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Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi

Dentons has advised EDF Renewables (EDFR) and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close in respect of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project.  Dentons advised the successful international sponsors on the bid and financing stages of the project, including review of the finance documents from an international sponsor perspective. The … Continue reading Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi

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Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain

The industry increased its exports by 10% in 2023, exceeding 4 billion euros.The solar energy sector contributed more than 18 billion euros to Spanish GDP last year, accounting for 1.23% of the total.With 3.6% invested in R&D, national photovoltaics triples the average expenditure on innovation in the Spanish industry.The sector generated 160,396 new jobs last … Continue reading Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain

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European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July

In July, prices in the electricity markets of Spain, Portugal, France and Italy rose compared to June, driven by higher temperatures that boosted electricity demand. Lower wind energy production in most markets also contributed to this trend. In the markets further north on the continent, the rise in temperatures and demand was less pronounced. In … Continue reading European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July

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Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency

Plant hybridization is the new frontier of repowering and it entails the integration of different types of technology within the same site. In Italy this process has already seen the implementation of pioneering projects such as those at Venaus. In order to increase energy production, it isn’t always necessary to build a new power plant … Continue reading Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency

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Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector

New IEA report offers first-of-its-kind global stocktake of efforts to integrate variable renewables across 50 power systems, identifying best practices and key challenges As solar PV and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems – or risk losing out on … Continue reading Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector

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Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant

Viscofan, a leading company in the manufacturing of casings for the food industry, has chosen ACCIONA Energía to carry out its decarbonization project through the installation of a photovoltaic self-consumption system at its facilities in Cáseda (Navarra, Spain), including operation and maintenance for the next 30 years. With a capacity of 48.11 MWp, the installation … Continue reading Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant

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Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts

The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), which represents the photovoltaic solar energy sector, defends the installation of solar panels in rural areas without entering into conflict with agricultural uses, in accordance with existing environmental regulations.The general director of UNEF, José Donoso, assures that “there is no contradiction” between agricultural uses and photovoltaics, and gives as an … Continue reading Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts

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Our old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use

Use of green energy hit an all-time high last year: Renewables produced nearly a third of the electricity used around the globe, according to a new report out from the global policy network REN-21. That’s the good news. The bad news is even more green energy could have been used, but the electrical grids built … Continue reading Our old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use

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Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways

The Luxembourg government on Tuesday announced plans to harness the potential of its motorway network for solar energy production, marking a new step in its strategy to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. In a joint initiative, the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, along with the National Roads … Continue reading Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways

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Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project

The Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Development Project will finance two photovoltaic (PV) parks and a utility-scale grid-connected energy storage system in the Solomon Islands. The Asian Development Bank, the Saudi Fund for Development and Solomon Power are financing the project.A project is currently underway in the Solomon Islands to help the country accelerate its renewable … Continue reading Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project

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Ed Miliband vows to take on NIMBYs to build more wind and photovoltaic power

Ed Miliband has vowed to take on NIMBYs and build more wind turbines and photovoltaic (PV) power stations across Britain. The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary claimed that increasing renewable energy supply was a matter of “national security”. Speaking at an Energy UK conference in London, Miliband praised how the price of wind and … Continue reading Ed Miliband vows to take on NIMBYs to build more wind and photovoltaic power

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Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of September

In the second week of September, prices fell in the main European electricity markets. Wind and photovoltaic energy production increased in most markets, registering records for any September in Italy, Spain and France. Electricity demand fell in almost all markets, helped by cooler temperatures. Gas and CO2 futures declined, reaching the lowest prices since late … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of September

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Assessing the risks to US renewables

Cuts to tax credits and higher tariffs on equipment would slow the growth of wind, photovoltaic and storage. US presidential elections are not generally decided by the televised debates between the candidates. The encounters between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960, the first such televised debates, many have been the only ones that … Continue reading Assessing the risks to US renewables

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India to add record wind powee, photovoltaic (PV)

India will connect a record 35 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity to its grid during the year ending March 2025, a senior official told Reuters, as it struggles to meet its 2030 clean energy target after falling short of a much-hyped renewables target for 2022.The world’s fastest-growing major economy has … Continue reading India to add record wind powee, photovoltaic (PV)

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Cape Verde inaugurates its 6 MWp Santa Maria photovoltaic (PV) plant on the island of Sal

The company Aguas de Ponta Preta, operated by the Catalan company Impulso Energía, has inaugurated the 6 MWp Santa Maria photovoltaic plant on the island of Sal, considered the largest in the country. The installation covers 8 hectares and is located in the Fatima and Santa Maria area of ??the aforementioned island, which is assured … Continue reading Cape Verde inaugurates its 6 MWp Santa Maria photovoltaic (PV) plant on the island of Sal

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Research into photovoltaic panels over crops

Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximising crop growth while generating solar power.In a recent study published in Solar RRL, academics from the University’s Department of Physics have been exploring the effect of semi-transparent PV materials placed over crops – an exemplary application … Continue reading Research into photovoltaic panels over crops

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Photovoltaic: Quarterly index of subsidies and aid for renewables in Spain by SotySolar

The lack of information, the volatility of energy prices and the end of subsidies are the biggest obstacles to opting for green energy at home. According to InformeSolar, three out of four homeowners are unaware of the existence of aid and benefits for installation. 100% compatible with aid and subsidies, SotySolar offers flexible financing plans … Continue reading Photovoltaic: Quarterly index of subsidies and aid for renewables in Spain by SotySolar

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Repsol-Puertollano will build a self-consumption photovoltaic plant

It will occupy an area of ??93 hectares distributed in 88,972 units of 540 wp that make a total of 48 megawatts of power. The Official State Gazette (BOE) of this Monday has included the announcement of the application for the self-consumption project of a photovoltaic solar plant for the Repsol Industrial Complex in Puertollano. … Continue reading Repsol-Puertollano will build a self-consumption photovoltaic plant

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BP announces sale of US onshore wind portfolio to focus on photovoltaiv (PV)

“BP’s $7 billion annual buyback program does not appear to be covered from 2025 onwards,” HSBC’s Kim Fustier said in a note last month when the bank downgraded the company. The wind farms, spread across seven states, are all operational and have a combined capacity of 1.7GW, of which BP owns 1.3GW. Analysts at RBC … Continue reading BP announces sale of US onshore wind portfolio to focus on photovoltaiv (PV)

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Spain authorizes 875 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the second week of September

The Official State Gazette for the second week of September contains announcements corresponding to 9 projects for 263.4 MW belonging to Enel Green Power, and 557 MW to Viridi. We compile the most notable announcements from the Official State Gazette (BOE) of the second week of September: Application for declaration of prior administrative authorization of … Continue reading Spain authorizes 875 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the second week of September

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