In northern Germany, Vattenfall is proving that farmland can produce both food and clean energy. As one of the largest Agri-PV project in Europe to date, it integrates solar panels with agriculture, boosting renewable energy production while preserving farmland for crops and livestock. In the village of Tützpatz in northeast Germany, home to fewer than … Continue reading Farming and photovoltaica solar energy: a win-win solution
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Chart: How Much Photovoltaic or Wind Power Dominate Renewable Energy in Different Countries
I was going through the new Integrating Solar and Wind: Global experience and emerging challenges report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), and I noticed an interesting graph. Well, there are at least a few interesting charts, but this one chart is something I don’t think I’ve ever seen. The chart (above and below) shows … Continue reading Chart: How Much Photovoltaic or Wind Power Dominate Renewable Energy in Different Countries
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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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568.3 MW of photovoltaic and hybridization, and 300 MWp rejected in Spain in the third week of September
Application for declaration of public utility of the Stopper Solar photovoltaic plant of 114.30 MW and its evacuation infrastructures in the municipality of Antequera in the province of Malaga, promoted by Verbund. Application for declaration of public utility of the PFV Reclamo Solar photovoltaic plant of 49.105 MW, and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipalities … Continue reading 568.3 MW of photovoltaic and hybridization, and 300 MWp rejected in Spain in the third week of September
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In the Buka district of Tashkent region, construction has begun on a solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 263 MW.
The $150 million project is being implemented by the Chinese company China DaTang Overseas Investment, according to the regional administration’s press service. It is noted that Chinese investors plan to build the solar photovoltaic power plant as well as power transmission lines over an area of 621 hectares. Photo: Khokimiyat of Tashkent region The district … Continue reading In the Buka district of Tashkent region, construction has begun on a solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 263 MW.
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José Donoso (UNEF): «It is old-fashioned to think that Chinese photovoltaic companies are ‘doped’ with subsidies. Tariffs are a mistake»
General director of the association that groups photovoltaic energy companies: «We are asking for 0% VAT on domestic self-consumption».«There are communities that make a victim-like speech with photovoltaics. We have gone from ‘Spain is robbing us’ to ‘Madrid, Catalonia or the Basque Country are robbing us of the resource’». A few days ago, the general … Continue reading José Donoso (UNEF): «It is old-fashioned to think that Chinese photovoltaic companies are ‘doped’ with subsidies. Tariffs are a mistake»
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India saw great surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in H1 2024
In the first half of 2024, India added 14.9 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, a 282% year-on-year increase, surpassing previous records. The first quarter contributed 9.9 GW, while the second quarter added 5 GW. Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations reached 1.1 GW, up 26% from 873 MW in the same period of 2023. … Continue reading India saw great surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in H1 2024
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An Italian winery installed photovoltaic solar panels on its vineyards and found that they improve wine quality
Photovoltaic solar panels on vineyards are revolutionizing wine production, improving quality and protecting the environment! Agrivoltaics was already establishing itself as a great promise for both agriculture and the renewable energy sector. What was not yet known is that this technology could also bring benefits to wine production.The Svolta winery, located in the Puglia region … Continue reading An Italian winery installed photovoltaic solar panels on its vineyards and found that they improve wine quality
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Photovoltaic solar power continues to surge in 2024
Analysis of national monthly data for solar capacity additions shows that the world will – once again – beat forecasts, even though expectations are higher than ever. Ember’s analysis of the latest data on monthly capacity installations shows that the world is on track to reach 593 GW of solar installations by the end of … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power continues to surge in 2024
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China shifts from photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing giant to solar IP innovator
China is transitioning from a solar manufacturing photovoltaic (PV) powerhouse to a leading innovator in intellectual property (IP), said a national photovoltaics (PV) IP operation director at a recent industry conference in Beijing. “In 2022, China accounted for over 80 per cent of capacity and production in all stages of the solar photovoltaic (PV) supply … Continue reading China shifts from photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing giant to solar IP innovator
Continue readingCentral America expects growth of up to 25% in photovoltaic (PV) energy by 2025
Panama, Costa Rica and El Salvador are entities in which a dynamism in photovoltaics (PV) is awakening due to the high prices of other energy sources.The photovoltaic (PV) industry in Latin America could register a growth of between 10 and 15% on average per country during 2025, similar to this year, according to Sergio Rodríguez, … Continue reading Central America expects growth of up to 25% in photovoltaic (PV) energy by 2025
Continue readingPhotovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
Unef maintains that hybrid plants with batteries will thus internalize the risk that storage will not obtain sufficient remuneration to cover costs and be profitable.The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef) is working on an alternative to promote storage in Spain, which is causing so many headaches due to the lack of a regulatory framework that hits … Continue reading Photovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
Continue readingThe photovoltaic considers the support of the administrations to be essential for the promotion of self-consumption
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has considered the support of the administrations to be “essential” for the promotion of self-consumption in Spain, which involves regulating the figure of the manager, extending the processing and simplified compensation to all installations with access capacity of up to 450 kilowatts (kW), and promoting attractive tax reduction measures for … Continue reading The photovoltaic considers the support of the administrations to be essential for the promotion of self-consumption
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Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
Wind power and photovoltaic (PV) are the cheapest sources of new power in the U.S., data shows. After decades of stable electricity prices, U.S. residents have seen their rates rise by one-third over the past four years. The fossil fuel lobby and some Republican politicians are exploiting the opportunity to falsely place the blame on … Continue reading Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
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Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
Solaria announces that it has signed, through its LandCo Generia Land, S.L., with Repsol Renovables, S.A. a service provision agreement for the search for land, communication with the owners and signing of the lease contract. In cases where the owners of the land prefer to sell, GENERIA will acquire the land, in order to sign … Continue reading Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
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Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
On the occasion of the presentation of our Annual Report, I am pleased to present a brief review of the activities we have carried out at UNEF throughout 2023, as well as an overview of the results obtained and a panoramic perspective of the Spanish photovoltaic sector.Last year saw significant growth in our sector, reaffirming … Continue reading Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
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RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
RWE is keeping up the pace with the expansion of its solar portfolio. In Bedburg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, the company has put a new photovoltaic plant into operation with a capacity of 20 MW peak (15.7 MWac). The plant was constructed on recultivated land close to the A 44 motorway in just six months. More … Continue reading RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
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Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Fatima Chiboub, along with Faycal Trifa, Managing Director of Société Tunisienne d’Électricité et de Gaz, and representatives from Norwegian and Japanese companies, signed two agreements on September 18 for the construction of renewable energy power stations in Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. These projects stem from a 2018 international call … Continue reading Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
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China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
In 2024, 23% more photovoltaic capacity will be installed than the previous year, according to a study by the think tank Ember. This technology is “growing faster than expected”, even exceeding industry forecasts. After a record 2023 for photovoltaic energy worldwide, this year is also set to set new records, exceeding most industry forecasts. At … Continue reading China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
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Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
Renewable energy has the full potential to power the world’s energy demands but can only be achieved through urgent improvements in grid infrastructure and integrated planning, REN21 report shows.Paris, France — In 2023, renewable energy hit a record-breaking high, accounting for 30% of global electricity, with solar and wind contributing to 13% of the total. … Continue reading Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
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