Monthly Archives: April 2024

China’s power generation up 8 pct in December 2023

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

A breakdown of the data revealed that the output of photovoltaic solar power soared 17.2 percent year on year, while that for thermal power rose 9.3 percent. The output of wind power and hydropower climbed 7.4 percent and 2.5 percent, … Continue reading →

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BOEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Analysis of Central Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Areas

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the availability of its draft environmental review of wind energy areas offshore … Continue reading →

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First seaweed from wind farm Kriegers Flak harvested this spring

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

2024 will be a year full of milestones in the WIN@sea project, in which Danish researchers are busy producing food under the surface of the sea in Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm, Vattenfall’s Danish Kriegers Flak. Green energy will not … Continue reading →

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Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 595 MW Garoña photovoltaic project

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

Solaria has obtained the Administrative Construction Authorization for its second 595 MW Garoña flagship project. With this authorization, Solaria reiterates its goal of reaching 3 GW by the end of 2024. The Garoña photovoltaic project is a clear example of … Continue reading →

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Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

Renewables energy major EDF Renewables has been working closely with offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore in Norway since 2021. The work includes delivering a competitive bid for the Utsira Nord tender. Now, the consortium has signed an agreement also … Continue reading →

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20 Teams Win First Phase of Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Winning Teams Submitted Creative Solutions To Boost U.S. Wind Energy Industry Sustainability. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 20 winners of the first phase of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. Administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), … Continue reading →

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CIP launches new company dedicated to developing energy island projects globally

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) is launching Copenhagen Energy Islands (“CEI”), a new development company dedicated to developing energy islands globally with backing from Nordic, European, and North American investors, Copenhagen Energy Islands will build on CIP’s long-standing experience and expertise … Continue reading →

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Cyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

The Republic of Cyprus has secured €40 million from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables. Energy Minister George Papanastasiou, in a letter to Parliament, emphasizes … Continue reading →

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Avaada Group will develop 6 GW of hybrid wind energy and solar photovoltaic projects in Gujarat (India)

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

Avaada Group, India’s prominent integrated energy platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat. This strategic alliance aims to set up hybrid wind-solar projects with an aggregate 6000 MW (6 GW) capacity in the state … Continue reading →

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RWE commissions innovative agrivoltaics demonstration plant

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Now.Solar

Three technical solutions integrate power generation and agriculture; Plant makes use of recultivated land at Garzweiler opencast mine. Research activities to start in spring; crops such as alfalfa, broad beans and raspberries to be planted. Forschungszentrum Jülich and Fraunhofer ISE … Continue reading →

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São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Now.Solar

The completion of the works is scheduled for the end of 2025, with investments of R$ 450 million.The State of São Paulo inaugurated and delivered the first stage of implementation of the first floating solar photovoltaic plant in the capital … Continue reading →

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World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state’s electric power from coal and oil to solar photovoltaic and wind power.  “This … Continue reading →

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China proposes first standards for recycling wind turbines to manage imminent surge of retired equipment

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Proposed standards prioritise reuse and recycling of wind blades while banning landfilling and burning. By 2030, 35 million tonnes of waste from decommissioned wind and solar photovoltaic equipment will need to be recycled, recycling association says. China has issued its … Continue reading →

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Masdar in talks to build 1GW photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

Masdar is planning to build a photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq with an output capacity of 1,000 megawatts (MW) in the first phase. Officials from the UAE company discussed the project with Iraqi Electricity Minister Ali Fadil in Baghdad … Continue reading →

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EDP Renováveis starts the operation of the first hybrid wind power and solar photovoltaic project in Spain

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

The announcement confirms the pioneering role of EDP Renováveis ??in the development of new solutions to accelerate the energy transition. In 2023, the company had already started operations of hybrid parks in Portugal and Poland. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a leading … Continue reading →

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NTPC REL Initiates Bidding for 1200 MW Khavda Solar Project’s Photovoltaic Module Supply

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

The comprehensive scope of work for this package includes the manufacturing, supply, packing, forwarding, and transportation of open category crystalline solar PV modules. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has commenced the bidding process for the supply of solar photovoltaic … Continue reading →

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Head of International Energy Agency considers China world champion in wind power and photovoltaic

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has emerged as a world champion in green energy, achieving a remarkable surge in renewable capacity and playing a pivotal role in global energy cooperation, said Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).  Global renewable energy … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic solar power plants can provide a vital home for native insects

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

Solar farms can provide key habitats for insects and other pollinators to rehabilitate the local environment, according to new research. US researchers have found that when fields housing solar photovoltaics (PVs) are planted with native plants, they can attract large … Continue reading →

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Revolutionizing offshore wind energy with green hydrogen

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

The offshore wind industry will explode in the coming years, with a projected capacity of 500 gigawatts on water by 2050. However, the challenge remains: how can this vast amount of energy be efficiently transported and used? Enter Copenhagen Energy … Continue reading →

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The price of photovoltaic solar panels

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

One of the biggest concerns for many countries worldwide is the cost of solar photovoltaic panels. The increasing need for sustainable energy sources necessitates governments and people to consider installation, upkeep, and operation costs. We will thoroughly examine several factors … Continue reading →

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36 gigawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2024 and 43 GW in 2025 in the US

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

Facing economic and political headwinds, the U.S. solar PV industry is expected to slow in both the residential and utility-scale segments, dimming the industry’s prospects of leading the country’s power generation in the coming years. two years. In its latest … Continue reading →

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