Electricity demand is set to surge over the coming decades as addressing climate change becomes a key focus for societies globally and the energy transition advances. At the same time, traditional fossil fuel powered generation will increasingly be phased out in favour of renewable sources. On the face of it, that’s good news for power … Continue reading Understanding the implications of the intermittency of renewable energy is essential for energy market participants
Continue readingJosé Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe
José Donoso, general director of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef), has been elected president of the Committee of the National Associations of SolarPower Europe and member of the Board of the European association. In the words of Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe: “With our newly strengthened Board and through the appointment of José Donoso … Continue reading José Donoso is elected president of the Committee of National Associations of SolarPower Europe
Continue readingPowerChina launches construction of photovoltaic power plant in Algeria
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) on Monday started the construction of a photovoltaic power plant in northern Algeria, with a total installed capacity of 220 MW. Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, attended the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in Bir Naam, Biskra province, 400 km southeast of the capital city of Algiers. Expected … Continue reading PowerChina launches construction of photovoltaic power plant in Algeria
Continue readingChina’s installed photovoltaic capacity of solar power reaches around 660 GW
China adds 45.7GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in Q1 2024, up from 33.7GW in Q1 2023. China’s National Energy Administration has unveiled that the country’s newly added solar photovoltaic capacity in the first quarter of 2024 was 45.74GW, up from 33.66GW in the same quarter last year. Previous data from the energy administration showed that … Continue reading China’s installed photovoltaic capacity of solar power reaches around 660 GW
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa will install a wind turbine of around 21 MW and between 270 and 280 meters in rotor diameter
Who said we had to slow down product development? Rumors are confirmed: Siemens Gamesa will install a prototype that, pending official confirmation, will have a power of 21 MW and a rotor diameter between 270 and 280 meters. This will mean that, unless a Chinese manufacturer beats them to it, this prototype will become the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will install a wind turbine of around 21 MW and between 270 and 280 meters in rotor diameter
Continue readingSoltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
This plant will have SFOne trackers from Soltec. This double-row 1P tracker stands out for its great competitiveness and its low profile, which minimizes visual impact and maximizes energy efficiency. The project will have a total of 5,948 followers. In addition to the supply of the plant, which is scheduled to begin at the end … Continue reading Soltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
Continue readingWind power and photovoltaic installations increase in China in the first quarter
China’s installed capacity for power generation from wind and photovoltaics rose in the first quarter, which analysts attributed to rising domestic demand as China pursues sustainable development. Analysts refuted accusations of “overcapacity” recently spread by some Western countries, noting that such increases in new energy installations demonstrated China’s efforts to meet its commitment to achieve … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic installations increase in China in the first quarter
Continue readingDenmark tenders 6 GW of offshore wind power
The plan outlines the ‘largest offshore wind tender in Denmark’s history.’ The Danish Energy Agency has published 6 GW in tenders in 6 offshore wind farm areas. He said this is the largest offshore wind tender in Denmark’s history. The green energy produced will be used not only for Danish consumption, but also for export … Continue reading Denmark tenders 6 GW of offshore wind power
Continue readingEurope’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm to go ahead
Scottish ministers have given the go-ahead to plans to build a floating offshore wind farm which will be the first commercial-scale project of its kind in Europe. The 35-turbine Green Volt offshore wind farm, which will be located off the coast of Aberdeenshire, will be capable of producing up to 560MW of low-carbon electricity when … Continue reading Europe’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm to go ahead
Continue readingPhotovoltaic is developed in Zambia
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Itimpi solar photovoltaic power plant. Given the drought, this 60 MWp installation is designed to diversify the electricity mix. A year after the commissioning of the Riverside PV power plant, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema returned to Kitwe for the inauguration of a second PV … Continue reading Photovoltaic is developed in Zambia
Continue readingGovernment data reports unprecedented capacity growth of American photovoltaic solar energy
Solar capacity additions hit the ground running in 2024, pushing renewables’ installed generating capacity past coal, according to new US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. FERC reports in its latest “Energy Infrastructure Update,” with data through January 31, 2024 (which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign) that solar accounted for 2,527 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading Government data reports unprecedented capacity growth of American photovoltaic solar energy
Continue readingThese are the 4 innovations in photovoltaic solar energy that can revolutionize energy worldwide
UNEF, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union, within its commitment to promoting a fair and sustainable energy transition through innovation and research, commemorates International Earth Day for another year, emphasizing the need for both companies and public institutions to , continue betting on R&D&i as a basic tool to achieve national decarbonization objectives. “Innovation is like a … Continue reading These are the 4 innovations in photovoltaic solar energy that can revolutionize energy worldwide
Continue readingAustralia’s biggest wind power and photovoltaic auction set for May
The federal government has confirmed that the biggest tender for renewables ever held in Australia – for six gigawatts of wind and solar – will be held in May and the focus will be on NSW, where more than one third of the capacity will be reserved. The auction will be the first since federal … Continue reading Australia’s biggest wind power and photovoltaic auction set for May
Continue readingEvolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development
The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a new interpretation of the concept of energy security, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published today. Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security outlines a multi-dimensional energy security concept for the 21st century. The systemic nature of the ongoing … Continue reading Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development
Continue readingThe potential of photovoltaic energy in Brazil
Photovoltaics (PV) plays a fundamental role in the Brazilian electricity sector, contributing to a more sustainable energy matrix and customer savings. With a vast territory and abundance of solar resources, Brazil has enormous potential to generate photovoltaic energy, making this source a central piece in the transition towards a cleaner and renewable energy matrix.One of … Continue reading The potential of photovoltaic energy in Brazil
Continue readingCurtailment, record-low power prices threaten photovoltaic investments in Spain
Renewable energy promoters have underestimated the effects of restrictions and low wholesale prices, putting countries like Spain at risk of bankruptcy. In April, the average wholesale price in Spain reached a historic low of just over 5 euros per MWh.The situation is even worse if regional energy trade is taken into account. In Bulgaria, the … Continue reading Curtailment, record-low power prices threaten photovoltaic investments in Spain
Continue readingInox Wind receives order for supply of 210 MW wind turbines from Hero Future Energies
Inox Wind said the order is for its state-of-the-art 3 MW wind turbine generators (WTGs) and the scope comprises equipment supply with certain add-on services. Additionally, Inox Wind will also provide post commissioning multi-year operations and maintenance services. The WTGs will be supplied to HFE from the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (FY25) onwards … Continue reading Inox Wind receives order for supply of 210 MW wind turbines from Hero Future Energies
Continue readingBhutan and EIB sign 150 million Euro loan for hydropower and solar photovoltaic projects
Bhutan and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed the first-ever EIB project supporting reliable, green, energy for communities in Bhutan through a 150 million Euro loan with a tenure of 30 years. The renewable energy framework loan was signed on the margins of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank spring meetings on April … Continue reading Bhutan and EIB sign 150 million Euro loan for hydropower and solar photovoltaic projects
Continue readingContract signed for Norway’s first commercial offshore wind power plant
The Norwegian government has signed a contract related to the offshore wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area with Ventyr Energi, the winner of the recently held auction.Ventyr Energi, a consortium formed by Parkwind and Ingka Investments, obtained the rights to develop the wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area with a winning … Continue reading Contract signed for Norway’s first commercial offshore wind power plant
Continue readingEversource Energy Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement with Ørsted to Sell Sunrise Wind
Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) (“Eversource”) today announced it has finalized definitive documents regarding its previously announced agreement to sell its 50 percent ownership stake in the 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind project to Ørsted. Eversource will remain contracted, under a separate construction management agreement, to lead the onshore construction of the Sunrise Wind project following the closing. … Continue reading Eversource Energy Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement with Ørsted to Sell Sunrise Wind
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