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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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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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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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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Portugal reached a new wind energy production record
Portugal reached a new record for wind energy production. The peak corresponded to 63 percent of national electricity consumption at that time.This is a new historical maximum: 4,917 megawatts. The peak was reached on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. That day, most of the electricity consumption was supplied by renewable energy production. The previous maximum wind … Continue reading Portugal reached a new wind energy production record
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Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland
Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, the company’s 22nd wind farm on the island of Ireland. The wind farm, which will consist of nine wind turbines and have the capacity to generate 43.2 MW of green electricity, is expected to be fully operational by the summer of … Continue reading Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland
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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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Wind energy offers many benefits to Portugal
Wind energy is a major source of electricity in Portugal, and the wind supply chain has a strong footprint there. Whilst offshore wind offers new perspectives, the speedy permitting and repowering of onshore wind farms remain key for the country to keep reaping the fruits of wind energy. Wind energy was the biggest source of … Continue reading Wind energy offers many benefits to Portugal
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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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A year of European power: 2023 in review
In 2023, Europe’s power market stabilized with a milder winter and successful demand reduction measures, while geopolitical events and gas supply restructuring influenced dynamics. Decreased power demand, a drop in commodity prices, and increased renewables contributed to a more resilient market, though challenges persisted with low and negative power prices during abnormal weather periods. In … Continue reading A year of European power: 2023 in review
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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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Nordex achieves order intake of 7.4 GW of wind power in 2023
Nordex increased its order intake for 2023 by 16 percent to a total of 7.4 gigawatts (GW) with 1,270 wind turbines (previous year: 6.3 GW with 1,235 wind turbines). Order entry in the fourth quarter of 2023The fourth quarter represented 420 wind turbines (Q4 2022: 386) with a total power of 2.5 GW (Q4 2022: … Continue reading Nordex achieves order intake of 7.4 GW of wind power in 2023
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Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
Aiming to lower balancing costs, Polat Enerji said it would integrate an energy storage system into its wind farm Soma, the largest in Turkey. It will be the first grid-scale battery facility in the country. Since giving priority in 2022 to wind and solar power projects that include energy storage with a matching capacity, Turkey … Continue reading Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
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