Ivory Coast inaugurates its first photovoltaic solar energy plant in Boundiali, which symbolizes an important step in the diversification of its energy mix.Ivory Coast has taken a crucial step in its energy transition with the opening of its first photovoltaic solar power plant in Boundiali. This project, emblematic of the future of renewable energies in … Continue reading First photovoltaic solar power plant in Ivory Coast
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Japan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
With little land available for renewable energy production, Japan begins installing floating solar panels in the sea in an experimental project.In Japan, a pilot project to obtain marine solar energy begins to operate from floating platforms with photovoltaic (PV) panels in Tokyo Bay. In a country known for its scarcity of land, thinking about solar … Continue reading Japan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
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Bangladesh-China joint venture to build 160 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Cox’s Bazar
Bay of Bengal Power Company, a joint venture between Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and China Huadian Hong Kong Company Limited, will set up a 160 MW solar PV power plant in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar.The photovoltaic plant will occupy an area of ??150 hectares of land on the northern side of the Energy Island Park, … Continue reading Bangladesh-China joint venture to build 160 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Cox’s Bazar
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Standard Energy prepares to launch 3GW Thai production line for photovoltaic cells
The photovoltaic (PV) cell production line of a new 3 GW smart factory in Thailand will begin operation in July. The company has been building the €92.3 million facility at LK Rayong Industrial City Hub since last year with the intention of adding production capacity for 3 GW of silicon wafers and 3 GW of … Continue reading Standard Energy prepares to launch 3GW Thai production line for photovoltaic cells
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Investment in clean energy this year is set to be twice the amount going to fossil fuels
Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024 even as higher financing costs hinder new projects, notably in emerging and developing economies Despite pressures on financing, global investment in clean energy is set to reach almost double the amount going to fossil fuels in 2024, helped by … Continue reading Investment in clean energy this year is set to be twice the amount going to fossil fuels
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The US photovoltaic industry is off to a strong start in the first quarter
The US solar industry had a record-setting first quarter this year. Installations were at 11.8 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in the first quarter of 2024, a 79% increase from Q1 2023 and a 40% decrease from Q4 2023. Q1 2024 was the second-best quarter ever for the industry, other than the last quarter of … Continue reading The US photovoltaic industry is off to a strong start in the first quarter
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American photovoltaic panel manufacturing capacity increases 71% in Q1 2024 as industry reaches 200-gigawatt milestone
Florida and Texas charge ahead on photovoltaic solar installs while California stumbles due to policy changes. A record-setting 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 … Continue reading American photovoltaic panel manufacturing capacity increases 71% in Q1 2024 as industry reaches 200-gigawatt milestone
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AMEA Power reaches financial close on 120 MW Doornhoek photovoltaic project in South Africa
The project was first awarded to a consortium consisting of AMEA Power and local partners through bidding period 6. The project received debt financing of $100 million (approximately ZAR1.8 billion) from Standard Bank South Africa, while the Industrial Development Corporation provided equity financing of $8 million (approximately ZAR150 million) to the partners. locals, Ziyanda Energy … Continue reading AMEA Power reaches financial close on 120 MW Doornhoek photovoltaic project in South Africa
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Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
Rafael Benjumea, from FLS Solar, has been re-elected as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) during the General Assembly held by the Association this Wednesday in Madrid, a position he has held since 2020. During these four years of mandate, the sector has experienced key regulatory changes and experienced moments of record growth due … Continue reading Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
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Atlántico seeks to be the center of Colombia’s energy transition due to its great photovoltaic and wind energy potential
The great potential that the Atlantic has for the development of solar and wind projects on marine and terrestrial lands can position the department as the “center of the country’s energy transition,” according to Governor Eduardo Verano. Proof of this is that the department is the epicenter of 10 solar projects, which total approximately 1,000 … Continue reading Atlántico seeks to be the center of Colombia’s energy transition due to its great photovoltaic and wind energy potential
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Solatio announces the construction of a 4 gigawatt photovoltaic plant in Brazil
Solatio announced this Tuesday the construction of a photovoltaic solar energy plant with 4 gigawatts (GW) of installed power, which will be the largest of its type in Brazil. The plant, which will be located in the state of Piauí, in northeastern Brazil, will require an investment of close to 10.3 billion reais (about 1.79 … Continue reading Solatio announces the construction of a 4 gigawatt photovoltaic plant in Brazil
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China has put online a 5,000 MW solar power plant, currently the largest photovoltaic facility
The solar park spans 200,000 hectares in the desert area of China’s northwestern province of Xinjiang, not far from the region’s capital, Urumqi, global news agencies reported. The plant’s expected annual output is over 6,000 GWh, enough to supply entire countries such as Luxembourg or Papua New Guinea. The power plant was built by Power … Continue reading China has put online a 5,000 MW solar power plant, currently the largest photovoltaic facility
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POWERCHINA constructs photovoltaic project in Suriname
Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) has handed over the first site of the second phase of a microgrid photovoltaic project in Suriname. The project will provide more people in remote villages with an uninterrupted 24-hour power supply. The second phase of the Suriname Village Microgrid Photovoltaic Project is an off-grid microgrid project that combines photovoltaic, energy storage, … Continue reading POWERCHINA constructs photovoltaic project in Suriname
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Installed photovoltaic capacity in the world reached 1.6 TW
The new edition of the International Technology Roadmap for Photovoltaics (ITRPV) reveals that the world’s installed photovoltaic capacity reached 1.6 TW at the end of last year. The learning curve, which reflects average module prices relative to cumulative shipments, is 24.9% for the period 1976 to 2023.The German engineering association VDMA has published the annual … Continue reading Installed photovoltaic capacity in the world reached 1.6 TW
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So far in 2024, photovoltaics have avoided the emission of 6.4 million tons of CO2 in Spain
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association of solar energy in Spain, commemorates one more year the International Environment Day by joining the call to action made by the United Nations Organization so that citizens, public institutions and companies work in a coordinated manner in the fight against the climate emergency. On this occasion, … Continue reading So far in 2024, photovoltaics have avoided the emission of 6.4 million tons of CO2 in Spain
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Manah 1 solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Oman to enter key construction phase
Solar PV modules have begun arriving at the site of Oman’s newest utility-scale renewable energy project – a 500 MW capacity scheme under construction in the Wilayat of Manah in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. More than 1 million PV modules are envisaged for installation over the next several months as part of the Manah I Solar … Continue reading Manah 1 solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Oman to enter key construction phase
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Lower prices in European electricity markets in the last week of May and new photovoltaic record in Portugal
In the last week of May, prices in most European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week. Most markets registered negative prices at the end of the week. The increase in renewable energy production and the decrease in demand in some markets favored the decreases. On May 27, Portugal broke the all?time record for … Continue reading Lower prices in European electricity markets in the last week of May and new photovoltaic record in Portugal
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Batteries: frequently asked questions
An introduction to batteries, from lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies to battery raw materials including lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. Batteries are critical to the energy transition. They power new electric vehicles (EVs) and provide energy support for grids with an increasing share of intermittent supply from renewables. So, what are batteries made of? … Continue reading Batteries: frequently asked questions
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Investment opportunities for utility-scale solar and wind areas: El Salvador
Through a rigorous and collaborative process involving local representatives, this study integrates diverse datasets covering population density, land use and infrastructure networks, as well as renewable and meteorological data, to identify favourable zones in El Salvador for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind projects. The analysis reveals that a significant portion of El Salvador’s … Continue reading Investment opportunities for utility-scale solar and wind areas: El Salvador
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Endesa launches “Formidable Solar”, the offer that offers 3 years of free electricity consumption when contracting photovoltaic panels and the electricity rate
With this new “Formidable Solar” offer, depending on the number of solar panels installed, the customer will enjoy a volume of kWh per year to consume at €0 for 3 years.In addition, the client saves from the first moment: they have a 40% discount on the energy term from the moment they contract the solution … Continue reading Endesa launches “Formidable Solar”, the offer that offers 3 years of free electricity consumption when contracting photovoltaic panels and the electricity rate
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