Tag Archives: solar power plants

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 →

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ENERCON plans to install another 2,500 MW of wind power in Türkiye with its partners

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Now.Solar

MoU signed with I? Enerji and Polat Enerji for the installation of E-175 EP5 wind turbines. ENERCON continues to play a leading role in the expansion of onshore wind power in Turkey. At the German-Turkish Energy Forum held today (27 … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Chinese manufacturers unveil 27 new wind turbine models at China Wind Power

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Now.Solar

China moves at a different pace. On October 16, 17, and 18, the China Wind Power 2024 fair was held in Beijing, one of the largest in the world alongside Wind Energy Hamburg, and undoubtedly the one with the greatest influence from Chinese … Continue reading →

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Cubico commissions 132 MWp photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant to supply Google in Arkansas

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Now.Solar

Cubico Sustainable Investments has launched commercial operations of a 132 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Arkansas, which will supply Google with green electricity. The commissioning of the Crossett photovoltaic (PV) farm has expanded Cubico’s US operating portfolio to more … Continue reading →

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Global Gas Security Review 2024

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Now.Solar

Global gas demand in Q1-Q3 2024 grew by more than its historical average growth rateNatural gas demand returned to more pronounced growth in 2024 as markets gradually rebalanced following the 2022-23 gas supply shock triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. … Continue reading →

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2023 was a record-breaking milestone for photovoltaic solar power

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Now.Solar

Globally, 347 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity were added to power generation in 2023, which has made it a record-breaking year for solar power generation, revealed a new report released on October 01, 2024. The report, Renewable Energy and Jobs … Continue reading →

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Chinese company breaks ground on Romania’s photovoltaic plant

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Now.Solar

A Chinese company broke ground on a 31.82-megawatt photovoltaic power station in Calarasi County, southeast Romania, on Friday. During the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Romania, Han Chunlin, highlighted China’s advancements in green energy, particularly in photovoltaics and wind power, emphasizing … Continue reading →

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Austria to build largest agrivoltaic plant

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Austrian state of Styria has commenced the construction of the largest agrivoltaic farm in the region, covering an area of 20 hectares with an investment of 13 million. The photovoltaic project is expected to generate approximately 22 million kilowatt-hours … Continue reading →

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Clean energy: The biggest opportunity on the planet

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Now.Solar

In the little over four years since Ember launched, the global energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift. And with that, so too must the way we talk about the energy transition. What follows is a reflection on how our … Continue reading →

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China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry maintained robust growth momentum during the first six months of this year. Data showed that during this period, the country’s output of polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and modules all rose by over 30 percent year-on-year, … Continue reading →

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Towards better solar cells: Exploring an anomalous phenomenon of electricity generation

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Now.Solar

The bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect is an uncommon phenomenon that may enable certain materials to outperform the conventional p–n junctions used in solar cells. Researchers from Japan have experimentally demonstrated the BPV effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (?-In2Se3) for the … Continue reading →

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Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system

Posted on March 13, 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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EDP invests in photovoltaic automation solutions to boost energy transition

Posted on March 12, 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 →

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Eletrobras and Ocean Winds sign partnership in offshore wind energy

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Now.Solar

Eletrobras signed the first Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate business opportunities in the generation of wind energy at sea.Eletrobras and Ocean Winds (OW) signed this Tuesday (22/10) a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate business opportunities in offshore wind projects … Continue reading →

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ERG inaugurates a photovoltaic power plant in Castilla y León

Posted on March 11, 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 →

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UNEF proposes urgent measures to promote self-consumption of photovoltaics in Spain

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Now.Solar

These measures, they point out, are necessary to achieve the objectives of the PNIECIf we compare the end of the third quarter of this year with that of last year, self-consumption has decreased by 15%, falling by 22% in the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 10, 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 →

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

Posted on March 10, 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 →

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Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

Europe must leverage the significant potential for private financing stemming from PPAs. The recent “Draghi Report” on the EU’s competitiveness and economic security singled out PPAs as a key tool for strengthening the EU’s industrial resilience. PPAs have significant benefits: … Continue reading →

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Statkraft receives support from EU Innovation fund for planned hydrogen production in Germany

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

The company was selected to negotiate a grant decision for a subsidy of up to 107 million euros for its project consisting of a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. This means that up to … Continue reading →

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Sweden installed 460 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) in H1

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

Sweden installed 460 MW of solar PV in the first half of 2024, following a record year of deployment in 2023. However, market growth has been slow due to lower electricity prices and uncertainty around green tax breaks for batteries, … Continue reading →

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Floating solar photovoltaics are expanding

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

Floating solar photovoltaics are a technology that allows solar panels to be installed in large bodies of water, such as reservoirs, lagoons and dams. This technology, born in 2005 and expanded since 2012, offers several advantages in terms of energy … Continue reading →

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China photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping point

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping pointThe plight of China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry dates back three years, when a surge in panel demand boosted prices and unlocked ambitious expansion plans that resulted in oversupply. The sector ended 2023 … Continue reading →

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For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 23% of the total

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

Demand for electric energy in Spain increases by 3.8% in August. For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 23% of the total. Wind energy generated 16.6%. Monthly production with renewables in our country accounted … Continue reading →

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1 GW Astronergy modules to boost photovoltaic utilization in Algeria, Africa

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

After winning the tenders from two giant Chinese companies – China International Water & Electric Corp. (CWE) and the Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), a total of one gigawatt (GW) Astronergy n-type TOPCon solar modules will be shipped to Algeria to support … Continue reading →

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Infolink releases global ranking of photovoltaic (PV) module shipments

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

Infolink Consulting has released the global photovoltaic module supply ranking for the first half of 2024. In a survey of manufacturers, changes were detected in the major global leaders. Jinko Solar ranks first, followed by JA Solar and Trina Solar. … Continue reading →

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TotalEnergies to invest in new 1 GW photovoltaic (PV) portfolio with Adani Green in India

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Now.Solar

TotalEnergies and Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) have entered into an agreement to create a new joint venture, equally owned by TotalEnergies and AGEL, with a 1,150 MWac (1,575 MWp) solar portfolio in Khavda in Gujarat. The electricity generated by … Continue reading →

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Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin Release White Paper Defining PV Module Quality Requirements

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Now.Solar

Kiwa, a world leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, is proud to announce the release of a new white paper developed as a collaboration between solar business groups Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin. This white paper introduces … Continue reading →

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New research sheds light on how solar photovoltaics (PV) and agriculture can coexist

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Now.Solar

Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth while generating solar power. In a recent study published in Solar RRL, academics from the University’s Department of Physics have been exploring … Continue reading →

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Wind energy and solar photovoltaic (PV) power are assuming a key role in Germany’s energy supply

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Now.Solar

Taking a tailwind for wind power: more and more electricity from renewable sources. Germany is increasingly obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources. In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity generated from wind power, solar photovoltaic plants, hydropower … Continue reading →

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Naturgy begins construction of three photovoltaic (PV) plants in Andújar (Jaén) with the capacity to supply 55,800 homes

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Now.Solar

Andújar I, Andújar II and Andújar III represent an investment of more than 60 million euros and will generate more than 700 direct and indirect jobs between the construction and operation phases. The three plants will produce 180 GWh of … Continue reading →

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Spain authorises six PV and hybrid projects of 465 MW in the first week of September, including 140 MW from Solaria

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Now.Solar

Application for the declaration of public utility of the Maira Beta Group Photovoltaic Plant of 140.127 MW and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of La Vid de Bureba, Berzosa de Bureba, Vileña, Grisaleña, Llano de Bureba, Los Barrios … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants in Indonesia

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Now.Solar

Indonesia, an archipelago forming over 17,000 islands, is rich in natural resources and has as much solar potential as it does challenges. Indonesia, an archipelago forming over 17,000 islands, is rich in natural resources and has as much solar potential … Continue reading →

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EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Now.Solar

With a combined capacity of 124.5 MWp (115.5 MWac), the Konary wind-solar hybrid project produced over 180 GWh for the Polish grid, increasing the renewable production of the site up to almost 20%; This was the first renewable hybrid project … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola installs modules for the Camino Solar photovoltaic solar power plant (California)

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has begun installing the first of about 105,000 solar modules at its Camino Solar project in California. With a capacity of 44 MWac (57 MWdc), … Continue reading →

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A ‘photovoltaic sea’ in the desert of northern China

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

In Chaideng Village in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 3.46 million blue solar panels are spread across the desert, covering 30 square kilometers and transforming the endless sands into a shimmering “photovoltaic sea.” The solar power base is part … Continue reading →

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Chinese company builds new energy storage power plant to better harness photovoltaic (PV) solar power

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

Inner Mongolia Energy Group has started constructing a large-scale new energy storage power station in the Ulan Buh Desert, the eighth-largest in China, to better harness new energy power for grid connection. Designed with a capacity of 605,000 kilowatts, the … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic energy: from the sun to the panels

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

Renewable energies offer a wide range of benefits for society, industry and, mainly, for the environment, since they use natural resources such as wind or solar radiation as raw materials, the latter being an abundant and inexhaustible source of energy. … Continue reading →

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