In Salaparuta, the Cantine Vaccaro vineyard lives in perfect harmony with photovoltaic panels. The installation is part of the “Agrivoltaico Open Labs” initiative, a series of open-air innovation laboratories where we test the integration of solar energy production, agriculture and biodiversity protection. What does good wine have to do with renewable electricity? The answer is … Continue reading Sicily produces photovoltaic energy and good wine together
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Mainstream reaches financial close on 97.5 MW solar photovoltaic plant with corporate PPAs in South Africa
Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the pureplay global wind and solar company, has reached financial close on a 97.5 MW solar PV farm which has 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Sasol and Air Liquide, in South Africa. Construction of the solar PV farm, which is located in the Free State province, will start this … Continue reading Mainstream reaches financial close on 97.5 MW solar photovoltaic plant with corporate PPAs in South Africa
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Cuba has proposed generating a goal of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy until 2028
The country’s minister of energy and mines Vicente de the O Levy, explained that 92 photovoltaic plants are planned to be built on the island for this purpose, a task for which earthworks are already being carried out in the defined sites and the resources that must meet the objective are guaranteed to assemble them … Continue reading Cuba has proposed generating a goal of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy until 2028
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EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority for Photovoltaic Solar+Storage Energy Project
EDF Renewables North America today announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for a portion of the Bonanza Solar and Storage project. The carbon-free electricity generated by the 125 MWac solar photovoltaic (PV) system and 65 MW 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is guaranteed to begin delivery … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority for Photovoltaic Solar+Storage Energy Project
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In 2023, India added 7.5 GW of photovoltaic solar capacity
In 2023, India added 7.5 GW of photovoltaic solar capacity, a sharp drop from the 13.4 GW installed in 2022. Large-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar installations took the biggest hit, decreasing by 50.8% to 5.8 GW from the previous year’s 11.7 GW. Large-scale projects made up 77.2% of the annual additions, with rooftop solar contributing 22.8%. … Continue reading In 2023, India added 7.5 GW of photovoltaic solar capacity
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After auction, photovoltaic solar energy participation goes from 3% to 26% in Colombia
99% of the energy allocated was solar, and 1% for thermal plants, including biomass, a fact that occurs for the first time in the history of the country.Last Friday, the Reliability Charge Auction for the National Interconnected System, SIN, concluded, in which historic results were achieved that contribute to the energy transition. In fact, one … Continue reading After auction, photovoltaic solar energy participation goes from 3% to 26% in Colombia
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Australia can successfully manufacture for solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, new report says
A technoeconomic analysis of four stages in the solar photovoltaic supply chain in the new Silicon 2 Solar roadmap shows a credible case for Australia becoming a viable solar manufacturer, according to the report’s authors. Research on the new Silicon 2 Solar roadmap is led by a non for profit member body the Australian Photovoltaic … Continue reading Australia can successfully manufacture for solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, new report says
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Ground-based photovoltaic solar energy projects can be “a refuge for biodiversity”
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, the majority sector association of solar energy in Spain, has organized today the II Conference on Sustainability and Photovoltaic Plants, in which the main results of the III Report on Sustainability and Solar Energy prepared by the independent environmental consultancy have been presented. EMAT. This report includes the results obtained in … Continue reading Ground-based photovoltaic solar energy projects can be “a refuge for biodiversity”
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Verano submits environmental impact assessment for proposed 5.85GW solar power photovoltaic (PV) project in Peru
Chilean solar developer Verano Energy has submitted an environmental impact assessment for its proposed Horizonte de Verano solar project in Peru, a mammoth facility that will include a solar farm with a capacity of 5.85GW. Should the project to built to Verano’s specifications, it will be, by far, the largest single-site solar project by capacity … Continue reading Verano submits environmental impact assessment for proposed 5.85GW solar power photovoltaic (PV) project in Peru
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Iberdrola will install storage batteries at the Andévalo photovoltaic plant
Iberdrola will install a new Battery Energy Storage System (SAEB) with a power of 25 MW and a capacity of 50 MWh in the Andévalo photovoltaic plant, the first built with the UNEF Certificate of Excellence. It is an innovative solution for the storage and integration of renewable energies in the system. The initiative will … Continue reading Iberdrola will install storage batteries at the Andévalo photovoltaic plant
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Masdar in talks to build 1GW photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq
Masdar is planning to build a photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq with an output capacity of 1,000 megawatts (MW) in the first phase. Officials from the UAE company discussed the project with Iraqi Electricity Minister Ali Fadil in Baghdad on Thursday, the Iraqi News Agency said on Friday. It quoted Fadil as saying after … Continue reading Masdar in talks to build 1GW photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq
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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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Solar power and on-shore wind energy provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive
Estimates show small modular nuclear reactors would provide most expensive power and will not be available until 2030.Electricity generated by solar and on-shore wind is the cheapest in Australia, even after the significant expense of integrating them into the power grid is factored in, according to new analysis from the CSIRO. Estimates of costs to … Continue reading Solar power and on-shore wind energy provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive
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China’s wind, solar and hydropower capacity exceeds 1.4 TW
China has become a global leader in renewable energy with total installed capacity exceeding 1.4 TW, a milestone that shows the country’s commitment to renewable energy. China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) announced last week that renewable energy now accounts for approximately 49.9% of the country’s total electricity generation capacity. According to the NEA, this impressive … Continue reading China’s wind, solar and hydropower capacity exceeds 1.4 TW
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South Africa Now Has Over 10 GW of Wind & Solar Generation Capacity
South Africa’s energy generation shortfall issues have been well documented here on CleanTechnica and in other forums. This has led to unprecedented electricity rationing in the country, infamously known as electricity load-shedding. South Africa has an electricity generation capacity of about 50,000 MW, dominated by the national power utility company Eskom’s coal power plants. A … Continue reading South Africa Now Has Over 10 GW of Wind & Solar Generation Capacity
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Avangrid strengthens support for energy innovation by extending collaboration with Yale
AVANGRID will support research projects focused on solar energy, battery storage, EVs, or other topics related to the clean energy transition. AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, today announced a meaningful contribution to Yale University to support innovative research projects focused on advancing the clean energy transition. … Continue reading Avangrid strengthens support for energy innovation by extending collaboration with Yale
Continue readingKronos Solar EDPR begins construction of its first two projects in The Netherlands
Kronos Solar EDPR, a solar developer company based in Germany that is majority owned by EDPR, has started the construction of two photovoltaic projects in The Netherlands. These are EDP Renewables’ first projects in The Netherlands and also one of the first projects through Kronos Solar. Both located in Berkelland Municipality, in the centre-east province … Continue reading Kronos Solar EDPR begins construction of its first two projects in The Netherlands
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Ukraine lost 90% of wind power and 50% of solar power due to Russian attacks
The Ukrinform agency recalls that since October 10, Russia has carried out massive attacks with kamikaze missiles and drones against the civilian energy infrastructure of Ukraine.The war has left Ukraine without 90% of its wind power capacity and between 45% and 50% of its solar capacity. This was reported this Sunday by the Ukrainian Minister … Continue reading Ukraine lost 90% of wind power and 50% of solar power due to Russian attacks
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Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
A team from the UNIGE and Empa demonstrate that a mix of photovoltaic and wind power is optimal for reducing the carbon footprint of Swiss electricity consumption. How can we reduce the carbon footprint of electricity consumption in Switzerland? The country relies on electricity imports from fossil fuel power plants, which are major emitters of … Continue reading Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
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A true chinese miracle, this one that happened with solar power
China is a leader in wind energy, concentrated solar thermal power and, above all, photovoltaic energy. Decades earlier than originally planned, China’s power grid has reached parity in the solar power market. It means that solar energy is again cheaper than electricity in the Chinese electricity grid, an advance that can boost the prospects for … Continue reading A true chinese miracle, this one that happened with solar power
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