Photovoltaics produced more than 60% of Germany’s electricity for several hours a day over the past week, as sunlight combined with new solar generating capacity helped accelerate the country’s energy transition away from fossil fuels. .During the week ending May 13, Germany’s solar parks produced 17,531 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity, according to LSEG data, … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy production in Germany reaches record levels
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Mitsui will invest 193 million dollars in a photovoltaic park in Texas
Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co. will invest around 30 billion yen ($193 million) over two years to build a photovoltaic park in Texas. The company announced this last week, explaining that it wanted to tap into the potential offered by a state that has so far mainly developed wind energy. Mitsui aims to sell … Continue reading Mitsui will invest 193 million dollars in a photovoltaic park in Texas
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Andes Solar will build its first photovoltaic energy project in Peru
The Chilean renewable energy developer Andes Solar has announced the signing of a contract with the Peruvian electricity distributor CVC Energía to carry out its first photovoltaic energy project in the country. The southern company has been operating in the Peruvian market for more than a year, consolidating its expansion process through the development of … Continue reading Andes Solar will build its first photovoltaic energy project in Peru
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Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply
Renewable energy accounted for more than 30% of the world’s electricity for the first time last year following a rapid rise in wind and photovoltaic solar power, according to new figures. A report on the global power system has found that the world may be on the brink of driving down fossil fuel generation, even … Continue reading Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply
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Scientex to deploy photovoltaic across its facilities in Malaysia
Global packaging manufacturer and property developer Scientex Bhd has announced an expansion of its renewable energy initiative by deploying solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across the group’s facilities in Malaysia. Since 2022, Scientex has integrated renewable energy into its operations as part of its carbon footprint reduction initiative. The group is now scaling up its efforts, … Continue reading Scientex to deploy photovoltaic across its facilities in Malaysia
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Iraq’s first photovoltaic solar power plant sees progress
Iraq is now moving forward with the construction of its first large-scale photovoltaic solar power facility. The Iraqi government has increased its efforts to carry out a more ecologically friendly energy strategy, which combines the inclusion of renewable energy sources with a reduction in gas flaring from oil activities. A one-gigawatt photovoltaic solar power plant … Continue reading Iraq’s first photovoltaic solar power plant sees progress
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Analysis of clean technologies: solar photovoltaic, wind energy, batteries, electrolyzers and heat pumps
For every nation, clean technology manufacturing can bring economic security, employment, and resilience to clean energy transitions, says the IEA. The sector is now so significant that it’s also impacting overall GDP performance: in 2023, clean technology manufacturing alone accounted for around 4% of global GDP growth and nearly 10% of global investment growth. Here, … Continue reading Analysis of clean technologies: solar photovoltaic, wind energy, batteries, electrolyzers and heat pumps
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RWE builds a new photovoltaic plant in Germany
RWE continues to expand its solar portfolio: the company is building a new photovoltaic plant with a maximum capacity of 20 megawatts (15.7 MWac) in the municipality of Bedburg in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. More than 36,600 solar modules will generate enough green electricity to power around 5,400 homes. Katja Wünschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe … Continue reading RWE builds a new photovoltaic plant in Germany
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The president of Extremadura and the CEO of Endesa visit the first steppe bird reserve in a photovoltaic plant
The Puerta Palmas solar plant has become a biodiversity refuge thanks to the creation of a reserve of more than ten hectares dedicated to the conservation of the little bustard, a steppe bird in danger of extinction. Endesa’s solar plants in Extremadura are an example of coexistence between technology and the environment thanks to the … Continue reading The president of Extremadura and the CEO of Endesa visit the first steppe bird reserve in a photovoltaic plant
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Photovoltaic storage in Spain in 2023 reaches 1,823 MWh of storable solar energy
According to data collected by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 800 companies, in 2023 495 MWh of behind-the-meter storage were installed in Spain, of which, around Three quarters correspond to residential facilities. UNEF has carried out study work with its associated companies … Continue reading Photovoltaic storage in Spain in 2023 reaches 1,823 MWh of storable solar energy
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AMEA Power breaks ground on 120 MWp Photovoltaic Project in Tunisia
The 120 MWp Kairouan Solar Photovoltaic Project was the first project under the concession regime in Tunisia to reach financial close.Located in Metbassta, Kairouan governorate, the project is financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the Middle-East, announced today … Continue reading AMEA Power breaks ground on 120 MWp Photovoltaic Project in Tunisia
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Low electricity prices: a brake on photovoltaics
Interesting article in Energía estratégica, where Milena Giorgi interviews Carmen Izquierdo, CEO of nTeaser. In it, they mention that the Spanish electricity market has experienced nearly three months with prices reaching €0 per kWh for more than six hours. With a strong renewable generation from wind and photovoltaic sources, a slight decrease in demand, and … Continue reading Low electricity prices: a brake on photovoltaics
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US wind and PV industry reports milestones and strong growth in first quarter
Operating utility-scale photovoltaic surpasses 100 GW. 5.6 GW of new clean power online in Q1 2024, up 28% year-over-year. First large-scale offshore wind power project in federal waters supplies 132 MW of grid capacity, In an impressive start to the year, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) revealed that the U.S. utility-scale solar, wind, and … Continue reading US wind and PV industry reports milestones and strong growth in first quarter
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Ingeteam receives a 380 MW photovoltaic order from Acciona in Australia
Acciona Energía has chosen its energy conversion and control technology for the Aldoga project.Ingeteam has been selected by Acciona Energía as a technology partner to provide its energy conversion and control technology for a 380 MW photovoltaic project in Australia. Aldoga Photovoltaics is located 20 kilometers northwest of Gladstone on the central coast of Queensland. … Continue reading Ingeteam receives a 380 MW photovoltaic order from Acciona in Australia
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Photovoltaic and wind energy production in the first week of May
In the week of April 29, prices in the main European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week. The exception was the Iberian MIBEL market, where prices rose, although they were the lowest again for the thirteenth consecutive week. Most markets registered negative hourly prices. Portugal and Italy broke the historical records for solar … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy production in the first week of May
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China will account for more than 80% of global investment in photovoltaics in 2023
Despite the figures, China is still geopolitically dependent for wind power and photovoltaic energy.Last year, China accounted for 80% of global investment in the manufacturing of photovoltaic solar energy modules and this situation of dominance does not seem to be changing at least between now and the beginning of the next decade, taking into account … Continue reading China will account for more than 80% of global investment in photovoltaics in 2023
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Agricultural decree: photovoltaic projects at risk in Italy
The decree directly contradicts the guidelines of the Decree of Suitable Areas, whose publication was expected in June 2022, and the National Integrated Energy Climate Plan (PNIEC). If the Agriculture Decree were approved without modifications, the objective of developing photovoltaic energy would become unattainable. Blocking these projects would not only prevent environmental goals from being … Continue reading Agricultural decree: photovoltaic projects at risk in Italy
Continue readingABO Wind constructs first 50 MW turnkey photovoltaic farm in Spain
ABO Wind is currently constructing a 50 MW solar farm in central Spain that will be grid-connected at the node of a dismantled nuclear power plant. Valdezorita solar farm is the company’s first turnkey project in Spain. It is located in the Yebra municipality in Castilla La-Mancha. The ground-mounted photovoltaic system will have a total … Continue reading ABO Wind constructs first 50 MW turnkey photovoltaic farm in Spain
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Solaria executes the best purchase of photovoltaic modules in its history, 71% cheaper than in 2022
The Spanish electricity company purchases 435 MW of photovoltaic modules at a price of 9.11 euro cents per watt from a top-level manufacturer.The company will install these modules in its 700 MW Garoña photovoltaic complex during 2024. Solaria today announced the purchase of 435 MW of photovoltaic modules at a price of 9.11 euro cents … Continue reading Solaria executes the best purchase of photovoltaic modules in its history, 71% cheaper than in 2022
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SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. The 1954 Bell Solar Battery. Image used courtesy of AT&T … Continue reading SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
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