The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has considered the support of the administrations to be “essential” for the promotion of self-consumption in Spain, which involves regulating the figure of the manager, extending the processing and simplified compensation to all installations with access capacity of up to 450 kilowatts (kW), and promoting attractive tax reduction measures for … Continue reading The photovoltaic considers the support of the administrations to be essential for the promotion of self-consumption
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Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
Wind power and photovoltaic (PV) are the cheapest sources of new power in the U.S., data shows. After decades of stable electricity prices, U.S. residents have seen their rates rise by one-third over the past four years. The fossil fuel lobby and some Republican politicians are exploiting the opportunity to falsely place the blame on … Continue reading Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
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Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
Solaria announces that it has signed, through its LandCo Generia Land, S.L., with Repsol Renovables, S.A. a service provision agreement for the search for land, communication with the owners and signing of the lease contract. In cases where the owners of the land prefer to sell, GENERIA will acquire the land, in order to sign … Continue reading Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
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Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
On the occasion of the presentation of our Annual Report, I am pleased to present a brief review of the activities we have carried out at UNEF throughout 2023, as well as an overview of the results obtained and a panoramic perspective of the Spanish photovoltaic sector.Last year saw significant growth in our sector, reaffirming … Continue reading Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
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RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
RWE is keeping up the pace with the expansion of its solar portfolio. In Bedburg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, the company has put a new photovoltaic plant into operation with a capacity of 20 MW peak (15.7 MWac). The plant was constructed on recultivated land close to the A 44 motorway in just six months. More … Continue reading RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
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Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Fatima Chiboub, along with Faycal Trifa, Managing Director of Société Tunisienne d’Électricité et de Gaz, and representatives from Norwegian and Japanese companies, signed two agreements on September 18 for the construction of renewable energy power stations in Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. These projects stem from a 2018 international call … Continue reading Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
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China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
In 2024, 23% more photovoltaic capacity will be installed than the previous year, according to a study by the think tank Ember. This technology is “growing faster than expected”, even exceeding industry forecasts. After a record 2023 for photovoltaic energy worldwide, this year is also set to set new records, exceeding most industry forecasts. At … Continue reading China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
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Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
Renewable energy has the full potential to power the world’s energy demands but can only be achieved through urgent improvements in grid infrastructure and integrated planning, REN21 report shows.Paris, France — In 2023, renewable energy hit a record-breaking high, accounting for 30% of global electricity, with solar and wind contributing to 13% of the total. … Continue reading Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
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Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi
Dentons has advised EDF Renewables (EDFR) and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close in respect of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project. Dentons advised the successful international sponsors on the bid and financing stages of the project, including review of the finance documents from an international sponsor perspective. The … Continue reading Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi
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Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
The industry increased its exports by 10% in 2023, exceeding 4 billion euros.The solar energy sector contributed more than 18 billion euros to Spanish GDP last year, accounting for 1.23% of the total.With 3.6% invested in R&D, national photovoltaics triples the average expenditure on innovation in the Spanish industry.The sector generated 160,396 new jobs last … Continue reading Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
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European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
In July, prices in the electricity markets of Spain, Portugal, France and Italy rose compared to June, driven by higher temperatures that boosted electricity demand. Lower wind energy production in most markets also contributed to this trend. In the markets further north on the continent, the rise in temperatures and demand was less pronounced. In … Continue reading European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
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Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
New IEA report offers first-of-its-kind global stocktake of efforts to integrate variable renewables across 50 power systems, identifying best practices and key challenges As solar PV and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems – or risk losing out on … Continue reading Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
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Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant
Viscofan, a leading company in the manufacturing of casings for the food industry, has chosen ACCIONA Energía to carry out its decarbonization project through the installation of a photovoltaic self-consumption system at its facilities in Cáseda (Navarra, Spain), including operation and maintenance for the next 30 years. With a capacity of 48.11 MWp, the installation … Continue reading Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant
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Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), which represents the photovoltaic solar energy sector, defends the installation of solar panels in rural areas without entering into conflict with agricultural uses, in accordance with existing environmental regulations.The general director of UNEF, José Donoso, assures that “there is no contradiction” between agricultural uses and photovoltaics, and gives as an … Continue reading Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
Continue readingOur old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
Use of green energy hit an all-time high last year: Renewables produced nearly a third of the electricity used around the globe, according to a new report out from the global policy network REN-21. That’s the good news. The bad news is even more green energy could have been used, but the electrical grids built … Continue reading Our old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
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Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways
The Luxembourg government on Tuesday announced plans to harness the potential of its motorway network for solar energy production, marking a new step in its strategy to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. In a joint initiative, the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, along with the National Roads … Continue reading Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways
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Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project
The Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Development Project will finance two photovoltaic (PV) parks and a utility-scale grid-connected energy storage system in the Solomon Islands. The Asian Development Bank, the Saudi Fund for Development and Solomon Power are financing the project.A project is currently underway in the Solomon Islands to help the country accelerate its renewable … Continue reading Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project
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Ed Miliband vows to take on NIMBYs to build more wind and photovoltaic power
Ed Miliband has vowed to take on NIMBYs and build more wind turbines and photovoltaic (PV) power stations across Britain. The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary claimed that increasing renewable energy supply was a matter of “national security”. Speaking at an Energy UK conference in London, Miliband praised how the price of wind and … Continue reading Ed Miliband vows to take on NIMBYs to build more wind and photovoltaic power
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of September
In the second week of September, prices fell in the main European electricity markets. Wind and photovoltaic energy production increased in most markets, registering records for any September in Italy, Spain and France. Electricity demand fell in almost all markets, helped by cooler temperatures. Gas and CO2 futures declined, reaching the lowest prices since late … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of September
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Assessing the risks to US renewables
Cuts to tax credits and higher tariffs on equipment would slow the growth of wind, photovoltaic and storage. US presidential elections are not generally decided by the televised debates between the candidates. The encounters between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960, the first such televised debates, many have been the only ones that … Continue reading Assessing the risks to US renewables
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