Category Archives: photovoltaic

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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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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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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Ingeteam reinforces its commitment to environmental transparency with the calculation of the carbon footprint for its photovoltaic and battery inverters.

Ingeteam’s commitment to environmental transparency in the development of its products is reinforced by quantifying their environmental impact. Along these lines, Ingeteam and Grunver Sustainability have worked on the process of compiling life cycle data for the C Series central inverter for large photovoltaic and battery plants, and also for its hybrid inverter aimed at … Continue reading Ingeteam reinforces its commitment to environmental transparency with the calculation of the carbon footprint for its photovoltaic and battery inverters.

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China’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage

Tibetan plateau in western province faces electricity supply-demand imbalance High on the Tibetan Plateau in western China’s Qinghai province, a sea of solar panels stretches out across 345 sq. kilometers, making it the world’s largest photovoltaic power park. With another nearly 265 sq. kilometers of new panels set to be installed, the state-owned solar park in … Continue reading China’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage

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Union of manufacturers will standardize 700 W photovoltaic modules

The main Chinese manufacturers reached an agreement to standardize the dimensions of photovoltaic modules up to 2,382 mm long and 1,134 mm wide. This move aimed to optimize logistics, reduce costs and the design of the facility modules. Trina Solar took the first step towards the race for 700 W modules, using TOPCon technology and … Continue reading Union of manufacturers will standardize 700 W photovoltaic modules

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China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA

China had a key role to play in the world’s rapid expansion of renewable power generation capacity last year, the International Energy Agency said.It more than doubled solar photovoltaic capacity last year, and wind power capacity rose by 66 per cent YoY. Almost half of China’s electricity generation will come from renewable sources by 2028, … Continue reading China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA

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South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed

South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power. In the first week of 2024, the South African energy minister, Gwede Mantashe, released a proposed roadmap for the future of electricity in South … Continue reading South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed

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Top solar manufacturers of 2023: Module shipment rankings for Q1-Q3

Entering the third quarter, the solar industry experiences fluctuations in prices along the supply chain, influencing the bidding dynamics. Despite the challenges posed by inventory management and supply-demand imbalances, leading PV module manufacturers continue to dominate the landscape, showcasing their prowess in securing tenders and influencing market trends. Notable companies such as JinkoSolar, LONGi, and … Continue reading Top solar manufacturers of 2023: Module shipment rankings for Q1-Q3

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Nuclear energy remains far behind photovoltaics and wind in China

Once again, China’s nuclear program barely added any capacity, only 1.2 GW, while wind and solar between them added about 278 GW. Even with the capacity factor difference, the nuclear additions only mean about 7 TWh of new low carbon generation per year, while wind and solar between them will contributed about 427 TWh annually, … Continue reading Nuclear energy remains far behind photovoltaics and wind in China

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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant

the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources.The megaplant, run by state-owned company Jinneng, is designed to generate 6 gigawatts … Continue reading China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant

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3 TWdc of new solar power PV installations between 2023 and 2032

Our latest quarterly global solar PV forecast has seen a 5% upgrade, projecting over 3 TWdc of new solar PV installations between 2023 and 2032. Decarbonisation and electrification commitments at a government and corporate level, along with expanding auction plans and rooftop solar mandates, are the main drivers behind this expansion. This, along with continued … Continue reading 3 TWdc of new solar power PV installations between 2023 and 2032

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