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India’s challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic (PV), energy storage cells in 2025

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Now.Solar

With the push for global energy transition and policy incentives, India’s renewable energy has rapidly progressed. As one of the world’s top five PV markets, India’s PV demand is experiencing substantial growth driven by supportive policies and massive power needs. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Up to 48 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) potential along Germany’s highways

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Now.Solar

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has commissioned the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) to study the potential to expand photovoltaic systems on federal highways. The study calculates the photovoltaic potential on structures along federal highways, such … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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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 →

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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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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 →

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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 →

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Mainstream Renewable Power reaches financial close on 50 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant to provide new flexible PPAs to private customers in South Africa

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Now.Solar

Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the pureplay global wind and solar company, has reached financial close on its 50 MW Ilikwa solar PV plant. The power from the plant will supply multiple private commercial and industrial customers under flexible, shorter-term Power … Continue reading →

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Solar photovoltaics (PV) accounts for 44% of global renewable energy employment

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Now.Solar

Solar PV jobs represented 44% of all the global renewable energy workforce in 2023, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In its 11th edition of the ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs’ annual report, IRENA highlighted that directly … Continue reading →

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Qair reaches major photovoltaic (PV) storage in Poland

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Now.Solar

Independent renewable energy company Qair has announced the launch of its largest photovoltaic farm in Poland, and the surpassing of 500 MW of installed capacity in the country. Following the recent inauguration of a 60 MW photovoltaic farm in Kalisz … 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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing capacity could exceed 1.5 TW by 2035, IEA says

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which charts the future evolution of renewable energy manufacturing, says the combined global market for photovoltaics, wind, electric cars, batteries, electrolysers and heat pumps will grow from $700 billion in 2023 … Continue reading →

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Global Hydrogen Review 2024

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryMore projects and more final investment decisions, butsetbacks persist Global hydrogen demand reached 97 Mt in 2023, an increase of 2.5% compared to 2022. Demand remains concentrated in refining and the chemical sector, and is principally covered by hydrogen … 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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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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Solar photovoltaic (PV) is the only technology on track to meet 2030 investment targets

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

The world will need to invest US$1.5 trillion per year until the end of the decade to meet the target of tripling global installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, as agreed upon at the COP28 summit, and solar PV is … Continue reading →

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Acciona secures €300 million in sustainable financing for projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council area

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Now.Solar

ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, has secured new sustainable financing worth €300 million to fund key projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council area (GCC).  The sustainable … 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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As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Now.Solar

The higher incentives offered by Odisha have attracted Saatvik Solar, one of India’s largest solar module manufacturers, to set up its cell and module manufacturing project in the eastern state while putting its plans in Gujarat on the back burner. … Continue reading →

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Romania’s first photovoltaic opens in Covasna county

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Now.Solar

KBK Kraft Project will build in Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna county, the first photovoltaic panel factory in Romania. The company signed a contract with the Ministry of Energy on Thursday to receive a 19.3 million euro financing from the National Resilience … Continue reading →

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India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Now.Solar

According to the latest data from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country’s total installed power capacity reached 452.69 GW as of October, with renewable energy contributing 201.45 GW, or 46.3% of the total.Photovoltaic solar energy leads … 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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China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

The EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 14, 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 →

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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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