The comprehensive scope of work for this package includes the manufacturing, supply, packing, forwarding, and transportation of open category crystalline solar PV modules. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has commenced the bidding process for the supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for the ambitious 1200 MW Khavda Solar Project in the North Block. The … Continue reading NTPC REL Initiates Bidding for 1200 MW Khavda Solar Project’s Photovoltaic Module Supply
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EDP Renováveis starts the operation of the first hybrid wind power and solar photovoltaic project in Spain
The announcement confirms the pioneering role of EDP Renováveis ??in the development of new solutions to accelerate the energy transition. In 2023, the company had already started operations of hybrid parks in Portugal and Poland. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a leading company in the global development of renewable energies, announced the entry into operation of the … Continue reading EDP Renováveis starts the operation of the first hybrid wind power and solar photovoltaic project in Spain
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Masdar in talks to build 1GW photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq
Masdar is planning to build a photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq with an output capacity of 1,000 megawatts (MW) in the first phase. Officials from the UAE company discussed the project with Iraqi Electricity Minister Ali Fadil in Baghdad on Thursday, the Iraqi News Agency said on Friday. It quoted Fadil as saying after … Continue reading Masdar in talks to build 1GW photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq
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World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state’s electric power from coal and oil to solar photovoltaic and wind power. “This is a landmark milestone in the transition to clean energy,” said Brandon Keefe, Plus Power’s Executive … Continue reading World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
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RWE commissions innovative agrivoltaics demonstration plant
Three technical solutions integrate power generation and agriculture; Plant makes use of recultivated land at Garzweiler opencast mine. Research activities to start in spring; crops such as alfalfa, broad beans and raspberries to be planted. Forschungszentrum Jülich and Fraunhofer ISE contribute scientific expertise; state of NRW provides funding. With crops below and solar power above, … Continue reading RWE commissions innovative agrivoltaics demonstration plant
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São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam
The completion of the works is scheduled for the end of 2025, with investments of R$ 450 million.The State of São Paulo inaugurated and delivered the first stage of implementation of the first floating solar photovoltaic plant in the capital of São Paulo, in the Billings reservoir. The new photovoltaic plant (called UFF Araucária), with … Continue reading São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam
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Avaada Group will develop 6 GW of hybrid wind energy and solar photovoltaic projects in Gujarat (India)
Avaada Group, India’s prominent integrated energy platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat. This strategic alliance aims to set up hybrid wind-solar projects with an aggregate 6000 MW (6 GW) capacity in the state with an investment of about Rs 40,000 crore, marking a pivotal moment in the journey … Continue reading Avaada Group will develop 6 GW of hybrid wind energy and solar photovoltaic projects in Gujarat (India)
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Cyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics
The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables. Energy Minister George Papanastasiou, in a letter to Parliament, emphasizes the promotion of central and hybrid storage facilities under the “photovoltaics for all” program. Papanastasiou … Continue reading Cyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics
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Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 595 MW Garoña photovoltaic project
Solaria has obtained the Administrative Construction Authorization for its second 595 MW Garoña flagship project. With this authorization, Solaria reiterates its goal of reaching 3 GW by the end of 2024. The Garoña photovoltaic project is a clear example of energy transition, since Solaria will replace the Santa María de Garoña nuclear power plant that … Continue reading Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 595 MW Garoña photovoltaic project
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China’s power generation up 8 pct in December 2023
A breakdown of the data revealed that the output of photovoltaic solar power soared 17.2 percent year on year, while that for thermal power rose 9.3 percent. The output of wind power and hydropower climbed 7.4 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively, on a yearly basis, while nuclear power generation fell 4.2 percent during the same … Continue reading China’s power generation up 8 pct in December 2023
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Statkraft plans to build 492 MW photovoltaic plant in Spain
Statkraft has submitted plans to build a 492 MW solar photovoltaic complex in Extremadura. The company made the announcement on Wednesday as it inaugurated its 55.2 MWp Talayuela II solar park in the region. He said he would invest some €295 million in the gigantic complex, which will be known as Zajuril. The Zajuril project … Continue reading Statkraft plans to build 492 MW photovoltaic plant in Spain
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Solar photovoltaic: predictions for 2024
The solar industry has reached a new stage in its evolution. With about 1.5 TWdc installed globally through 2023, and another 3 TWdc of capacity expected in the next decade, it’s no longer a burgeoning renewable energy technology – it’s a cornerstone of the global energy transition. In most markets, solar PV will grow to … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic: predictions for 2024
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Pentagon to install rooftop photovoltaic solar panels as part of clean energy plan
The Defense Department will install solar panels on the Pentagon, part of the Biden administration’s plan to promote clean energy and “reestablish the federal government as a sustainability leader.” The Pentagon is one of 31 government sites that are receiving $104 million in Energy Department grants that are expected to double the amount of carbon-free … Continue reading Pentagon to install rooftop photovoltaic solar panels as part of clean energy plan
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In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain
According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 815 companies, in 2023, 1,706 MW of new installed solar energy power were installed in self-consumption facilities. According to data collected by UNEF, industrial self-consumption grew the most in 2023 with a … Continue reading In 2023, 1,706 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption will be installed in Spain
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The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose
The tax on the installation of renewable energy that the Government of Aragon wants to implement has aroused strong rejection among the industry. From the sector they have expressed their “disagreement” with this new rate that would record the plants that are planned throughout the territory, and warn that it will represent a significant brake … Continue reading The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose
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The Philippines installs the largest solar photovoltaic plant with 4,5 gigawatts
Within two years, in the first quarter of 2026, five million photovoltaic panels will be connected to a national electricity grid that will be completely relieved. The project is called Terra Solar and will generate about 4.5 gigawatt, about 12% of total Philippine demand.The future construction, which would cost about 3 billion dollars, will surpass … Continue reading The Philippines installs the largest solar photovoltaic plant with 4,5 gigawatts
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ACP Statement on BLM Roadmap for Solar Development Across Western U.S.
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from ACP Chief Policy Officer Frank Macchiarola after the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published its draft Western Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS): “Solar energy had a strong year in 2023 and looks to build on that upward … Continue reading ACP Statement on BLM Roadmap for Solar Development Across Western U.S.
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Top solar photovoltaic module companies in 2023
In the dynamic world of solar energy, 2023 proved to be a noteworthy year for the top solar module manufacturers. The recently unveiled shipment rankings shed light on the achievements of 32 companies, showcasing their strengths and strategies in the evolving solar industry. Stability at the Top The Top 4 and Top 5-9 lists remained … Continue reading Top solar photovoltaic module companies in 2023
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2024 Solar Photovoltaic Market and Supply Chain: Six Key Predictions
In the unfolding landscape of the solar industry for 2024, a series of predictions has been put forth by Solarbe. These forecasts come on the heels of their 2023 predictions, which saw some validations, like an over 20% share for n-type solar cells, and the dip in silicon prices below CNY 80/kg. However, others were … Continue reading 2024 Solar Photovoltaic Market and Supply Chain: Six Key Predictions
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy production in the second week of January
Demand and prices in European electricity markets rise due to low temperatures. In the second week of January, most European electricity markets registered an increase in prices compared to the previous week. The increase in demand after the beginning of the year, in a week with colder temperatures than the first week of the year, … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy production in the second week of January
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