The Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028 highlights the dynamic growth of photovoltaics. (Graphic: Business Wire) The deployment of renewable sources of energy is picking up speed around the world. The impressive results of several market surveys recently presented at The smarter E Europe 2024 prove this. Photovoltaics (PV) and storage systems in particular … Continue reading Photovoltaics and storage: latest market studies show dynamic growth
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China building two-thirds of world’s wind energy and photovoltaic solar projects
Country on track reach 1,200GW of installed wind power and photovoltaic capacity by end of 2024 – six years ahead of Beijing’s target. Between March 2023 and March 2024, China installed more solar than it had in the previous three years combined, and more than the rest of the world combined for 2023, the GEM … Continue reading China building two-thirds of world’s wind energy and photovoltaic solar projects
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China builds twice as much wind power and photovoltaic capacity as the rest of the world
China consolidates its position as a world leader in renewable energy, currently building twice as much wind and photovoltaic capacity as the rest of the world, according to a study published this Thursday. The Asian giant, with 1.4 billion inhabitants and numerous factories due to its status as a manufacturing country, is the world’s largest … Continue reading China builds twice as much wind power and photovoltaic capacity as the rest of the world
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Uzbekistan launches construction of 500 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Fergana Region
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the launch ceremony of several major industrial and energy projects in the Fergana region on July 11, as reported by the presidential press service. These projects mark substantial investments in the region’s infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, promising to boost economic growth and sustainable development.he Indorama company is commencing the … Continue reading Uzbekistan launches construction of 500 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Fergana Region
Continue readingIngeteam signs a new supply agreement for a photovoltaic plant in Australia
Ingeteam has been awarded a new supply contract for a new photovoltaic plant in Australia. The company will supply its power electronics technology. Specifically, Ingeteam has supplied 15 transformer stations or power stations delivered as a turnkey solution, as well as the PPC (Power Plant Controller) system. The project is located in the Campaspe Shire … Continue reading Ingeteam signs a new supply agreement for a photovoltaic plant in Australia
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Carlos Mazón, president of the Valencian Community: “The Valencian Community wants to lead the energy transition with photovoltaics as the protagonist”
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, UNEF, held today, July 9, in Valencia, the Sustainability and Photovoltaic Plants Conference, with the aim of promoting the development and integration of solar energy within the framework of a fair and sustainable energy transition . The event included several dialogue and debate tables in which good practices were exchanged between … Continue reading Carlos Mazón, president of the Valencian Community: “The Valencian Community wants to lead the energy transition with photovoltaics as the protagonist”
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of July
In the first week of July, prices in most major European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week. Almost all markets registered hours with negative prices in the latter part of the week. Rising wind energy production, as well as lower gas prices and demand in some markets, contributed to the decline in prices. … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of July
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The Government approves the royal decree that regulates the installation of floating photovoltaic plants in reservoirs in Spain
They will allow increasing the capacity of renewable electricity generation, promoting the energy transition and decarbonization These plants will reduce the evaporation of water masses and the presence of algae, and will produce more energy thanks to the cooling provided by the water and the reduction of dust. The size of the facilities will range … Continue reading The Government approves the royal decree that regulates the installation of floating photovoltaic plants in reservoirs in Spain
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China issues draft rule to boost healthy development of photovoltaic industry
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Tuesday issued a draft rule requiring photovoltaic (PV) enterprises to reduce excessive photovoltaic manufacturing projects that simply expand production capacity amid efforts to guide the healthy development of the industry. The move is aimed at strengthening the management of the PV industry, guiding it to accelerate … Continue reading China issues draft rule to boost healthy development of photovoltaic industry
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Chile’s largest photovoltaic plant inaugurated
The Generadora Metropolitana plant has 480 MW of installed capacity, more than 882 thousand photovoltaic panels and will generate energy for more than 500 thousand homes.Looking to the future, the park contemplates a battery project that will allow it to store the energy produced, increasing its efficiency and offering a more constant and reliable supply … Continue reading Chile’s largest photovoltaic plant inaugurated
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Photovoltaic (PV) and wind power uptake to reach 5.4 TWac from 2024 to 2033
Global photovoltaic deployment to add 3.8 TWac of new project capacity by 2033 compared to 1.6 TW of wind power, while 640% growth is forecast for energy storage, From 2024 to 2033, developers will bring more than 5.4 terawatts (TWac) of new solar and wind capacity online, increasing the cumulative global total to 8 TWac, … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) and wind power uptake to reach 5.4 TWac from 2024 to 2033
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Endesa continues to invest in photovoltaic energy in Andalusia with the construction of three solar plants in the province of Seville
The company, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power Spain, has begun the construction of Envatios I, II and III, three new solar plants that will be located in the municipality of Carmona and that during its construction will use a peak of 250 workers. Endesa, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power Spain (EGPE), … Continue reading Endesa continues to invest in photovoltaic energy in Andalusia with the construction of three solar plants in the province of Seville
Continue readingDistributed photovoltaic power dominates grid in East China’s
During the hot summer, even with the continuous rise in electricity consumption, the grid in Zaozhuang, East China’s Shandong Province, remains stable. Notably, 70 percent of the power comes from photovoltaic sources. From 6 am to 12 am, the output curve of the distributed photovoltaic (PV) power generation kept rising and reached 1225.9 MW at … Continue reading Distributed photovoltaic power dominates grid in East China’s
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Renewable energies in electricity generation increase by 28% in Iran
The electricity generated by renewable sources increased by 28 percent in the third Iranian calendar month (ended on June 20) compared to the same month last year, ISNA reported. Renewable sources generated more than 230 million kilowatt hours of electricity, an increase of 21 percent in comparison with a month earlier. Wind power plants held … Continue reading Renewable energies in electricity generation increase by 28% in Iran
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Batteries the key as photovoltaic cell prices plunge and wind power and solar ramp up towards 50 pct share
Renewable generation should be around 50 per cent of supply on Australia’s main grid by July, 2026, although it might be a bit less depending on progress on the second stage of Golden Plains, which will be the country’s biggest wind farm – at least for a time – when complete. To get to 80 … Continue reading Batteries the key as photovoltaic cell prices plunge and wind power and solar ramp up towards 50 pct share
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Spain gives the green light to 3,155.8 MW of solar photovoltaic energy and 390.7 MW of wind power in Q2 2024
Spain granted permits for 3,526.5 MW of new photovoltaic and wind energy projects during the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by research firm Opina 360, which extracts figures from BOE announcements. Compared to the first quarter, this is a capacity drop of 40.8%, according to the report written for the organizers of … Continue reading Spain gives the green light to 3,155.8 MW of solar photovoltaic energy and 390.7 MW of wind power in Q2 2024
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ADB to build 400 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Gujarat
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a major financial move to support renewable energy by giving the ENGIE group a Rs 1,460 crore loan. Using this money, a 400-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant will be built in Surendranagar, Gujarat. This program fits with India’s big plan to build at least 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel … Continue reading ADB to build 400 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Gujarat
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Transatlantic Energy Highway: Is a Global Power Grid on the Horizon?
There are a great number of challenges standing between the current global energy landscape and decarbonization. Even though the installation of renewable energy production capacity is picking up speed, experts say that the growth rate is insufficient to achieve the goals set forth by the Paris Climate Agreement. However, in some places, the amount of … Continue reading Transatlantic Energy Highway: Is a Global Power Grid on the Horizon?
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EDP Renewables begins operation of its first utility-scale photovoltaic solar project in Italy
The “Boccadoro” photovoltaic project represents a further step in EDP’s commitment to diversify its renewable energy production and accelerate the process of electrification of the economy in all countries where it is present; Italy will play a key role in EDP’s business development in Europe, as the company aims to achieve over 1 GW of … Continue reading EDP Renewables begins operation of its first utility-scale photovoltaic solar project in Italy
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SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) pilot Merganser off Dutch coast
With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) project, Merganser. The pilot project aims to test and demonstrate the structural, mooring and electrical designs and acquire knowledge about manufacturing, assembly, offshore installation and maintenance methodologies required for large-scale commercial deployment of OFPV. Merganser has a capacity … Continue reading SolarDuck and RWE successfully install offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) pilot Merganser off Dutch coast
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