Tag Archives: Photovoltaic

Panama’s largest private photovoltaic project is underway

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Now.Solar

Grupo Rey, a leader in the retail sector in Panama, and ENSA Servicios, a leading company in comprehensive energy solutions and subsidiary of Grupo EPM, have signed an agreement that represents an important milestone for both companies, as it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Energy China to build a one-gigawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

A historic one-gigawatt solar project in Iraq is set to begin soon by state-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China) based in Beijing. Energy China said that the construction is anticipated to begin shortly and the project is situated in … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Two Iberdrola photovoltaic plants in Murcia and Salamanca receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Peñarrubia (Murcia) and Villarino (Salamanca) solar plants, developed and operated by Iberdrola, have become the 45th project to receive the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF). This recognition highlights their integration into the environment … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged | Leave a comment

Floating photovoltaic plant installed at Mortkasee artificial lake

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Now.Solar

RWE, Fraunhofer ISE and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg present “PV2Float” research project to public. Three different systems being tested with capacity of about 30 kW each; pilot plant to operate for up to three years. Focus on technical refinement of photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Low-end price range for photovoltaic (PV) modules stabilizes amid mixed polysilicon prices

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Now.Solar

Regarding prices, the polysilicon sector shows similar trends this week, with buyers and sellers remaining at a stalemate. Fewer deliveries this week result in minimal price fluctuations. Mainstream prices for China-made polysilicon chunks stay at RMB 36-42/kg, averaging RMB 40/kg, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Brazil raises import tariffs on photovoltaic modules to 25%

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Now.Solar

Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) announced this week that it will raise the import tax rate on photovoltaic modules from 9.6% to 25%. The tariff increase applies to photovoltaic (PV) cells assembled into panels or modules. … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

China’s first GW-scale marine photovoltaic (PV) project starts generating power with Jinko Solar’s TOPCon modules

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Now.Solar

On November 13, China’s first 1-million-kilowatt offshore solar project successfully connected its first power generation unit to the grid, according to CCTV news. The project, developed by Guohua Investment under the State Energy Group in the HG14 sea area off … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

In 2014, there were only nine photovoltaic power plants in Mexico, and in 2019 the number increased to 63

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Now.Solar

Solar energy has been used by humanity since ancient times to carry out essential activities such as cooking, lighting fires, producing heat and even to grow plants through the efficient use of sunlight. Thanks to the technological advances that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Chinese photovoltaic factory to create 450 jobs in France

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Now.Solar

DAS Solar, a Chinese photovoltaic company, will open its first European factory in the Doubs region in 2024, creating between 450 and 600 jobs as part of a strategic investment of 109 million euros. In June 2024, the Chinese company … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Global floating photovoltaic installation to reach 77 GW by 2033, says Wood Mackenzie

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Now.Solar

According to Wood Mackenzie’s Floating Photovoltaics (PV) Market Overview 2024 report, global floating photovoltaic (FPV) installed capacity is expected to grow to 77 GW (DC) by 2033, of which the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will account for 81% of the share, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | 3 Comments

New photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed in Germany fell by 9% in October

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Now.Solar

According to statistics from Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), in October 2024, the country’s newly registered solar photovoltaic installed capacity was 1.363GW, an increase of more than 16% month-on-month, but a decrease of more than 9% year-on-year; From January to October, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Lula’s government promotes energy transition at COP 29, while raising taxes to curb the growth of photovoltaic solar energy

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

The increase in the tax on photovoltaic solar panels contrasts with the climate commitments assumed internationally by Brazil. During the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 29), held in Azerbaijan, the Brazilian government highlighted its commitment to the energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

OX2 begins construction of 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

OX2 begins the construction of a 119 MW photovoltaic plant in Australia, which is one of the first publicly owned renewable energy projects in the country. The ownership of SEC, a government-owned renewable energy company in the State of Victoria, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

New Photovoltaic Solar Market Report Projects Record Year for 2024

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the release of the inaugural Solar Market Monitor, a market analysis of the domestic utility-scale solar industry produced by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The new report includes projections of a record-breaking year for solar, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Brazil is the sixth country to reach 50 GW of solar photovoltaic energy

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

Photovoltaics represents 20.7% of Brazil’s electricity matrix. Brazil has just surpassed the 50 gigawatt (GW) mark of operational installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy. The country became the sixth to reach this level, joining the United States, China, Germany, India … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Solar photovoltaic surge: Meeting two-thirds of the rise in Türkiye’s peak electricity demand in 2024

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Now.Solar

In the first eight months of 2024, Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy generation surged by over 40% compared to the same period in 2023, contributing to meeting record-high electricity demand during summer. Türkiye’s solar surge meets rising peak demand in 2024 … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

EDP Renewables starts construction of its first photovoltaic project in Germany

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Ketzin solar plant, with an installed capacity of 87 MWp, is expected to come online in the second half of 2025, representing EDP’s capacity increase in the country. EDP Renewables has started construction of its first large-scale renewable energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

India to add 22.4 GW photovoltaic capacity in 2024

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Now.Solar

India is on track to install 22.4GW of new solar photovoltaic generation capacity in 2024 according to energy consultancy firm JMK Research. Data in JMK’s Q3 2024 renewable energy update showed that India installed around 13.2GW of new utility-scale photovoltaic … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

US sets tariffs on photovoltaic from Southeast Asian countries

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

US trade officials on Friday announced a new round of tariffs on imports of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries after American manufacturers complained that companies from those countries are flooding the market with unfairly cheap products.It … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

SEG Solar Breaks Ground on 5GW Photovoltaic (PV) Industrial Park in Indonesia

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Now.Solar

SEG Solar (SEG), a leading US manufacturer of photovoltaic modules, has broken ground on its integrated PV industrial park in Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, Central Java, Indonesia. This project underscores SEG’s commitment to global growth and investment in the region, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

97 MW Matarani Photovoltaic (PV) Plant Begins Operation in Peru

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Now.Solar

Yinson Renewables has announced the entry into full operational phase of the 97 MW Matarani photovoltaic (PV) plant, located in the department of Arequipa, following the start of energy export and sale last July. Matarani is located in the Mollendo … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Acciona Energía completes 19.7 MWp photovoltaic generation installation with wind energy in Cuenca

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Now.Solar

Located in the municipalities of Villalba del Rey and Tinajas (Cuenca), the new 19.7 MWp photovoltaic facility joins an existing 26 MWp wind farm. ACCIONA Energía has completed its second hybrid renewable generation facility with the construction of a 19.7MWp … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

RWE expands its photovoltaic (PV) footprint in the UK and launches an industry-leading Solar Developers Charter

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Now.Solar

RWE, the UK’s leading power generator, has announced the start of construction of a further four of its solar projects in the UK. It brings the total number to 11, and marks a further step in the growth of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Price cannibalisation triggers the signing of electricity contracts that combine wind power and solar photovoltaic

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Now.Solar

In Spain, long-term power purchase agreements, known as PPAs, have been signed that hybridise both technologies for a total of 1.3 GW in the first half of the year. Offshore wind power also promises a new era. Spain is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

China’s wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform to enter experimental session

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform, “Yellow Sea No. 1,” is currently undergoing the final equipment commissioning in the Yellow Sea, before starting a one-year experimental session. The platform, located in waters near the southern part of Shandong Peninsula, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Pakistan emerged as second-largest market for Chinese photovoltaic products

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Now.Solar

Pakistan has emerged as a significant new market for Chinese photovoltaic (PV) companies, aligning with its path toward energy transformation. According to statistics from the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), in the first half of 2024, Asia overtook Europe as … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Clemesí photovoltaic power plant will inject 115 megawatts into Peru’s electrical system

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Now.Solar

Minister Rómulo Mucho inaugurates important photovoltaic energy infrastructure in the Moquegua region. The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, arrived in the district of Mariscal Nieto (Moquegua) to inaugurate the new Clemesí photovoltaic solar power plant, which has an … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Spain authorised 10,060.8 MW of photovoltaic (PV) and 2,237.1 MW of wind energy in the third quarter

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

A total of 263 renewable energy projects, with an aggregate capacity of 12,299.5 MW, have obtained administrative authorisation throughout the third quarter of the year. This is stated in a report by the Foro Sella Renewable Energy Observatory, prepared by … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

EDP donates photovoltaic installations to support firefighters

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

EDP, a global leader in renewable energy and energy transition, will install photovoltaic panels and donate generators to support selected units of the State Fire Service. The goal is to create better conditions and ensure energy independence for the firefighters … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Akuo inaugurates one of Portugal’s largest photovoltaic (PV) solar plants

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Now.Solar

Akuo, renewable energy power producer and developer, has inaugurated the Santas solar plant, located in the municipalities of Monforte, Borba and Estremoz, in the Alentejo Region. With a capacity of 181 MWp, it is one of the largest solar plants … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

El Salvador reaches 633 MW of photovoltaic

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

According to data from the General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (Siget), solar photovoltaic represented 21.1% of the total installed capacity in 2023.The General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (Siget) has released the data on installed capacity for 2023, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Spain approves 2.56 GW for 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS) in September

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Official State Gazette contains announcements for the month of September of 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS).Application for the declaration of public utility of the Maira Beta Group Photovoltaic Plant of 140.127 MW and its evacuation … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ørsted has completed 600 MW combined photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage project in the US

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

With a 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power. Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Cuba plans to install 1,000 megawatts of photovoltaic energy in a couple of years

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Now.Solar

Achieving the installed capacity proposed for 2031 “would place Cuba at an estimated 12% of photovoltaic penetration in the country’s energy generation.”In a period of two years, Cuba intends to install a thousand megawatts of photovoltaic energy through two projects … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy system, reinforcing need for faster expansion of photovoltaic and wind energy

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

World Energy Outlook 2024 shows critical choices facing governments and consumers as period of more ample supplies nears and surging electricity demand reshapes energy security Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

China has confirmed that covering a desert with photovoltaic panels changes the ecosystem. For the better

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

In China, researchers have just discovered that deserts can be the ideal environment for installing solar panels. Photovoltaic installations in arid areas not only generate large amounts of clean energy, they can also improve the local ecosystem. The study. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the third week of October of 9 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization, 104.3 MW belonging to RIC Energy.Declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic solar plant project called PS Carbeso Solar of … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

EDP invests in photovoltaic automation solutions to boost energy transition

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

EDP Innovation is testing an advanced automation project which aims to improve the efficiency and safety of the construction of solar photovoltaic plants. EDP Innovation has announced an automation pilot project named AutoPV, which has been developed by Comau – … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Extremadura’s leadership in photovoltaic energy

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Now.Solar

During the II UNEF Meeting (Spanish Photovoltaic Union) which brought together the directors general of energy of the Autonomous Communities and the heads of Red Eléctrica Española in Palma de Mallorca. The director general of Industry, Energy and Mines, Raquel … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

A photovoltaic park of 275,000 modules on 224 hectares, as big as 135 football fields, among the vineyards of Toro (Zamora), in the northwest of Spain.It is the Garnacha solar installation, acquired by ERG in June 2023 from the German … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy reach financial close on 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Now.Solar

Solarcentury Africa Limited and its local partner, Sino Energy (Pty) Limited, have announced the successful financial close of a pioneering 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia. This project will be the first fully merchant independent power producer in … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

What could further trade actions mean for the US photovoltaic supply chain?

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Now.Solar

Protectionism should help photovoltaic domestic manufacturing, but it could come at a cost for buyers. Our recent report leveraging our solar supply chain data explores the implications. While the US solar manufacturing sector has expanded substantially in the last few … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Now.Solar

15 states had at least 30% power from renewables in 2023. Southeastern US sees surge in photovoltaic generation. The US generated about three times as much electricity from solar, wind and geothermal resources in 2023 than it did in 2014, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Tarragona Water Consortium inaugurates, with Endesa, the largest photovoltaic plant in service in the water treatment and transport sector in Spain

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Now.Solar

The CAT solar park for self-consumption at the l’Ampolla water treatment plant (Delta del Ebro) is launched, with 6,667 panels and an area equivalent to three and a half football fields.The new CAT solar installation covers nearly a third of … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Now.Solar

The cost competitiveness of these technologies varies significantly across regions, but overall, renewables are on track to overtake traditional fossil fuel sources. Wood Mackenzie has released five regional Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) reports for 2024, which provide an in-depth analysis … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Top photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers in 2023 – by Century PV Conference, Shanghai

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

Although it is not current news, we all enjoy rankings. On June 11 and 12, the “9th Century PV Conference” (CPC) took place in Shanghai. During the conference, the rankings of the main manufacturers of modules, silicon wafers, inverters, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Germany unveils its largest floating photovoltaic system

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Now.Solar

Germany’s largest floating photovoltaic power system was officially launched on the 21st in Bad Schönborn, Baden-Württemberg, aiming to harness solar energy potential and drive the country’s energy transition. According to the German News Agency, the floating photovoltaic system is located … Continue reading →

Posted in Renewables | Tagged , | Leave a comment