Category Archives: Other renewables

76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040

Over half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to global warming by relying on fossil fuels. We – a team from Rwanda and Germany who work in the field of renewable … Continue reading 76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040

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EDP surpasses 500 MWp of installed photovoltaic capacity in Portugal with its largest solar plant in Europe

The Cerca photovoltaic plant begins operation, delivering the renewable capacity assigned to EDP Renewables in Portugal’s first solar energy auction. The project has a 202 MWp capacity, sufficient to power nearly 100,000 households. EDP now owns 540 MWp of solar capacity in Portugal, a technology crucial for the country’s energy transition. This milestone was achieved … Continue reading EDP surpasses 500 MWp of installed photovoltaic capacity in Portugal with its largest solar plant in Europe

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Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks

Last year, Spain added a renewable generation capacity of 8,400 megawatts to its electricity grid, made up of 5,899 megawatts of wind and photovoltaic energy, and around 2,500 photovoltaic megawatts for self-consumption. This dynamism in the renewable sector has not been accompanied by similar growth in grid infrastructure, resulting in areas where local grids lack … Continue reading Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks

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Photovoltaic production chain costs fall in the international market

The price was reduced due to high production planning and increased inventories. InfoLink Consulting’s weekly newsletter on the behavior of costs in the photovoltaic production chain records the drop in wafer prices, with emphasis on 210 mm Type P, which fell 3.4% in the last week: from US$ 0.349 to US$ 0.337 per piece. The … Continue reading Photovoltaic production chain costs fall in the international market

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Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions

The energy systems today are more complex than ever. Countries are using more renewable energy solutions to move away from fossil fuels as the main source of energy in many contexts. This is good news for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. But as the shift takes place, a few issues emerge in keeping … Continue reading Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions

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Acciona Energía supplies 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 SMEs in Spain

ACCIONA Energía supplied 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Spain in 2023. The company began supplying clean energy to this business segment in 2021, expanding its retail services, which had hitherto focused on large companies and electricity-intensive consumers. In just two years, ACCIONA Energía has expanded its coverage … Continue reading Acciona Energía supplies 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 SMEs in Spain

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Commitment to photovoltaic energy in Europe results in record figures for a March month in several markets

In the first week of March, solar photovoltaic energy production reached the highest daily value for a March month in history in most major European electricity markets. This did not prevent weekly average market prices from being higher than in the previous week, supported by higher demand and gas and CO2 prices, as well as … Continue reading Commitment to photovoltaic energy in Europe results in record figures for a March month in several markets

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Advances in photovoltaics, wind power and hydraulics in Pakistan

Pakistan, a country with a growing population and increasing energy demand, has made significant progress in adopting renewable energy sources to meet its energy needs.The nation, known for its rich solar and wind resources, has been harnessing these abundant natural elements to transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. First, let’s talk about the … Continue reading Advances in photovoltaics, wind power and hydraulics in Pakistan

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Brazil reaches 40 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, says Absolar

Brazil has just surpassed the historical mark of 40 gigawatts (GW) of installed photovoltaic solar energy capacity, the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar) informed Broadcast (real-time news system of the State Group). The volume includes large solar plants and own energy generation systems on roofs, facades and small plots of land. According to the entity’s … Continue reading Brazil reaches 40 GW of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, says Absolar

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Portugal increased photovoltaic (PV) energy and is the fifth producer in Europe

The positive evolution of the photovoltaic market is mainly due to the decrease in the prices of solar panels, which in one year fell by 53%.January was a month with the best results in solar panel installations in the country. 208 megawatts of power were added, a figure more than four times greater than the … Continue reading Portugal increased photovoltaic (PV) energy and is the fifth producer in Europe

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The 102 MW Portón del Sol photovoltaic plant in Colombia came into operation

The photovoltaic (PV) plant built in Magdalena Medio began to operate commercially and with this Colombia exceeds 20,000 megawatts of electrical capacity.On March 8, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced the entry into operation of the Portón del Sol solar park, located in La Dorada, Caldas. This is the first solar project of more … Continue reading The 102 MW Portón del Sol photovoltaic plant in Colombia came into operation

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Iberdrola launches an offer to acquire 18.4% of its US subsidiary Avangrid

Iberdrola has launched an offer to acquire 18.4% of the capital of its US subsidiary, Avangrid. As reported by the company to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), the company is offering $34.25 per share, which represents a premium of approximately 10% compared to the weighted average share price of the last 30 days. Currently, … Continue reading Iberdrola launches an offer to acquire 18.4% of its US subsidiary Avangrid

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American Clean Power Statement on State of the Union

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Executive Officer Jason Grumet after President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Biden underscored our nation’s record-breaking production of clean, secure American energy. Clean energy is powering more American homes and businesses than ever before and … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on State of the Union

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Production start at the Mendubim photovoltaic plant in Brazil

The 531 MW Mendubim solar plant in Brazil has come into operation. This marks a 30% increase in Equinor’s equity power production in Brazil. “Mendubim represents an important contribution to Equinor’s diversified energy offering in Brazil that includes a robust oil and gas portfolio and an attractive renewables position,” says Veronica Coelho, Equinor’s country manager … Continue reading Production start at the Mendubim photovoltaic plant in Brazil

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German company ready to build photovoltaic power plants in Kyrgyzstan

The head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, met with representatives of the German company W. Hass Future GmbH & Co. This was reported by the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Azernews reports citing the 24.kg news agency. The company was founded in 2017 and specializes … Continue reading German company ready to build photovoltaic power plants in Kyrgyzstan

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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in February

European electricity markets in February reached their lowest prices since the first half of 2021. In February, prices in the main European electricity markets fell, most of them reaching the lowest levels since the first half of 2021. Photovoltaic energy reached the production record for a February month in Spain and Portugal, a milestone that … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in February

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Record Year for U.S. Clean Power Installations in 2023

Solar photovoltaic, storage drive historic level of installs. Energy storage rising star, closing in on new natural gas installations. Clean energy pipeline swells to all-time high, signaling robust future. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released its Clean Power Annual Market Report today, highlighting a landmark year for U.S. clean energy with more capacity installed … Continue reading Record Year for U.S. Clean Power Installations in 2023

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Germany: 56 percent of electricity came from wind (31%) and photovoltaics (12%) in 2023

Wind energy was the main source at 31 percent, a year-on-year increase of 13.8 percent.Renewable sources generated 2023 percent of the electricity produced and injected into the grid in Germany in 56, the total of which amounted to 449.8 billion kilowatt hours, down 11.8 percent in annual terms. These are the preliminary results published by … Continue reading Germany: 56 percent of electricity came from wind (31%) and photovoltaics (12%) in 2023

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Wind energy drives Spanish electricity market prices to their lowest week ever

In the week of February 26, prices in the European electricity markets were higher than in the previous week. The exception was the Iberian market, where prices fell and were the lowest, something that has been happening since February 18. Weekly Iberian wind energy production was the highest since October, which led to the lowest … Continue reading Wind energy drives Spanish electricity market prices to their lowest week ever

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China photovoltaic (PV) industry ranks first in globe

China’s photovoltaic industry absolutely ranks first in the globe in terms of not only market size, technology level, production and manufacturing, but also completeness of the industrial chain. “I’m firmly convinced that the month-on-month decline in PV product exports will not be a long-term trend, but a volatile upward growth trend,” Liu Yiyang, Deputy Secretary … Continue reading China photovoltaic (PV) industry ranks first in globe

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