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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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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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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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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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China’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

Tibetan plateau in western province faces electricity supply-demand imbalance High on the Tibetan Plateau in western China’s Qinghai province, a sea of solar panels stretches out across 345 sq. kilometers, making it the world’s largest photovoltaic power park. With another … Continue reading →

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2024 Solar Photovoltaic Market and Supply Chain: Six Key Predictions

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the unfolding landscape of the solar industry for 2024, a series of predictions has been put forth by Solarbe. These forecasts come on the heels of their 2023 predictions, which saw some validations, like an over 20% share for n-type solar … Continue reading →

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A year of European power: 2023 in review

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

In 2023, Europe’s power market stabilized with a milder winter and successful demand reduction measures, while geopolitical events and gas supply restructuring influenced dynamics. Decreased power demand, a drop in commodity prices, and increased renewables contributed to a more resilient … Continue reading →

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Top solar photovoltaic module companies in 2023

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the dynamic world of solar energy, 2023 proved to be a noteworthy year for the top solar module manufacturers. The recently unveiled shipment rankings shed light on the achievements of 32 companies, showcasing their strengths and strategies in the … Continue reading →

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The Philippines installs the largest solar photovoltaic plant with 4,5 gigawatts

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

Within two years, in the first quarter of 2026, five million photovoltaic panels will be connected to a national electricity grid that will be completely relieved. The project is called Terra Solar and will generate about 4.5 gigawatt, about 12% … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 23, 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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Statkraft plans to build 492 MW photovoltaic plant in Spain

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Now.Solar

Statkraft has submitted plans to build a 492 MW solar photovoltaic complex in Extremadura. The company made the announcement on Wednesday as it inaugurated its 55.2 MWp Talayuela II solar park in the region. He said he would invest some … Continue reading →

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Cyprus obtains 40 million euros for storage and optimizing photovoltaics

Posted on December 23, 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 December 20, 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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São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam

Posted on December 20, 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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Masdar in talks to build 1GW photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq

Posted on December 19, 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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Head of International Energy Agency considers China world champion in wind power and photovoltaic

Posted on December 18, 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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OHLA is awarded a new photovoltaic plant in Spain for more than 45 million euros

Posted on December 16, 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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China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has overtaken the European Union in research related to renewable 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 … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola will install storage batteries at the Andévalo photovoltaic plant

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola will install a new Battery Energy Storage System (SAEB) with a power of 25 MW and a capacity of 50 MWh in the Andévalo photovoltaic plant, the first built with the UNEF Certificate of Excellence. It is an innovative … Continue reading →

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Wind and solar photovoltaic energy will exceed 1 TW in the next two years

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

S&P Global Commodity Insights forecasts that wind and solar installations are set to exceed one terawatt (TW) within the next two years. In its recent report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean Energy Technology in 2024, S&P Global underlines the … Continue reading →

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Plans of the top 10 photovoltaic module manufacturers in 2024

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the dynamic landscape of solar energy, where innovation and scale play pivotal roles, China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry is gearing up for a transformative year in 2024. With more than two decades of development and now entering its fourth major … Continue reading →

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Clean sources of generation are set to cover all of the world’s additional electricity demand over the next three years

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

Global electricity demand is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next three years as the clean energy transition gathers speed, with all the additional demand forecast to be covered by technologies that produce low-emissions electricity, according to … Continue reading →

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The world and China’s largest solar photovoltaic power plants in 2023

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the relentless pursuit of cleaner and greener energy solutions, China has emerged as a global leader in pioneering solar projects that redefine the boundaries of innovation. From the towering heights of the Himalayas to the vast expanse of the … Continue reading →

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Polysilicon prices on the rise amid photovoltaic n-type shortage

Posted on December 6, 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 December 6, 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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New industrial policy proposes production of photovoltaic cells in Brazil

Posted on December 5, 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 December 4, 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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EDP Renewables seals its first long-term photovoltaic contract in Germany

Posted on December 4, 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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Alantra and Solarig close financing of €213 million for their 1.9 GW photovoltaic (PV) platform

Posted on December 3, 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 December 3, 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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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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