A study led by researchers from the Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering (IIAMA) of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) highlights combining photovoltaic solar energy in water desalination facilities can reduce the cost by up to 24%, which makes viable for use in areas with productive agriculture. The work has been carried out by … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy can reduce the energy bill for water desalination by up to 24%
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DEWA receives applications for 4th Integrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Designer training
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Innovation Centre has started receiving applications for participation in the fourth batch of the ‘Integrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Designer’ training on solar PV systems and plants, design methods, installation, testing and maintenance, as well as evaluating solar PV projects. The Innovation Centre organises the training in collaboration with … Continue reading DEWA receives applications for 4th Integrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Designer training
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Iran finalizes plan for construction of 15 GW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants
Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says a comprehensive plan for the construction of photovoltaic solar power plants to generate 15 gigawatts of electricity has been finalized. Mokhber said that the plan aims to resolve the country’s energy imbalance and reduce the consumption of liquid fuel in thermal power plants. After being approved by the … Continue reading Iran finalizes plan for construction of 15 GW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants
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A study estimates the potential of floating photovoltaics at 1,302 TWh
Some countries could meet their total electricity needs from floating solar panels, according to new research. The research team, made up of researchers from Bangor and Lancaster Universities and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, calculated the daily electrical output of floating photovoltaics on nearly 68,000 lakes and reservoirs around the world, using available climate … Continue reading A study estimates the potential of floating photovoltaics at 1,302 TWh
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A new technology, the perovskite photovoltaic cell, promises to revolutionize solar energy
Solar photovoltaics (PV) is about to undergo a major transformation. With the development of perovskite photovoltaic cells, the solar panels we know today could become a thing of the past. But what makes this new technology so special? The perovskite photovoltaic cell is made of a mineral composed of calcium, titanium and oxygen, which has … Continue reading A new technology, the perovskite photovoltaic cell, promises to revolutionize solar energy
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Demand for photovoltaic solar power and energy storage is only going to increase. What’s the plan for meeting it?
Day 2 of the 2024 Solar and Energy Storage Summit and the conversation was still in full swing. David Banmiller was there once again to capture all the debate and discussion on the future of the solar energy sector. Electrification is at the heart of the energy transition. There’s been a sharp rise in grid … Continue reading Demand for photovoltaic solar power and energy storage is only going to increase. What’s the plan for meeting it?
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Photovoltaic solar energy produced will increase by 50% in 2024 in Romania
The production of thermal plants decreased by -4.6%, that of hydroelectric plants decreased by -13.8% and even that of nuclear plants also decreased by -0.5%. Primary energy resources decreased by 3.3% in the first four months and electrical resources decreased by 1.2%, compared to the same period in 2023. According to data from the INS, … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy produced will increase by 50% in 2024 in Romania
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity expected to surpass 1,200 GW target next year in China
GlobalData’s latest report, “China Power Market Size, Trends, Regulations, Competitive Landscape and Forecast, 2024-2035” reveals that solar PV power is expected to maintain its status as the dominant source of renewable power until 2035. Financial incentives and policy support are among the primary drivers that facilitate the achievement of targets ahead of schedule. China to … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity expected to surpass 1,200 GW target next year in China
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Ørsted completes construction of combined wind energy and photovoltaic project in Texas
Ørsted today announced the completion of Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW combined wind and solar project located in Bee County, South Texas. The wind and solar centre is now fully operational and will generate enough renewable energy to power over 110,000 Texan homes and businesses annually. The Helena Energy Center consists of the 268 … Continue reading Ørsted completes construction of combined wind energy and photovoltaic project in Texas
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Sunview Group secures photovoltaic (PV) project in Uzbekistan
Sunview Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Fabulous Sunview Sdn Bhd has inked a development and cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy to develop two large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Uzbekistan. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Sunview said its unit is responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, and … Continue reading Sunview Group secures photovoltaic (PV) project in Uzbekistan
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Cameroon, the Maroua and Guider photovoltaic plants will be expanded to 64 MWp
The Norwegian company Release by Scatec has reached an agreement with the authorities and the electricity company Eneo to expand its photovoltaic solar power plants in Maroua and Guider. Almost a year after commissioning its Maroua and Guider solar photovoltaic plants, Release by Scatec, a subsidiary of the Norwegian energy company Scatec, wants to increase … Continue reading Cameroon, the Maroua and Guider photovoltaic plants will be expanded to 64 MWp
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Lazard says fossil fuel costs double that of utility-scale photovoltaic solar power
The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for photovoltaic has fallen to between $29/MWh and $92/MWh, according to a new report from Lazard. Lazard has released a report analyzing LCOE, a critical measure of cost-efficiency of generation sources across technology types. The report found that onshore wind and utility-scale solar have the lowest LCOE by a … Continue reading Lazard says fossil fuel costs double that of utility-scale photovoltaic solar power
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Tests show that 30-year-old photovoltaic panels still operate at 79.5 percent of their original capacity
A rooftop solar system installed more than 30 years ago in France – reported to be the country’s oldest installed system – is still operating at just under 80 per cent of its original output, a new report has found. The 1kW system, first inaugurated June 1992 in Ain in eastern France, was tested by … Continue reading Tests show that 30-year-old photovoltaic panels still operate at 79.5 percent of their original capacity
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IRENA Supports Ukraine in Rebuilding Damaged Energy Infrastructure
Today, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS) jointly put forward a Letter of Intent to closely work together in support of sustainable energy initiatives in Ukraine. Ukraine, an IRENA Member since 2018, appealed to the Agency and its Member Countries during the … Continue reading IRENA Supports Ukraine in Rebuilding Damaged Energy Infrastructure
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Photovoltaics have multiplied by 17 in 7 years in India
India’s installed otovoltaic capacity has increased 17 times in the last seven years and the country’s otovoltaic power capacity is now about 45 gigawatts, a member of India’s delegation at the UN climate summit said on Sunday. . Although India represents 17% of the world’s population, its historical cumulative emissions are only 4%, J.R. said. … Continue reading Photovoltaics have multiplied by 17 in 7 years in India
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Austria adds 500 MW of photovoltaic energy in the first quarter
The Austrian Federal Photovoltaic Energy Association (PV Austria) says Austria added 500 MW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, driven by investments in private rooftop PV systems that benefit from a value-added tax (VAT) exemption. .Austria has seen 497 MW of newly installed PV capacity in the first quarter of 2024. The country … Continue reading Austria adds 500 MW of photovoltaic energy in the first quarter
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Indonesia to install 5,746 MW of rooftop photovoltaics (PV) by 2028
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop PV to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform predicts that commercial and industrial consumers will adopt more commonly use rooftop solar than commercial and industrial consumers. residential users, following the abolition of … Continue reading Indonesia to install 5,746 MW of rooftop photovoltaics (PV) by 2028
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Ghana launches largest floating photovoltaic (PV) project in Africa
Ghana has installed a massive solar photovoltaic power system at the Bui Reservoir, reducing land use and boosting renewable energy production. The project can also protect aquatic life from overheating.Ghana is now home to the largest floating solar PV system in West Africa. It is part of a hybrid plant that uses solar and hydraulic … Continue reading Ghana launches largest floating photovoltaic (PV) project in Africa
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The decline in wind energy pushed European market prices higher at the beginning of June
In the first week of June, prices in most European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week. Germany registered the highest price since the end of November 2023, €235.52/MWh, on June 4 from 20:00 to 21:00. The increases were largely driven by the general decline in wind energy production. Despite the increases, most markets … Continue reading The decline in wind energy pushed European market prices higher at the beginning of June
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Chinese companies dominate Wood Mackenzie’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer rankings
These manufacturers will have enough module manufacturing capacity by 2027 to satisfy global demand twice. Nine out of the top 12 manufacturers in Wood Mackenzie’s new global solar PV module manufacturer rankings are Chinese companies, according to a report published today, where both fifth and tenth place were awarded to two companies each due to … Continue reading Chinese companies dominate Wood Mackenzie’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer rankings
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