Environmental impact statement for the Madrid Norte 1 photovoltaic plant project, 69 MW, for its evacuation infrastructure, in the provinces of Guadalajara and Madrid. The plant is promoted by Matrix Renovables. Prior administrative authorisation for modifications and administrative authorisation for construction for the Los Pradillos photovoltaic plant, 361.4 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in Carranque, … Continue reading Spain approves 24 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.69 GW in January
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The US energy transition is moving quickly: wind power and photovoltaics already surpass coal and natural gas
The U.S. energy transition is progressing rapidly, outpacing expectations. By the end of 2024, utility-scale wind power and photovoltaic solar generation grew by 298.8 million megawatt-hours (MWh) since 2019, surpassing the 202.3 million MWh increase in overall power demand. This demonstrates that renewables can not only meet rising energy needs but also displace fossil fuels. … Continue reading The US energy transition is moving quickly: wind power and photovoltaics already surpass coal and natural gas
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of January
In the last week of January, weekly average prices in the main European electricity markets were lower than the previous week. Lower demand and increased solar photovoltaic and wind energy production supported this evolution. However, during the week prices registered an upward trend that led most of them to reach the highest prices of the … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of January
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Wind power once again leads the production mix in Spain with a 30.9% share
National electricity demand in January increased by 2.3% compared to the same month of the previous year, once the effects of temperature and work have been discounted. In gross terms, demand is estimated at 22,682 GWh, 1.5% more than in January 2024. This January, renewables generated 13,524 GWh (12% more than in January 2024) and … Continue reading Wind power once again leads the production mix in Spain with a 30.9% share
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Grid-Connected Energy Storage Solutions: Shaping the Power Future
The evolution of solar technology has been nothing short of revolutionary. From the initial development of photovoltaic cells to advanced n-type solar cells, solar technology has made huge strides in efficiency and affordability. This makes solar power accessible to pretty much everyone—not just the tech geeks. Wind energy has also made great strides, both on … Continue reading Grid-Connected Energy Storage Solutions: Shaping the Power Future
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Understanding Long Duration Energy Storage: Technologies Shaping the Future of Energy
Photovoltaics and wind power both need storage to provide a stable supply. Long-duration energy storage (LDES) is a type of energy storage system capable of discharging energy over long periods, ranging from several hours to days. When there is an abundance of renewable energy, LDES allows us to store that surplus and use it during … Continue reading Understanding Long Duration Energy Storage: Technologies Shaping the Future of Energy
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President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could hit the solar, battery, wind power and electric vehicle industries particularly hard
Clean energy has gotten steadily cheaper for years thanks to a global network of research facilities and factories. That’s over now. President Donald Trump’s decision on Saturday to slap steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China signals the birth of a new global trade regime: one focused on nationalist protections, with potentially expensive repercussions for … Continue reading President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could hit the solar, battery, wind power and electric vehicle industries particularly hard
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Energy storage: 5 trends to watch in 2025
The global energy storage market had a record-breaking 2024 and continues to see significant future growth and technological advancement. As countries across the globe seek to meet their energy transition goals, energy storage is critical to ensuring reliable and stable regional power markets. Storage demand continues to escalate, driven by the pressing need to decarbonise … Continue reading Energy storage: 5 trends to watch in 2025
Continue readingLess cold temperatures and more wind energy lower European electricity market prices, but they remain above €100/MWh
In the fourth week of January, prices in the main European electricity markets fell compared to those of the previous week. Despite the declines, weekly averages were above €100/MWh in most markets, and many reached the highest daily price since at least the beginning of 2024. Declining demand due to less cold temperatures, as well … Continue reading Less cold temperatures and more wind energy lower European electricity market prices, but they remain above €100/MWh
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UAE launches first 24-hour solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi
In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale ’round the clock’ gigascale project, combining solar power and battery storage in Abu Dhabi. The launch was announced by … Continue reading UAE launches first 24-hour solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi
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How renewables boom could mitigate global climate change
Renewable energy already generates one-third of the world’s electricity, with China leading the pack. Is the momentum enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels? The global energy supply is radically changing. Solar and wind power’s share in the global electricity mix has almost quadrupled in a decade, from 5% in 2015 to … Continue reading How renewables boom could mitigate global climate change
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Global energy storage market
The global energy storage market added 175.4 GWh of installed capacity in 2024, with the three major regional markets—China, the Americas, and Europe—continuing to account for over 90% of global installations. In 2025, the global energy storage market is projected to maintain its growth trajectory, with new installed capacity reaching 221.9 GWh, up 26.5% YoY, … Continue reading Global energy storage market
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Battery energy storage comes of age
Wind power and photovoltaic solar dominate new power capacity additions worldwide but struggle to supply grids 24/7. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) can help, allowing more renewable power to be dispatched, reducing curtailment and enhancing grid stability. Today’s dominant energy storage technology, lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries, still has limitations, not least duration and supply chain. … Continue reading Battery energy storage comes of age
Continue readingEuropean Electricity Review 2025: Wind power and photovoltaic solar avoided €59 billion in fossil fuel imports
The EU’s electricity transition continued at pace in 2024, as photovoltaic solar overtook coal for the first time and gas declined for the fifth year in a row. Download PDF The European Electricity Review analyses full-year electricity generation and demand data for 2024 in all EU-27 countries to understand the region’s progress in transitioning from … Continue reading European Electricity Review 2025: Wind power and photovoltaic solar avoided €59 billion in fossil fuel imports
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Photovoltaic energy continues to set records, but cold weather and CO2 prices make European electricity markets more expensive in the third week of January
In the third week of January, prices rose in most major European electricity markets, driven by lower wind energy production, increased demand due to colder temperatures and higher gas and CO2 prices. On January 17, CO2 futures reached the highest settlement price since late May. Solar photovoltaic energy production increased, setting all?time records for a … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy continues to set records, but cold weather and CO2 prices make European electricity markets more expensive in the third week of January
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China’s photovoltaic (PV), wind power installations soared to record in 2024
China broke its own records for new wind power and photovoltaic (PV) solar power installations again last year, official data showed on Tuesday, accelerating from a breakneck pace set in 2023 as the country looks to peak its carbon emissions before 2030.Installed photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity climbed 45.2% and 18%, respectively, in 2024, … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic (PV), wind power installations soared to record in 2024
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Mexico plans to eliminate the dirtiest energy and switch to solar photovoltaic, wind power and hydroelectric power
With priority given to the combined cycle (gas) which is equivalent to 58.9 percent of electricity generation for 2024-2030, the Mexico Plan contemplates increasing the generation of clean energy from 22.5 percent in 2024 to 37.8 percent in 2030, as well as eliminating the use of coal. The Government of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo detailed in … Continue reading Mexico plans to eliminate the dirtiest energy and switch to solar photovoltaic, wind power and hydroelectric power
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Gas, wind energy and demand again marked a mixed evolution of European electricity market prices in the second week of 2025
In the second week of 2025, gas prices, wind energy and demand again marked a mixed evolution in the main European electricity markets. Declining gas prices and increased wind energy production drove prices down in some markets, while in others, rising demand favored the increase in prices. In the British N2EX market, on January 10 … Continue reading Gas, wind energy and demand again marked a mixed evolution of European electricity market prices in the second week of 2025
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UAE President witnesses launch of world’s first 24/7 Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Storage gigascale project to be built in Abu Dhabi
In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ gigascale project, combining solar power and battery storage in Abu Dhabi. The launch was announced … Continue reading UAE President witnesses launch of world’s first 24/7 Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Storage gigascale project to be built in Abu Dhabi
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Off-Grid Energy Mastery: Your Comprehensive Guide to Battery Systems and Photovoltaic Solar Integration
Broadly speaking, off-grid batteries capture and store energy generated from solar panels. These batteries are important in making sure you’ve got a continuous power supply, especially during periods when sunlight is unavailable. Essentially, they enable you to harness solar energy, provide resilience against grid outages, and often result in long-term cost savings. To get a … Continue reading Off-Grid Energy Mastery: Your Comprehensive Guide to Battery Systems and Photovoltaic Solar Integration
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