six percent of the global electricity mix
Global energy demand is growing, and solar energy covers an ever-increasing share of it. Although coal (35 percent) and gas (22 percent) still account for the largest share of electricity generation worldwide, the mix is ??changing. In 2015, solar energy accounted for only one percent of the global electricity mix, but it has now risen … Continue reading Photovoltaic now account for six percent of the global electricity mix
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