Infinity Power, a joint venture between Netherlands-headquartered Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Leone to develop 1-gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the West African country in phases by 2033. Infinity Power said in a statement that it will collaborate closely … Continue reading Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033
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Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia
Sunny Southeast Asia has made significant strides in solar energy, with solar farm capacity exceeding 20GW across ASEAN countries. Despite this rapid growth and ambitious renewable goals, nations in the region face diverse challenges. These range from supply chain disruptions and political dynamics to issues like anti-dumping tariffs and internal instability. Dialogue Earth explores the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia
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Top photovoltaic module suppliers by shipment volume in Q1, 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 Top photovoltaic module suppliers by shipment volume in Q1, 2024
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China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry sees massive expansion amid challenges
In the first half of 2024, China’s solar industry has shown resilience amid challenging market conditions, with over 800 billion RMB in new contracts and a flurry of project activities. Solarbe’s latest data reveals a robust performance across the photovoltaic supply chain, encompassing 259 manufacturing initiatives. These include 127 newly signed projects, 77 projects breaking … Continue reading China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry sees massive expansion amid challenges
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4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
The largest photovoltaic energy transmission project in the world has just received approval from Australian environmental authorities. Known as “Australia-Asia Power Link”, this revolutionary initiative aims to send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore through a 4,300 kilometer long submarine cable. Led by SunCable, the project promises to transform the way renewable energy is transmitted … Continue reading 4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
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Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
Green energy discharges reach historic highs and are now equivalent to all Spanish photovoltaic production in three months European electricity networks cannot cope. The huge amount of new renewable power to meet ambitious decarbonization goals is putting stale electricity transmission systems in a difficult position. Transportation, through electrical networks that are clearly insufficient, needs modernization … Continue reading Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
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Mozambique launches tender for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects
Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) has announced the launch of a new tender for decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects. Funded by a grant from the German Government through the KfW Development Bank, the initiative is part of the GET FiT Mozambique program aimed at improving the … Continue reading Mozambique launches tender for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects
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Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, indicated today that there is a portfolio of 35 renewable energy projects that can be developed in Peru. “We have almost 35 renewable energy projects, but that also has to require a series of permits,” he said on TV Perú. Rómulo Mucho indicated that, for this year, … Continue reading Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
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Iberdrola installs two new photovoltaic plants in Portugal
The Montechoro I and II PV plants, located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, have been completed and now contribute to the country’s renewable energy production capacity. With a total installed capacity of 37 megawatts (MW) and a total annual production capacity of 56.84 GWh, the projects were awarded to Iberdrola in an auction … Continue reading Iberdrola installs two new photovoltaic plants in Portugal
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DOE Announces Intent to Fund Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities and Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to issue a $325 million funding opportunity for the new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, funded by DOE’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). This new program aims to improve community-level energy resilience for vulnerable populations across Puerto Rico, funding solar and battery storage installations for … Continue reading DOE Announces Intent to Fund Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities and Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico
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Saudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
One of the deals aims to build a 20 GW ingot and wafer solar photovoltaic manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed two solar PV manufacturing agreements with Chinese manufacturers JinkoSolar and TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy. Both deals, done through joint ventures (JVs), will bring 30 GW of solar … Continue reading Saudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
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Germany installed 7.55 GW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first half and reaches 90.2 GW
Germany installed more than 1.13 GW of new photovoltaic systems in June alone. Its accumulated installed photovoltaic capacity reached 90.2 GW at the end of the first half of this year.The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) reported that 1,136.9 MW of new photovoltaic systems were registered in June. The nation added 946 MW in May … Continue reading Germany installed 7.55 GW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first half and reaches 90.2 GW
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Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
Africa receives more bright sunlight than any other continent, highlighting its massive potential for solar energy solutions to bridge energy gaps. Countries already harness this abundant resource to drive sustainable development, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and boost economic growth. Here are the top ten largest operational solar energy projects across the continent. With the shift … Continue reading Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
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Ireland exceeds 1.2 GW of installed photovoltaic power
Ireland has surpassed 1.2 GW of cumulative installed solar PV capacity, with the residential segment of the market accounting for 20% of the total additional capacity installed over the past six months. The country now has more than 100,000 rooftop solar projects, adding more than 400MW of clean energy to the national grid, according to … Continue reading Ireland exceeds 1.2 GW of installed photovoltaic power
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United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
The UK Government has approved the development of a significant solar farm project that is a major coup for the country’s green energy goals. Approved by the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, the Mallard Pass Solar Project represents a major boost to the UK’s solar energy portfolio. The … Continue reading United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
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Somalia promotes photovoltaic energy for Banadir schools
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is taking significant steps in promoting renewable energy within the education sector. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) has started the implementation of standalone solar photovoltaic systems in educational facilities in Banadir. This initiative, part of the Somalia Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP) funded by the International … Continue reading Somalia promotes photovoltaic energy for Banadir schools
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Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that it has begun to produce power from the True North solar project in Falls County, Texas, near Waco. With 20 MW commissioned thus far, this marks another major milestone for what will become the largest solar power project … Continue reading Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
In the second week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week. These increases were favored by the drop in wind energy production and the increase in temperatures, which caused demand to rise in most markets. Almost all markets registered negative prices in some hours. Solar energy production … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
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Stellar year for the photovoltaic market
The Spring 2024 Solar Photovoltaic Quarterly Industry Update highlights significant progress in 2023. The year 2023, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analyst David Feldman, was a year of historic proportions in the solar power industry. Four times a year, Feldman and a team of analysts and data experts from NREL and the U.S. … Continue reading Stellar year for the photovoltaic market
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Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, and another 150 MW plant from M Renewables.The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, … Continue reading Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
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