Monthly Archives: January 2025

The Dazzling Future of Solar Photovoltaics

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Now.Solar

A photovoltaic cell is a simple thing: a square piece of silicon 160-185 millimeters on a side and 0.2 millimeters thick, with thin wires on the front and an electrical contact on the back. If illuminated with light and a … Continue reading →

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ICE to build Costa Rica’s largest photovoltaic solar plant in Guanacaste

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced the construction of the largest photovoltaic solar plant in the country, following the approval by the ICE Board of Directors of the feasibility and implementation phase of the Colorado Photovoltaic Solar Project. The … Continue reading →

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The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Now.Solar

European electricity markets are facing an unprecedented energy revolution, driven by the rise of renewable energies. Batteries and hybridisation of technologies are emerging as key players in this transformation process, not only optimising the integration of clean energy but also … Continue reading →

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ACWA Power, Badeel and SAPCO announce financial close on 5.5 GW of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Now.Solar

These projects, valued at $3.2 billion, aim to generate a combined capacity of 5.5 GW of solar energy for Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabian company ACWA Power, PIF subsidiary Badeel and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO) have achieved financial close on the … Continue reading →

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TotalEnergies commissions its largest utility-scale photovoltaic plants with batteries in the United States

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Now.Solar

TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has started commercial operations of Danish Fields and Cottonwood, two utility-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage located in southeast Texas. These new projects, with a combined capacity of 1.2 GW, are part of a portfolio … Continue reading →

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Spain approves 650 MW for 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects, including 39.6 BESS from Naturgy

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the last week of September of 11 photovoltaic and hybridisation projects with wind energy and batteries (BESS).Prior administrative authorisation of the construction modifications, and the declaration of public utility, for the Mudarra … Continue reading →

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How the US lost the solar photovoltaic (PV) race to China

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

Bloomberg Opinion’s climate columnist visited Michigan, the former heart of the solar industry, and China to learn how good, old-fashioned capitalism won out. By David Fickling It all starts with a crystal. To make the solar cells that are projected to … Continue reading →

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China improves photovoltaics (PV) with first 100% recycled panel

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

Trinasolar has used 37 recycling technologies to create the world’s first photovoltaic module made entirely from discarded panels.Chinese company Trinasolar, specializing in the production of solar panels, photovoltaic power systems and energy storage solutions, has unveiled what it claims to … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy grows 56% in one year and reaches 39 GW in Brazil

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Now.Solar

Projections indicate that installed photovoltaic capacity should reach 45 GW in 2024. Brazil surpassed the mark of 39 GW in installed photovoltaic capacity of solar energy in the sum of GC (Centralized Generation) and DG (Distributed Generation), according to data … Continue reading →

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RWE completes three battery storage projects in Texas and Arizona for photovoltaics (PV) with 190 megawatts

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Now.Solar

Construction activities are underway on an additional 770 megawatts of battery storage projects in the U.S. Globally, RWE’s battery storage capacity now stands at around 700 MW. RWE continues to deliver on its Growing Green Strategy. In the U.S., the … Continue reading →

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Greenalia obtains financing for 3 GW of photovoltaics in the US.

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

Spanish renewable project developer Greenalia has secured €185.6 million in financing lines to support the development of its 3 GW wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) portfolio in the United States. The new income will be obtained in the form of … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola and Exiom inaugurate their photovoltaic solar panel factory in Spain in spring

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola and Exiom will inaugurate this spring the first large solar panel factory in Spain, located in the Asturian municipality of Langreo, with which both companies seek, among other objectives, to reinforce their commitment to the economic reactivation of the … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic (PV) installations will reach 574 GW in 2024 worldwide

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Now.Solar

BloombergNEF highlights in a new report that developers installed 444 GW of new PV capacity worldwide in 2023. It says new installations could reach 574 GW in 2024, 627 GW in 2025 and 880 GW in 2030.The world could install … Continue reading →

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EDP Renewables inaugurates new hybrid photovoltaic and wind energy project in Portugal

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Now.Solar

The photovoltaic plant installed next to an operational wind farm nearly doubles renewable production at that location and accelerates the energy transition in the central region of the country. The projectis the second hybrid operation in Portugal. At the end … Continue reading →

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After auction, photovoltaic solar energy participation goes from 3% to 26% in Colombia

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

99% of the energy allocated was solar, and 1% for thermal plants, including biomass, a fact that occurs for the first time in the history of the country.Last Friday, the Reliability Charge Auction for the National Interconnected System, SIN, concluded, … Continue reading →

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GCL SI secures 550 MW photovoltaic module deal with SJVN in India

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

GCL System Integration (GCL SI) has landed a substantial deal for supplying 550 MW of photovoltaic solar modules to SJVN Green Energy Limited (SJVN), a state-owned renewable energy developer in India. Following a recent 1.1GW collaboration with another Indian power giant, this … Continue reading →

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Chinese-built solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant shines in northern Bangladesh

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Now.Solar

Mymensingh district in north-central Bangladesh has a diverse landscape of valleys and mountainous terrain. With a height of 19 meters above the sea, the district is the highest place of all the main cities of the delta country. Due to … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s central province bets on photovoltaic solar energy

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Now.Solar

The South African province of Gauteng is moving ahead with plans to establish a solar park with a capacity of at least 800 megawatts (MW) that will be connected to the national grid. According to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, the … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic solar energy boom in Chile: in less than two months there are already 20 projects for more than US$ 2 billion

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Now.Solar

Only 52 days of the year have passed and what experts have called “a solar energy boom” is in full swing, according to the projects entered into environmental processing. As of February 20, a total of 81 projects from various … Continue reading →

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Avangrid’s Fourth Wind Farm in Illinois Achieves Commercial Operation

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Now.Solar

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced Midland Wind has achieved commercial operation. The 106 MW wind farm located in Henry County is the company’s fourth wind farm in Illinois, … Continue reading →

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In 2023, India added 7.5 GW of photovoltaic solar capacity

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Now.Solar

In 2023, India added 7.5 GW of photovoltaic solar capacity, a sharp drop from the 13.4 GW installed in 2022. Large-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar installations took the biggest hit, decreasing by 50.8% to 5.8 GW from the previous year’s 11.7 … Continue reading →

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Ørsted and Incheon City sign MoU to establish world-class offshore wind power industry in Korea’s Incheon region

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Now.Solar

Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to cooperate on developing a world-class offshore wind power industry in the region. The aim of the agreement is to establish a successful local wind power industry … Continue reading →

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How Much Do Photovoltaic Panels Cost In 2024?

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Now.Solar

The cost of solar panels ranges anywhere from $8,500 to $30,500, with the average 6kW solar system falling around $12,700. Solar panel prices vary based on where you live, the size of the system, the type of solar panels and more. With … Continue reading →

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Global Wind Energy Council opens new global headquarters in Lisbon

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today officially opened its new global headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. The office at Lisbon’s Unicorn Factory places GWEC at the heart of the city’s innovative cleantech sector, at a time when Portugal is … Continue reading →

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China’s photovoltaics (PV) enjoy brighter prospects

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

Photovoltaic (PV) producers have delayed or canceled capacity expansion plans and even reduced production, partially addressing overcapacity issues. China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry’s protracted battle against overcapacity may be coming to an end, after years of bitter price wars and … Continue reading →

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The United States installed 63 GW of new power generation this year, of which photovoltaic accounted for 60 percent.

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. will add 62.8 gigawatts (GW) of installed utility-scale generation in 2024. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest forecast, in 2024, the U.S. will add 62.8 gigawatts of new utility-scale … Continue reading →

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Mexico has the potential to develop more photovoltaic plants: AMIF

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Now.Solar

In Mexico there is an excellent opportunity to develop photovoltaic plants, stated Carlos Ortiz, former president of the Mexican Association of the Photovoltaic Industry (AMIF). According to the expert, the average amount of solar radiation received in the country is … Continue reading →

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North Africa’s Renewable Potential and Strategic Location Reinforce Its Role in Energy Transition

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Now.Solar

North Africa – Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Sudan – faces significant challenges due to climate change, which increasingly disrupts the region’s economies that rely on agriculture, fishery and tourism. Climate mitigation efforts, including renewable energy deployment is therefore … Continue reading →

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China needs huge expansion of photovoltaic solar, wind power to reach climate goals

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Now.Solar

China will need to expand its current solar and wind energy capacity by eight- to tenfold to fulfill its 2060 carbon neutrality goals, a University of California-led study has found. Achieving these aims will also require large-scale construction of transmission … Continue reading →

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AES awards TSK a 460 MW hybrid photovaltaic solar project (260 PV+200 BESS)

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Now.Solar

This new award in Puerto Rico is in addition to the plants executed by AES in the Dominican Republic, strengthening the alliance with the American energy company, which has a strong presence in the Caribbean region. The MARAHU project consists … Continue reading →

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EDP Renewables secures largest Singapore public tender to install up to 200 MWp solar photovoltaic capacity

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Now.Solar

EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy development, has been awarded Phase 8 of the SolarNova program, a Singapore public tender to select a developer of distributed solar energy. The auction was jointly led by Singapore’s Housing and Development Board and … Continue reading →

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European first-of-its kind photovoltaic (PV), wind power & storage combination

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Now.Solar

Global renewable energy company BayWa r.e. and Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announce the successful deployment of a unique combination of wind and solar generation together with battery storage within the microgrid at the Fraunhofer … Continue reading →

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EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority for Photovoltaic Solar+Storage Energy Project

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

EDF Renewables North America today announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for a portion of the Bonanza Solar and Storage project. The carbon-free electricity generated by the 125 MWac solar photovoltaic (PV) system and 65 … Continue reading →

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China’s growth in utility-scale photovoltaic surpassed that of rooftops last year

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

China installed more solar panels in power plants than on rooftops last year for the first time since 2020 as President Xi Jinping’s push to build large-scale renewable facilities in inland deserts boosted growth. The country added 120 gigawatts of … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic (PV) surpasses gas and already supplies almost 10% of the electricity in mainland Spain

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

Renewables generated 52.1%, up to 12,202 GWh of electricity, with wind power being the first source of generation in Spain for the fourth consecutive month with 24.6% of all electricity production for the month. For their part, technologies free of … Continue reading →

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Cosin Solar completes heliostats on former Three Gorges Concentrated Solar Power project

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

The 100 MW Tower Concentrated Solar Power project, Jinta ZhongGuang was originally planned by the largest renewable energy firm in the world, Three Gorges Renewables, that built the 22 GW Three Gorges Dam. Cosin Solar bought the project from them … Continue reading →

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Renewable energy fails in Southern Europe in the last week of the year

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

The last week of the year 2023 registered the expected drop in demand due to the Christmas holiday period. Increased solar energy production in countries such as Germany and France contributed to price declines in the EPEX SPOT market. However, … Continue reading →

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Repsol begins to produce renewable photovoltaic electricity in Andalusia

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

Repsol has started producing electricity at Sigma, its first renewable project in Andalusia. Located in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), it is made up of five solar plants with a total installed capacity of 204 MW. With an investment of close … Continue reading →

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What we’ve known about Indian Concentrated Solar Power tender in Q1 2024

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

It was reported that India will carry out a round of renewable energy bidding in the first quarter of 2024, which requires bidders to submit a program must contain more than 50% of the CSP capacity. This news got great … Continue reading →

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Brazil penalizes the import of photovoltaics

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

The increase in the import tax on photovoltaic solar panels, announced by Brazil in 2023, puts at risk the installation of 18 GW of solar plants, responsible for 540 thousand green jobs. This was stated by Rodrigo Sauaia, general director … Continue reading →

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Acciona Energía completes its first wind-solar hybrid plant

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Now.Solar

Located in the municipalities of Villalba del Rey and Tinajas (Cuenca), the new 29.4MW photovoltaic facility joins an existing 36MW wind power complex. ACCIONA Energía has completed its first hybrid renewable energy plant with the construction of a 29.4MW photovoltaic … Continue reading →

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EDP Renewables starts production of its first photovoltaic project in the Netherlands

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Now.Solar

Developed by Kronos Solar EDPR, this marks the initial step of EDPR’s plan to install close to 100 MWp in the country over the next few months. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a leading developer of renewable energy worldwide, has taken another … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic solar power will supply almost all growth in U.S. electricity generation through 2025

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Now.Solar

We expect solar electric generation will be the leading source of growth in the U.S. electric power sector. In our January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which contains new forecast data through December 2025, we forecast new capacity will boost the solar share … Continue reading →

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Naturgy begins its second photovoltaic in the United States

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Grimes project, with an investment of more than 285 million euros, will have a power of 210 MW that will supply renewable energy to more than 140,000 homes in the State of Texas. Naturgy continues to grow in the … Continue reading →

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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more … Continue reading →

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Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue Renewables 2023 Explore report Read the report At … Continue reading →

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