Monthly Archives: March 2024

OHLA is awarded a new photovoltaic plant in Spain for more than 45 million euros

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Now.Solar

OHLA expands its clean energy portfolio. The company adds a new renewable contract after contracting the construction, start-up and operation of a new photovoltaic plant in Castilla y León, for an amount of more than 45 million euros. Over the … Continue reading →

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Eni enters floating offshore wind energy in Spain

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Now.Solar

Plenitude, controlled by Italian energy company Eni, has signed a strategic partnership with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to accelerate the development of offshore wind projects in Spain. According to Plenitude, this collaboration strengthens the existing joint venture between … Continue reading →

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China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

newable energy technologies such as wind turbines and photovoltaics, according to a study by the EU, creating a challenge for its green technology ambitions.China led the number of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as solar and wind energy, as well … Continue reading →

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Japan launches major offshore wind auctions

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

In a significant step towards the development of renewable energy, the Japanese government has launched a third round of auctions. The goal is to select developers for two new offshore wind energy areas in the northern region of Japan. Together, … Continue reading →

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ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the official launch of its new annual Energy Storage Summit — ACP RECHARGE. The summit will connect the nation’s leading storage manufacturers, renewable developers, policy makers, and thought leaders for discussions on technological … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola takes another step forward towards the commissioning of the Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola has taken another step towards the commissioning of the Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex by successfully connecting to the grid one of the two turbines of the Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant – the last of the Complex’s turbines to come on stream.  … Continue reading →

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Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Now.Solar

Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations 22 January 202408:00(CET) The Blandford Road battery storage asset in the UK has come into operation. The operational phase marks an important milestone in Equinor’s ambition of delivering flexible power solutions in … Continue reading →

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ENGIE inaugurates a 72 MW photovoltaic park in the Sevillian town of Huévar del Aljarafe

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Now.Solar

ENGIE, a world-leading company in energy and low-carbon services, today inaugurated its new photovoltaic park in Huévar del Aljarafe, Seville. With a capacity of 72 megawatts (MW) and an investment of close to 40 million euros, this project consolidates ENGIE’s … Continue reading →

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Europe sets course for cooperation on cross-border offshore wind energy grids

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

Today the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) published EU Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs). The ONDPs are the first comprehensive cross-border review of existing offshore grid capacity and future offshore grid requirements at sea basin level. … Continue reading →

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Rio Tinto acquires 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic plant in Australia

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

Rio Tinto, the mining giant, on Wednesday announced a deal to buy all the electricity from the 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm in Australia, in an effort to cut their global carbon emissions in half by 2030. The 25-year agreement … Continue reading →

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The economics of wind and photovoltaics (PV) demand massive investments in integration now

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

The expansion of renewable energy and electrification is growing rapidly in many parts of the world as momentum behind the global energy transition gathers pace. While the renewable energy technologies driving this change are well-known and, in many cases, cost … Continue reading →

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Enercon installs 2.4 GW of wind turbines in 2023

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

German wind turbine manufacturer and installer Enercon GmbH installed 2,421 MW of wind power in 2023, a 28% increase over the previous year. With a total of 628 wind turbines, Enercon achieved its operational goals over the past year. In … Continue reading →

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EDP Renovables launches a 297 MW wind farm in Alberta, Canada

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Now.Solar

EDP Renovables North America has begun commercial operations at the 297 MW Sharp Hills wind farm in the Canadian province of Alberta. Located in the Special Areas Township, near the villages of Sedalia and New Bridgen, the wind farm will … Continue reading →

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ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitation Awards

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced the procurement of 3,742 MW of offshore wind to Attentive Energy Two … Continue reading →

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How Australia installed solar photovoltaic panels in one in three homes

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Now.Solar

For a brief period over several weekends this spring, the state of South Australia, with a population of 1.8 million, did something no other place of similar size can hope to do: generate enough energy from panels rooftop solar panels … Continue reading →

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DHL Group secures green electricity from RWE’s Offshore Wind Farm

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Now.Solar

DHL Group has agreed a long-term electricity supply contract with RWE Supply & Trading for the purchase of around 104 gigawatt-hours of electricity from renewable sources per year from 2026, thus taking a further step towards its own decarbonization targets. … Continue reading →

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Polysilicon prices on the rise amid photovoltaic n-type shortage

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Now.Solar

Solar-grade polysilicon prices, particularly in the n-type category, have witnessed a notable uptick, according to the latest report from the Silicon Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. Polysilicon Material Price Range (CNY/kg) Average Price (CNY/kg) Average Price (USD/kg) Weekly … Continue reading →

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Rio Tinto acquires 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic plant in Australia

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Now.Solar

Rio Tinto, the mining giant, on Wednesday announced a deal to buy all the electricity from the 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm in Australia, in an effort to cut their global carbon emissions in half by 2030. The 25-year agreement … Continue reading →

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The economics of wind and photovoltaics (PV) demand massive investments in integration now

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

The expansion of renewable energy and electrification is growing rapidly in many parts of the world as momentum behind the global energy transition gathers pace. While the renewable energy technologies driving this change are well-known and, in many cases, cost … Continue reading →

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New industrial policy proposes production of photovoltaic cells in Brazil

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

Brazil’s new industrial policy, launched this Tuesday (22), with guidelines for the period from 2024 to 2026 and which includes a series of objectives that the country must achieve until 2033, contains in its content some important issues for the … Continue reading →

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How Extreme Weather and System Aging Affect the US Photovoltaic Fleet

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Now.Solar

Massive Data Set of Photovoltaic System Performance Quantifies the Small but Significant Impacts of Extreme Weather and Long-Term Degradation, With Important Lessons for the PV Industry. For photovoltaic (PV) systems—designed to operate over lifetimes of 20, 30, or even 50 … Continue reading →

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Wind energy reaches 21 GW of installed capacity in Brazil

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Now.Solar

Energy generation from wind power reached 21.03 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity in Brazil, compared to 17.7 GW in 2020, with 777 wind farms distributed in 12 states. The data is from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica). According to … Continue reading →

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EDP Renewables seals its first long-term photovoltaic contract in Germany

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Now.Solar

EDP Renewables (EDPR), leader in the development of renewable energy worldwide, signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Lhyfe, a producer and supplier of green hydrogen to serve industry and mobility sectors. The deal signed through Kronos Solar EDPR is … Continue reading →

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Ørsted to acquire full ownership of Sunrise Wind subject to award in New York 4 offshore wind solicitation

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Now.Solar

Ørsted has signed an agreement with Eversource to acquire Eversource’s 50 % share of Sunrise Wind, a 924 MW offshore wind farm which would deliver power to New York. The acquisition is subject to the successful award of Sunrise Wind … Continue reading →

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US offshore wind industry reaches 3.7 gigawatts

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Now.Solar

The US offshore wind industry suffered one blow after another last year, including the cancellation of two projects totaling 2.2 gigawatts planned for the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of New Jersey. That made for some cheering among offshore wind … Continue reading →

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Alantra and Solarig close financing of €213 million for their 1.9 GW photovoltaic (PV) platform

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Now.Solar

The investment platform is made up of 50 solar plants located in southern Europe, whose development is led by Solarig. Once these facilities reach the Ready-to-Build phase, the investment vehicle N-Sun Energy, managed by Alantra Solar (partnership between Alantra and … Continue reading →

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China provides more than half of the world’s additional wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2023

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

A total of 510 gigawatts of renewable energy generation capacity will be installed worldwide in 2023, with China contributing more than 50 percent, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said Thursday. China has become an indispensable force to drive the development … Continue reading →

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Unprecedented renewables growth keeps 2030 tripling dream alive – IEA’s Heymi Bahar

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022, with the next five years set to see the fastest growth yet. China and solar photovoltaic (PV) were the stars of the show. Energy Monitor interviews Heymi Bahar, co-author of … Continue reading →

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The United States installed 30.8 GW of solar photovoltaics (PV) in 2023

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Now.Solar

The residential and commercial sectors contribute 30% of photovoltaic generation in the United StatesThe pace of solar PV commissioning in the United States has increased more than one and a half times. The capacity of PV panels commissioned nationwide increased … Continue reading →

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Opengy builds the first photovoltaic (PV) plant with grid connection in the Community of Madrid

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Now.Solar

Opengy builds the first ground-based photovoltaic plant with grid connection in the Community of Madrid Opengy has begun the construction of the first ground-based photovoltaic plant with connection to the authorized grid and under construction in the history of the … Continue reading →

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Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from … Continue reading →

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Installed solar power photovoltaic (PV) capacity in China increased by 216 gigawatts (GW), up 55.2% in 2023

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

China’s installed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity rose 55.2% in 2023, data released by the National Energy Agency showed on Friday.The country built more than 216 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy photovoltaic (PV) in 2023, underscoring the scale and pace … Continue reading →

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CIP to invest $1.92 billion in offshore wind energy in the Philippines

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

CIP’s wind farm will stretch along the northern coast of Northern Samar province and is expected to begin operations in late 2025.Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will invest PHP 108 billion ($1.92 billion) in a 650 MW offshore wind energy park … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Companies in India

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) sector is heating up in an effort to meet the ambitious goal of sourcing 50 percent of its energy from wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) by 2030. Boosted by $3.2 billion in government incentives, the country … Continue reading →

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Ørsted pulls out of Maryland offshore wind power projects citing economic conditions

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Now.Solar

Energy multinational Ørsted has unexpectedly withdrawn from agreements with the state of Maryland to develop two offshore wind projects. The decision came as a result of worsening economic conditions and challenges facing the company. Initially, Orsted had been selected by … Continue reading →

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Thirteen photovoltaic solar energy photovoltaic (PV) projects will begin in 2024 in the Caribbean of Colombia

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Now.Solar

Photovoltaic technological developments to generate energy will make the Colombian Caribbean the main recipient of FNCER non-conventional energy source projects in 2024.A report by SER Colombia, a union that brings together companies in the energy sector, has identified that for … Continue reading →

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Verano submits environmental impact assessment for proposed 5.85GW solar power photovoltaic (PV) project in Peru

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Now.Solar

Chilean solar developer Verano Energy has submitted an environmental impact assessment for its proposed Horizonte de Verano solar project in Peru, a mammoth facility that will include a solar farm with a capacity of 5.85GW. Should the project to built … Continue reading →

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Invenergy awarded 291 megawatt wind energy contract from Hydro-Québec

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Now.Solar

Invenergy, the leading privately held global developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to confirm today that Hydro-Quebec has selected the Pohénégamook–Picard–Saint-Antonin–Wolastokuk 2 (PPAW 2) wind project to be developed and constructed as part of its A/O … Continue reading →

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Home Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Reduces 2,000 Mauritian Households’ Electricity Costs and Carbon Emissions

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

The Central Electricity Board (CEB), under the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities of Mauritius, has made significant strides in scaling up the deployment of solar (photovoltaics) PV systems under the Home Solar Project (HSP) scheme. The initiative is made … Continue reading →

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China achieves record solar growth in 2023 and adds 216.88 GW of photovoltaics (PV)

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has set a new benchmark in solar energy expansion, adding a groundbreaking 216.88 gigawatts (GW) of new solar power in 2023. The surge was particularly evident in December, when the country added 51.87 GW, according to the latest data from … Continue reading →

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