As the demand for solar energy grows, floating solar photovoltaics (FPVs) are emerging as a key solution to land constraints. New research suggests that installing FPVs on just 10% of suitable water bodies could generate enough electricity to meet 16% of some countries’ energy needs. With additional benefits such as reducing water loss and improving … Continue reading Floating photovoltaic, a new frontier for renewable energy
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First Cohort of Solar Energy Innovators Awarded in Solar Prize Round 8
After competing in the Ready! Contest in the American-Made Solar Prize Round 8, 20 new innovators are now on their way to advancing technologies that can support the solar industry’s growth and adoption. These semifinalist teams each won $50,000 to further their innovations in the second phase of the prize. The U.S. Department of Energy … Continue reading First Cohort of Solar Energy Innovators Awarded in Solar Prize Round 8
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Photovoltaic solar power capacity in Ukraine grows by 800-850 MW in 2024 – Solar Energy Association head
In 2024, Ukraine added approximately 800–850 MW of solar power capacity through installations by businesses and households, according to Vladyslav Sokolovsky, Chairman of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine. “Solar power capacity increased in 2024. Based on our Association’s estimates, around 800-850 MW of solar power plants (SPPs) were installed last year,” Sokolovsky stated at … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power capacity in Ukraine grows by 800-850 MW in 2024 – Solar Energy Association head
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Curtailing solar photovoltaics is here to stay
As the penetration of variable renewable energy increases, curtailment of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation will only increase. Since curtailment will almost always be cheaper than investing in new transmission capacity or new grid-scale storage, curtailed energy should be rewarded, so that PV investment decisions can include curtailment as one of the flexibility options for grid … Continue reading Curtailing solar photovoltaics is here to stay
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Bahrain eyes 20% reliance on photovoltaic solar power
One of the key incentives introduced to encourage wider adoption was a financial reward for surplus electricity generated by private photovoltaic systems Bahrain has set an ambitious target of 20 per cent reliance on photovoltaic solar power by 2035, a top minister has said. Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser Humaidan, in a written reply … Continue reading Bahrain eyes 20% reliance on photovoltaic solar power
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Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
Türkiye is making significant strides toward its 2053 net-zero carbon emissions goal by ramping up investments in energy storage systems according to Türkiye daily. The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) approved a 35-gigawatt-hour (GWh) capacity allocation for grid-scale storage projects, with an estimated investment of $10 billion. Timeline: Energy storage investments will gain speed by … Continue reading Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
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Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
Spain’s solar power is on track to overtake wind power as the leading source in the country’s expanding renewable energy sector, which now accounts for more than half of the total energy mix, industry insiders told Xinhua. Renewable energy sources have supplied 57.5 per cent of Spain’s electricity production this year, according to the association … Continue reading Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
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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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Ørsted has completed 600 MW combined photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage project in the US
With a 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power. Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix, Arizona. The 300 MW solar farm and … Continue reading Ørsted has completed 600 MW combined photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage project in the US
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Farming and photovoltaica solar energy: a win-win solution
In northern Germany, Vattenfall is proving that farmland can produce both food and clean energy. As one of the largest Agri-PV project in Europe to date, it integrates solar panels with agriculture, boosting renewable energy production while preserving farmland for crops and livestock. In the village of Tützpatz in northeast Germany, home to fewer than … Continue reading Farming and photovoltaica solar energy: a win-win solution
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Photovoltaic and energy storage help enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency
On August 31, the staff from the Xin Gao Service Center of State Grid Taizhou Electric Power Supply Company assisted the Taizhou First Aluminum Factory in formulating a personalized “photovoltaic + energy storage” integrated plan, providing customers with stable and efficient clean energy supply and promoting green and low-carbon energy transformation. Amid the current backdrop … Continue reading Photovoltaic and energy storage help enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency
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China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping point
China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping pointThe plight of China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry dates back three years, when a surge in panel demand boosted prices and unlocked ambitious expansion plans that resulted in oversupply. The sector ended 2023 with the capacity to produce 1,154 gigawatts of solar modules, more than double the capacity … Continue reading China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping point
Continue readingFloating solar photovoltaics are expanding
Floating solar photovoltaics are a technology that allows solar panels to be installed in large bodies of water, such as reservoirs, lagoons and dams. This technology, born in 2005 and expanded since 2012, offers several advantages in terms of energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This system not only represents a boost for clean energy, … Continue reading Floating solar photovoltaics are expanding
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Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all the time. To keep the … Continue reading Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
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EDP Collaborates with Microsoft on Largest Photovoltaic Solar Energy Portfolio in Singapore
Microsoft will purchase 100 percent of the renewable energy exported to the grid from EDP Renewables’ SolarNova 8 project in Singapore. Long-term contract supports the development of new solar projects and contributes to Microsoft’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy. This is the second agreement signed between both companies in Singapore, reinforcing a collaboration for clean … Continue reading EDP Collaborates with Microsoft on Largest Photovoltaic Solar Energy Portfolio in Singapore
Continue readingEDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
EDP Renováveis exceeded 100 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in hybrid wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects in the Spanish market, having other similar projects in other geographies, including Portugal.EDP ??Renováveis ??has put into operation its third hybrid project in Spain, combining wind and solar photovoltaic energy, the Cruz de Hierro project, in Ávila, with … Continue reading EDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
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Photovoltaic solar energy crisis in China: excess supply causes a spiral of failures
Photovoltaic manufacturers enter restructuring processes or declare bankruptcy due to market prices lower than production costs due to ample supplyA growing number of Chinese solar equipment manufacturers have entered into restructuring or bankruptcy, amid growing oversupply and resulting price wars, which are causing huge financial losses and threatening the survival of many smaller companies. . … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy crisis in China: excess supply causes a spiral of failures
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Poland and Hungary lead Europe in photovoltaic solar power growth
Poland boosted its output from solar panels by 37% and Hungary by 49% in the first half of this year, while renewable energy outpaced carbon fuels in EU power stations for the first time, according to a report. The study by Ember, a think tank that campaigns for a transition from carbon-generated energy, said that … Continue reading Poland and Hungary lead Europe in photovoltaic solar power growth
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Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
Africa receives more bright sunlight than any other continent, highlighting its massive potential for solar energy solutions to bridge energy gaps. Countries already harness this abundant resource to drive sustainable development, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and boost economic growth. Here are the top ten largest operational solar energy projects across the continent. With the shift … Continue reading Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
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Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that it has begun to produce power from the True North solar project in Falls County, Texas, near Waco. With 20 MW commissioned thus far, this marks another major milestone for what will become the largest solar power project … Continue reading Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
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