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China’s first 1-gigawatt floating offshore photovoltaic project successfully connects to State Grid

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s first million-kilowatt level offshore photovoltaic project has been connected to the national power grid on November 12. The one-million-kilowatt offshore photovoltaic project has seen the completion of the first 300 photovoltaic platforms, each platform measures 60 meters in length. … Continue reading →

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Fukang City’s 100-Gigawatt-Level Photovoltaic Industrial Park Successfully Connects to the Grid

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

“At 3:58 PM, the third attempt to connect the 220-kilovolt line from Fudong to Tao was successful, and the power is now flowing normally!” announced Dong Junhua, an employee at the State Grid Changji Power Supply Company’s Project Management Center, on … Continue reading →

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Germany to add 17.5 GW of photovoltaic in 2024

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Federal Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) expects that 17.5 GW of new photovoltaic capacity will be installed across Germany in 2024, reaching a new record level. In comparison, 15.3 GW of photovoltaic (PV) facilities were connected to … Continue reading →

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Pakistan’s surprise photovoltaic solar surge shocks experts and grid

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Now.Solar

Pakistan has grown its photovoltaic solar energy capacity by an astounding amount in a remarkably short space of time. The shock surge has given residents the power to survive blackouts, but it threatens to disrupt the grid. A solar surge has reached … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Illinois Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois’ energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create family-sustaining careers, and mitigate increasing risks of blackouts. “Clean energy is the … Continue reading →

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Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

The new photovoltaic system located on Lake Philippsee in southern Germany contains 27,160 solar modules. The massive PV unit has an installed capacity of 15 megawatts and covers eight hectares, according to operator Nexentury. It will provide 16 million kilowatt … Continue reading →

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North Seas countries set out clear vision on wind supply chain and grid build-out

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries held their annual meeting yesterday in Odense, Denmark. They reaffirmed their ambition to transform the North Seas into “Europe’s green power plant.” They gave clear recommendations to the new EU Commission … Continue reading →

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China Connects Massive Photovoltaic Power Plant to Grid in Xinjiang

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Now.Solar

China has once again pushed the boundaries of renewable energy with the connection of the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) power plant to its power grid. This monumental achievement marks a significant step in the country’s commitment to sustainable energy and … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Illinois Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Now.Solar

Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois’ energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create family-sustaining careers, and mitigate increasing risks of blackouts. “Clean energy is the … Continue reading →

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Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Now.Solar

Renewable energy has the full potential to power the world’s energy demands but can only be achieved through urgent improvements in grid infrastructure and integrated planning, REN21 report shows.Paris, France — In 2023, renewable energy hit a record-breaking high, accounting … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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GE Vernova announces 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects with Squadron Energy in Australia

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

GE Vernova to supply the 6.0-164 workhorse wind turbine in strategic framework agreement, providing 1.4 GW of wind power generation across three sites.Framework agreement includes 414 MW Uungala Wind Farm, 400 MW Jeremiah Wind Farm and 700 MW Spicers Creek … Continue reading →

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ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase

Posted on March 9, 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 Department of the Interior approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project: … Continue reading →

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GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, in partnership with Polimex Mostostal, has been awarded a key contract for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Poland.The project involves building the onshore infrastructure including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation including STATCOMs … Continue reading →

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TagEnergy and Vestas develop 220 MW of wind power in Castilla y León

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

TagEnergy and the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas have created a joint venture to develop a 220 megawatt (MW) wind portfolio in Castilla y León. Vestas will act as lead developer, while TagEnergy will bring its experience in wind farm … Continue reading →

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New three-phase hybrid inverter from Ingeteam for residential, commercial and industrial self-consumption

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

Ingeteam’s range of hybrid inverters (solar + batteries), so far available only in single-phase version, is now extended with four new three-phase hybrid inverter models of 10, 15, 20 and 30 kW, all of them with two photovoltaic MPPTs (MPPT: … Continue reading →

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France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

France’s “Figaro” reported on November 23, that the French energy minister announced on the 23rd through 54 onshore wind farm project applications, the total power of the project is 931 megawatt-hours, the average price of the tender is 86.94 euros … Continue reading →

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Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Wind Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project Developer working toward first delivery of clean energy to 30,000 homes and businesses from first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United … Continue reading →

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US sends first commercial offshore wind power to its grid

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

The United States has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy as the first commercial offshore wind farm began supplying power to the grid. The project, located off the coast of Rhode Island, marks a critical step towards the country’s … Continue reading →

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3 TWdc of new solar power PV installations between 2023 and 2032

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

Our latest quarterly global solar PV forecast has seen a 5% upgrade, projecting over 3 TWdc of new solar PV installations between 2023 and 2032. Decarbonisation and electrification commitments at a government and corporate level, along with expanding auction plans … Continue reading →

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RWE Continues Offshore Wind Power Success in the U.S.: Awarded 1.3 GW Offtake Wind Farm in

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Now.Solar

RWE’s joint venture in the New York Bight, Community Offshore Wind, successful in NYSERDA’s third offshore wind solicitation with a provisional offtake award of 1.3 GW for new offshore wind capacity to power at least 500,000 U.S. households.The first phase … Continue reading →

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US Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q3 2023

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

The U.S. storage market hit a new high in Q3 2023, installing the most capacity in a quarter to date with 7,322 megawatt hours (MWh) becoming operational in the third quarter of 2023.  As outlined in the American Clean Power … Continue reading →

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Vestas achieves the first wind project with Repsol with the most powerful wind turbines ever installed in Spain

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

Repsol has placed an order for 31 MW for the STEV wind farm, part of the Delta II project, which will be located in Aragon, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of five V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. This … Continue reading →

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Wind power in Peru: Acciona wind farm

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Now.Solar

ACCIONA Energía has connected its first renewable energy project in Peru, the San Juan de Marcona wind farm (135,7MW), to the National Interconnected Electricity System (SEIN) grid, representing an investment by the global renewable energy company of US$180 million (€164 … Continue reading →

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Solar power and on-shore wind energy provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Now.Solar

Estimates show small modular nuclear reactors would provide most expensive power and will not be available until 2030.Electricity generated by solar and on-shore wind is the cheapest in Australia, even after the significant expense of integrating them into the power … Continue reading →

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U.S. Department of Energy Top Clean Energy Accomplishments in 2023

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made monumental strides in advancing the clean energy goals of the Biden-Harris Administration. Through hundreds of funding announcements to make clean energy more accessible in every state, investments in scientific research, historic … Continue reading →

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Adani wind power project to offer lowest unit price in Sri Lanka

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

Sri Lanka is grappling with rising electricity generation costs, without the benefits seen in neighboring countries with Independent Power Producers (IPPs).Inadequate transmission planning revealed by network failures contrasts with advanced private settings in India, emphasizing technology-driven customer empowerment. To move … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola to install Spain’s first hybrid hydroelectric and solar plant

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola España has obtained environmental approval for Spain’s first hybrid photovoltaic and hydroelectric plantExternal link, opens in new window.  with the publication of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Official State Gazette (BOE). Called HIDRO Cedillo, the project will be located in … Continue reading →

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SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland submit planning application for Glenora wind farm

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have jointly submitted a planning application for Glenora wind farm to An Bord Pleanála. The proposed site is located in North Mayo, approximately 7 km southwest of Ballycastle and 6km southeast of Belderrig. The two … Continue reading →

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The largest electrical cable in the world allows sharing wind energy 765 km away

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

Viking Link is the largest HVDC interconnector in the world. Or in other words, the longest electrical cable, 765 km long and connecting the electrical networks of the United Kingdom and Denmark. This is a high-voltage submarine cable, buried in … Continue reading →

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China powers up Bangladesh’s wind power project

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Now.Solar

The first centralized wind power project in Bangladesh, the Cox’s Bazar wind power project, is connected to the grid and started power generation on Thursday, said its operator China’s State Power Investment Corp. Upon operation, the project will provide Bangladesh … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola progress its renewable energy strategy: the company installs almost 3,000 MW in the last twelve months

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola continues to move at pace with its commitment to being at the forefront of the energy transition, accelerating decarbonization and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The company has installed almost 3,000 MW of new renewables capacity (2,952 MW) in the last … Continue reading →

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ACP Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Vice President of Markets and Transmission Carrie Zalewski after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.5 billion in federal grant funding to help support grid expansion in the U.S.:  … Continue reading →

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EDP Renewables surpasses the 1 GWp installed capacity milestone in Asia Pacific

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

EDP Renewables has more than doubled its installed solar capacity in the Asia Pacific region, from approximately 480 MWp in February 2022 to more than 1 GWp. This is an important milestone for the company as it showcases its steadfast … Continue reading →

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