The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mozambique is accepting bids to install 17 photovoltaic systems at selected health facilities across the country. The deadline for applications is Dec. 13. The UNDP has opened a tender for the implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations at 17 health facilities in Mozambique. The 17 sites are divided into … Continue reading Tender opens for 17 photovoltaic systems in Mozambique
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Spain approves 3 GW for 38 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects during October
The Official State Gazette contains announcements for October of 38 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, and 4 rejected projects totalling 430 MW.Report determining the environmental impact of the 54.6 MW Los Vientos I photovoltaic solar plant project, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the province of Zaragoza, promoted by Sydis. Prior administrative authorisation for modifications and administrative … Continue reading Spain approves 3 GW for 38 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects during October
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Solar industry achieves 2 terawatts of installed solar photovoltaic capacity
The global solar industry has doubled its capacity in two years, reaching 2 terawatts (TW) by 2024, after hitting the 1 TW mark in 2022. Solar energy has become the cheapest power source in many regions due to significant cost reductions, positioning it as a key pillar in the global energy system. With 2 TW, … Continue reading Solar industry achieves 2 terawatts of installed solar photovoltaic capacity
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Masdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari to assess large-scale floating photovoltaic project in Malaysia
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a joint study agreement with Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and clean energy solutions provider Gentari, to assess the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the reservoir of Murum hydroelectric plant in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. … Continue reading Masdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari to assess large-scale floating photovoltaic project in Malaysia
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Coro’s photovoltaic solar projects in Vietnam gain traction
This follows an MoU signed between Mobile World Group and Coro in October 2023. The MoU grants Coro exclusivity on an initial 900 company sites (estimated at 50MW of rooftop solar capacity) in the central and southern regions of Vietnam, where solar irradiation is the highest in the country. Coro will build, own, and operate … Continue reading Coro’s photovoltaic solar projects in Vietnam gain traction
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Iberdrola joins forces with Italian steel giant Acciaierie Venete to provide it with photovoltaic electricity
Iberdrola, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, and Acciaierie Venete Spa, one of the main players in the European steel market, announce the signing of a multi-year Off-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a capacity of 12MW. The agreement provides for the supply of green energy from one of the Iberdrola photovoltaic plants, … Continue reading Iberdrola joins forces with Italian steel giant Acciaierie Venete to provide it with photovoltaic electricity
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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) calls for clarification of the regulation of energy communities
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has requested the development, as occurred with Self-Consumption, of a specific Royal Decree that sets the bases for the development of Energy Communities. In a statement, the employers’ association proposed a “complete” regulatory framework on Energy Communities that “defines the bases and creates a favourable environment for their development, providing … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) calls for clarification of the regulation of energy communities
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Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power
Germany has accelerated the deployment of renewable energy, with record growth in solar photovoltaic power. Although currently lagging, wind power is expected to gain momentum in the future. From January to September, wind and solar exceeded fossil power generation for the first time in Germany, reaching a record 45% share. Germany is a leader in … Continue reading Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power
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Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
New IEA report finds strong potential to deliver quality jobs and economic growth with supportive policies that unlock strategic investments in clean energy With robust policy support in place, renewable energy can become a cornerstone of Namibia’s sustainable development and economic growth, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published today. … Continue reading Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
Continue readingTotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
The Ramal Sur hybrid plant will consist of an 85.8 MW wind farm and a 44.72 MW photovoltaic park for hybridisation with the existing Castejón 1 combined cycle thermal power plant, of 424.91 MW.The Official State Gazette (BOE) on Tuesday published the announcement by the Department of Industry and Energy of the Government Delegation in … Continue reading TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
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EDP tests construction of its first photovoltaic plant with automation technology
EDP, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, will test the construction of its first photovoltaic solar park under real life installation conditions on a large scale with the automation technology Hyperflex. The project, named AutoPV, is located in Peñaflor, Valladolid, Spain and will use automated solutions in 3MW of the total 122MW of … Continue reading EDP tests construction of its first photovoltaic plant with automation technology
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
End of October and beginning of November marked by rising prices in European electricity markets. In the last week of October, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, with weekly averages exceeding €80/MWh. On November 4, some markets registered their highest hourly prices of the year. Photovoltaic energy reached … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
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Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
During this month of October, renewables have generated 15.4% more than in the same period of the previous year and have accounted for 55.9% of the monthly mix. Wind energy leads the generation structure by producing 26.3% of the national total recorded in the month of October.National electricity demand experienced an increase of 1.9% in … Continue reading Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
Continue readingSpain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the last week of October of 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects for 583 MW, including 183.75 from Prodiel.Application for modification of the prior administrative and construction authorisation for the Envatios XXV photovoltaic park of 183.75 MW, and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of Valdenuño Fernández, … Continue reading Spain approves 583 MW for 9 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the last week of October
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Romania grants 70 million euros for the production of photovoltaic solar energy
The Romanian Energy Ministry has signed contracts to distribute close to EUR 70 million (USD 76.3m) in grant funding that will support the construction of a 1.5-GW solar panel manufacturing plant and five large-scale battery storage system (BESS) projects. The subsidies will be allocated under the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Minister of … Continue reading Romania grants 70 million euros for the production of photovoltaic solar energy
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East China county committed to develop comprehensive green energy industry
A worker checks equipment at a workshop of a wind power equipment company in Rudong County of Nantong City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, Nov. 2, 2024. In recent years, the coastal county of Rudong has developed a comprehensive green energy industry that integrates resource development, equipment manufacturing, and full utilization. The county has established offshore … Continue reading East China county committed to develop comprehensive green energy industry
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Avangrid completes installation of 105,000 solar modules at its first photovoltaic plant in California
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has installed the final solar modules at its Camino Solar project in California. The Company installed about 105,000 modules over the past four months. “This is great progress for our first solar energy project in California, … Continue reading Avangrid completes installation of 105,000 solar modules at its first photovoltaic plant in California
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Chinese photovoltaic firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned photovoltaic solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S. trade tariffs targeting it and three other Southeast Asian countries. Meanwhile, in nearby Indonesia and Laos, a slew of new Chinese-owned solar plants are popping up, out of the reach of … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
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Pakistan’s photovoltaic (PV) boom gains momentum amid rising electricity costs
Pakistan is undergoing a rapid energy shift resulting in photovoltaic energy adoption among different consumer classes. The Great Solar Rush in Pakistan by Renewables First explores this shift, highlighting Pakistan’s growing prominence in the renewable energy landscape of developing nations. Pakistan imported around 15 GW (worth $2.1 billion) of solar panels from China over the … Continue reading Pakistan’s photovoltaic (PV) boom gains momentum amid rising electricity costs
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Utility-scale photovoltaic additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023
Wiki-Solar says the world’s top solar developers have added nearly 50 GW of new photovoltaic capacity since early 2023, raising their cumulative capacity to 146.7 GW – more than one-fifth of the global total. The world’s top 27 utility-scale PV developers installed 48.6 GW of new solar capacity between the start of 2023 and the … Continue reading Utility-scale photovoltaic additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023
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