Deployment Trumps Manufacturing in EU Priorities
A lack of clear policy support, raw material dependency, and higher production costs are inhibiting the localization of European solar manufacturing, despite strong demand.
On-Grid, Off-Grid: The Double-Sided Solar Solution for Mozambique
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, SolarPower Europe describes how Mozambique may take full advantage of its huge solar potential by implementing its recently launched Renewable Energy Auctions Programme for large-scale projects, while also pushing for more off-grid renewables in remote areas.
Global Sales of Off-Grid Solar Energy Kits Hit 9.5 Million Units in 2022
In 2022, off-grid solar kit sales reached a record-breaking 9.5 million units. This is almost 1 million more than the 8.5 million units sold in 2019.
BNEF Designates US-Based SEG Solar as Tier 1 Solar Panel Manufacturer
SEG Solar (SEG), a US producer of photovoltaic modules for the utility, commercial and residential markets, was added to the BloombergNEF (BNEF) list of Tier 1 global solar manufacturers for Q3 2023.
Solar Module Prices Continue To Fall
Although raw material costs in China are slowly stabilizing again, PV module prices continue to decline, as inventory levels remain very high.
Serbia’s First Renewables Auction Draws Lowest Solar Bid of €0.08865/kWh
The lowest solar bid in Serbia’s inaugural renewable energy auction was €0.08865 ($0.096)/kWh. The exercise is planned to allocate 50 MW of solar and 400 MW of wind power.