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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Photovoltaic and wind power in the fourth week of August
In the fourth week of August, prices declined in most European markets, supported by increased wind energy production coupled with decreases in demand and average temperatures. The exception was the Iberian market, where prices remained above €90/MWh for most of the week, with lower solar energy production in Spain and Portugal, and wind energy in … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the fourth week of August
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China’s installed power generation capacity up 14% from Jan. to July
China’s installed power generation capacity expanded 14 percent year on year in the first seven months of this year, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Friday. The country’s total installed power generation capacity reached about 3.1 billion kilowatts by the end of July, according to the data. Photo shows photovoltaic power panels and … Continue reading China’s installed power generation capacity up 14% from Jan. to July
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Photovoltaics (PV) leads the growth of energy production in OECD countries
Photovoltaic generation increased by 19.7%, according to the IEA monthly report. In OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) member countries, total net electricity production was 854.4 TWh in May 2024, an increase of 3.7% compared to the same month of the year past. This is stated in the Monthly Electricity Statistics of the IEA … Continue reading Photovoltaics (PV) leads the growth of energy production in OECD countries
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of August
Lower prices in the iberian electricity market, while prices rise in the rest of the european markets. In the third week of August, wind production together with the decrease in demand and average temperatures contributed to the drop in prices in the Iberian market of Spain and Portugal. In the rest of Europe’s major electricity … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of August
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In the second week of August, TTF gas futures prices continued their upward trend from the previous week, reaching levels above €40/MWh, which has not been seen since early December 2023. However, most of the main European electricity markets resisted the rise in gas prices and reached lower prices than the previous week, thanks to … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of AugustPhotovoltaic and wind energy
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The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Fifteen years ago, when the massive investment in solar and wind energy generation projects began to replace those produced with fossil fuels, it was not anticipated that their production would be greater than the storage and transmission capacity that the country has. The consequence: today part of a valuable cargo coming from the north and … Continue reading The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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CIP project with 730 MW of photovoltaic, 898 MW of wind power and 500 MW of hydrogen in Teruel
The Catalina project that CIP promotes in the province of Teruel includes 7 wind farms, 6 photovoltaic parks, their evacuation infrastructure to the green hydrogen production plant, and the 400 kV connection line. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the Danish fund that will build the Maestrazgo Cluster, has estimated the number of trees that will be … Continue reading CIP project with 730 MW of photovoltaic, 898 MW of wind power and 500 MW of hydrogen in Teruel
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Clean Energy Industry to Power Economic Growth with $500 Billion in New Investments, 100K New Manufacturing Jobs
A new report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) shows that, in the last two years, the U.S. clean energy industry has announced $500 billion in new investments, spurring the American economy and creating tens of thousands of new jobs. ACP’s 2024 Clean Energy Investing in America report finds that the industry … Continue reading Clean Energy Industry to Power Economic Growth with $500 Billion in New Investments, 100K New Manufacturing Jobs
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The installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy in India reaches 85.47 GW and wind energy, 46.65 GW
The government reported on Tuesday that the total installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the country amounts to 85.47 gigawatts (GW) and wind energy to 46.65 GW. India has taken several measures and initiatives to promote the development of renewable energy (RE), including solar and wind energy. These measures directly or indirectly incentivize … Continue reading The installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy in India reaches 85.47 GW and wind energy, 46.65 GW
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of August
In the first week of August, gas and CO2 prices rose, leading to price increases in most of the main European electricity markets. The Italian market registered the highest daily price of the year on July 29 and the Iberian market the second highest on August 5. The French market broke the historical record for … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of August
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Acciona Energía signs agreement with eSPap to supply renewable electricity to public entities in Portugal
In addition to the commercialization of clean energy, ACCIONA Energy has 166MW of renewable generation assets in Portugal, including wind power and photovoltaic energy installations. The company’s portfolio in Portugal includes 16 wind farms and the Amareleja Photovoltaic Power Plant. ACCIONA Energía announced today that it has signed a framework contract with the Portuguese Public … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs agreement with eSPap to supply renewable electricity to public entities in Portugal
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For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total
The demand for electrical energy in Spain falls by 0.8% in July. For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 24% of the total, the largest share in its history. Monthly production with renewables such as wind power, photovoltaic, hydraulic and solar thermal energy. In our country it meant 55.3% … Continue reading For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total
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Wind energy and photovoltaic overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity
Report finds 13 member states generated more energy from wind and solar power than coal and gas for first time in 2024 Ajit Niranjan Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels have overtaken fossil fuels to generate 30% of the European Union’s electricity in the first half of the year, a report has found. Power generation … Continue reading Wind energy and photovoltaic overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of July
In the fourth week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets, as well as gas and CO2 futures prices, remained in the same range as in the previous week. Most electricity markets registered negative prices on Sunday, July 28. On that day, Italy registered the highest photovoltaic energy production for a July month. … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of July
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Acciona Energía sells hydro portfolio in Spain to Elawan Energy
ACCIONA Energía announced today that it has reached an agreement with Elawan Energy, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation, for the sale of 100% of Acciona Saltos de Agua, S.L. group (ASA) for €287 million. The transaction perimeter is debt-free. The ASA portfolio comprises 23 fully-owned hydroelectric plants totalling 175MW of installed capacity located in the … Continue reading Acciona Energía sells hydro portfolio in Spain to Elawan Energy
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Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has granted the Administrative Construction Authorisation (AAC) to 283 renewables energy projects totalling 28GW that had to obtain it before July 25, in accordance with the deadlines and milestones established by Royal Decree-Law 23/2020. The projects add up to 28,123MW and their execution will … Continue reading Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
Continue readingChile installs 3,962 MW of photovoltaic and 1,882 MW of wind power
Currently, there are more than 3.9 GW PV under construction in the country. 67% of Chile’s electricity generation in June was renewable and solar energy represented 15% of monthly generation.Generadoras Chile has presented its monthly bulletin corresponding to June. According to the report, the National Electric System (SEN) has a total installed capacity of 33,580 … Continue reading Chile installs 3,962 MW of photovoltaic and 1,882 MW of wind power
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Global photovoltaic (PV) tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc
The US region saw 10% YoY increase to more than 37 GWdc of shipments in 2023. Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 gigawatts direct current (GWdc), reflecting a strong year for utility-scale solar in most regions across the world. The top ten vendors accounted for 90% of the global market … Continue reading Global photovoltaic (PV) tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc
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DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
Nine Projects Across Seven States Will Support Solar-Powered Production of Hydrogen and Lower Emissions from the Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Other Sectors. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda , the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $33 million for nine projects across seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal (CST) … Continue reading DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
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