Iberdrola and German pharmaceutical giant Bayer have extended their partnership, signing a green power purchase agreement (PPA) in Italy for 11 years from January 2025, for a total of 33 GWh over the period. The agreement expands the international alliance between Bayer and Iberdrola, adding to existing agreements between the two companies in Spain and … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply photovoltaic energy to Bayer in Italy
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Acciona Energía has commissioned the Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant in Texas with 458 MWp
ACCIONA Energía has started operations at Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant, located near Houston in Wharton County, Texas. With a capacity of 458MWp, it is the company’s largest solar complex built to date. Red-Tailed Hawk joins ACCIONA Energía’s existing portfolio of renewable energy projects in North America, where it now has 2.7GW installed, and reinforces its … Continue reading Acciona Energía has commissioned the Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant in Texas with 458 MWp
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Solar photovoltaic energy set a daily production record in Germany in the third week of May
On May 14, in Germany, solar photovoltaic energy registered the highest production in the history of this market, exceeding 400 GWh. Wind energy production increased in most markets during the third week of May, which, together with lower gas and CO2 prices than the previous week, contributed to the fall in prices in most major European … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic energy set a daily production record in Germany in the third week of May
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RWE supplies photovoltaic electricity from Hambach opencast mine
RWE is continuing to progress full speed ahead on green electricity production in the Rhenish mining area. At the foot of the Sophienhöhe hill in the Hambach opencast mine, the company has now fully commissioned a further photovoltaic plant with integrated battery storage system. The new plant was installed on a gravel field near the … Continue reading RWE supplies photovoltaic electricity from Hambach opencast mine
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The United States exceeds five million photovoltaic installations
The United States surpasses five million photovoltaic installations, a major milestone on its clean energy path, achieved in just eight years since reaching one million in 2016. This comes 40 years after the first grid-connected photovoltaic installation in 1973. Data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie reveals that more than half … Continue reading The United States exceeds five million photovoltaic installations
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Wind power and photovoltaic generation will soon surpass nuclear and hydroelectric generation.
The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how solar and wind energy dominate power plant construction.In 2023, solar PV and wind together constituted 80% of global net energy capacity additions. The growth in energy capacity is followed by the growth in annual energy generation. Over the last decade, global PV generation has increased nine-fold to … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic generation will soon surpass nuclear and hydroelectric generation.
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Türkiye broke a record in wind power and photovoltaic
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar announced that electricity production from solar and wind energy broke a record in April. Minister Bayraktar stated that solar-based electricity production reached 2.4 billion kWh in April, breaking an all-time monthly record, and said: “This amount of production also means a record in terms of the share … Continue reading Türkiye broke a record in wind power and photovoltaic
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DuraMAT Forecasts How New Photovoltaic Module Technologies Might Perform Over 20, 30, or 50 Years
As the Solar Industry Grows Rapidly, Materials, Designs, and Solar Panels Are Changing Quickly. For the solar photovoltaics (PV) industry, rapid growth can produce rapid—and sometimes unpredictable—changes. As the industry continued to see a major period of growth in 2023, the Durable Module Materials (DuraMAT) Consortium seized the opportunity to support the industry’s booming domestic … Continue reading DuraMAT Forecasts How New Photovoltaic Module Technologies Might Perform Over 20, 30, or 50 Years
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The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
EVs, solar modules and batteries are among the imports targeted by steep new tariffs, The Roman Emperor Caligula is said to have arrayed his army to fight the English Channel, and then declared victory over the sea. One explanation for this puzzling event is that he was simply insane. Another is that he understood the … Continue reading The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
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FRV enters the Nordic market and plans 600 MW photovoltaic projects in Finland
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a developer of sustainable energy solutions and part of Jameel Energy, has announced its entry into the Finnish market with the help of local operator Will & Must. Together, FRV and Will & Must will develop a portfolio of several photovoltaic projects that will have a total capacity of 600 MW. … Continue reading FRV enters the Nordic market and plans 600 MW photovoltaic projects in Finland
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Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
Construction officially began on the 200-megawatts offshore photovoltaic power plant in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, on Sunday. The project, the largest of its kind in China, is expected to save approximately 680,000 tonnes of coal equivalent every year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.77 million tonnes. The project is located near the … Continue reading Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
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Acciona Energía announced a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic
ACCIONA Energía announced today the development of a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic, the Pedro Corto solar plant, in collaboration with Grupo País. ACCIONA Energía will have a 51% stake in the project, while Grupo Pais will hold the remaining 49%. Located in the province of San Juan de la Maguana, the project … Continue reading Acciona Energía announced a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic
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Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
The Olivas photovoltaic project consists of 5 plants totaling 175 MW in Guadalajara. This project will produce green energy for more than 98,000 homes. Solaria has obtained the Administrative Construction Authorization for its second project in the province of Guadalajara of 175 MW, which is added to the 626 MW of the Cifuentes-Trillo project that … Continue reading Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
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Acwa Power gets commercial operation certificate for 300 MW photovoltaic solar project
Acwa Power, a leading Saudi developer of power and desalination projects, has announced that the project company for Shuaa Energy 3 plant in Dubai has obtained the commercial operation certificate for Phase C of the facility. The Shuaa Energy 3 plant is being set up as part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, … Continue reading Acwa Power gets commercial operation certificate for 300 MW photovoltaic solar project
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Photovoltaic polysilicon prices plummet to critical levels
Polysilicon in China has seen a significant downward trend, with prices nearing the critical threshold of CNY 30 per kg, posing severe challenges to the cash costs of manufacturers involved. Solarbe Global Weekly Polysilicon Prices Update (May 9-May 16, 2024) Material Price Range (CNY/kg) Average Price (CNY/kg) Average Price (USD/kg) Weekly Change (%) N-type 41.00 … Continue reading Photovoltaic polysilicon prices plummet to critical levels
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In Peru there are more than 10,000 MW in photovoltaic projects and more than 9,000 MW in wind energy
There is no shortage of proposals, but of energy buyers, constant supply capacity and prices.Renewable energy projects in Peru reach 20,000 megawatts, but without demand?Large energy consumers have turned their attention to renewable sources and mechanisms that guarantee that their operations impact the environment as little as possible. Is this enough to promote the projects … Continue reading In Peru there are more than 10,000 MW in photovoltaic projects and more than 9,000 MW in wind energy
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United States: $71 million invested in photovoltaic
The Biden administration announces a $71 million investment to strengthen the U.S. photovoltaic supply chain.As part of President Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda, the DOE (Department of Energy) has unveiled a $71 million investment. This funding is intended for research, development and demonstration projects. 16 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The aim is to … Continue reading United States: $71 million invested in photovoltaic
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Naturgy begins the construction of a 300 MWp photovoltaic plant in Spain
Spanish company Naturgy has started building a 300 MWp photovoltaic solar park at a site in the Extremadura region of western Spain, the company said on Friday. The plant, called Campo de Aranuelo, will be Naturgy’s largest solar photovoltaic installation in Spain, according to the group, which is investing more than 150 million euros in … Continue reading Naturgy begins the construction of a 300 MWp photovoltaic plant in Spain
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Floating photovoltaics could limit Africa’s future reliance on hydro-generated energy
Floating photovoltaics (FPV), also known as floating solar farms, are photovoltaic systems that can be deployed on the sea’s surface or on other bodies of water. While their environmental impact is still the topic of debate worldwide, these systems could be highly advantageous for generating renewable energy, particularly in warm regions where available land is … Continue reading Floating photovoltaics could limit Africa’s future reliance on hydro-generated energy
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Industry executive sees promising future for photovoltaic solar power in Spain
In April, renewables in Spain reached a share of 64.6 percent of total monthly generation. Solar photovoltaics increased production by 4.4 percent compared to the same month in 2023. Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has a “promising future ahead” and “great potential to expand” in Spain, an industry executive told Xinhua in an interview on Friday. … Continue reading Industry executive sees promising future for photovoltaic solar power in Spain
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