UK Solar Capacity Hits 15.6 GW
UK government statistics show that the country added 871 MW of solar capacity in the first 11 months of 2023. However, the Solar Energy UK trade association says that more than 1 GW of solar was deployed last year.
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JinkoSolar Licenses N-Type TOPCon Patent Rights & More From JA Solar, Autowell, EGing PV, Suntech, China Datang, China Huaneng
JinkoSolar Licenses N-Type TOPCon Patent Rights & More China Solar News From JA Solar, Autowell, EGing PV, Suntech, China Datang, China Huaneng
France Announces New FIT Rates for PV Systems up to 500 KW
France’s new feed-in tariffs (FITs) for the period from August 2023 to January 2024 range from €0.2077 ($0.2270)/kWh for installations below 3 kW to €0.1208/kWh for arrays ranging in size from 100 kW to 500 kW.
Europe’s Largest Ocean-Based Floating Solar Energy System With 275 KW Capacity Online in Spain
Ocean Sun completes Europe’s largest offshore floating solar project, a 275 kW demonstrator in La Palma, Spain, funded by the EU
BSW Solar Forecasts Demand for Solar To Remain High in 2024 After 85% Annual Installation Increase in 2023
Germany installed 14 GW of solar in 2023, an 85% increase, with 3.7 million PV systems covering 12% of national electricity consumption.
SAX Power Unveils All-In-One Battery Inverter for Home Use
German manufacturer SAX Power says the capacity of its new all-in-one battery inverter solution ranges from 5.76 kWh to 17.28 kWh. It is suitable for new PV systems, as well as retrofit projects.
ERG Ventures Into US Renewable Energy Market & More From Altus Power, Enel Green Power
ERG joins US renewables with Apex, Altus secures $100M financing from Goldman Sachs and CPPIB, and Enel sells 150 MW assets to ORMAT for $271M.
German Grid Operator Expects New 2023 Solar Capacity To Hit 14.1 GW
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) says developers likely installed 14.1 GW of new solar capacity in 2023, with more than 260,000 balcony solar modules now in operation.
ClearVue Scores Commercial First With Solar Glass Tech
Australia’s ClearVue Technologies has secured an order to provide its clear solar glass technology for a AUD 12 million ($8.0 million), six-floor building in Melbourne.
European Commission Clears €2.9 Billion French Tax Credit Scheme for Strategic Equipment Production
€2.9B French tax credit, approved by EU, boosts solar manufacturing and net-zero equipment, aligning with Europe’s climate goals until 2025.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Akcome Sets up Pilot Factory for Perovskite PV Cells
Akcome says it hopes to soon start commercial production of its heterojunction (HJT) perovskite solar cells, but it has yet to provide a specific time frame.
Autowell’s Expanding Global Presence & More From Huasun, Akcome, Mellow Energy, Hunan Huamin
Autowell’s Expanding Global Presence & More China Solar PV News From Huasun, Akcome, Mellow Energy, Hunan Huamin. Click to read more.
Recent ‘Auction Success’ in Ireland, UK Comes With Challenges, Consultants Say
Almost 2 GW of solar was tendered in the latest UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero auction, while almost 500 MW was recently awarded in the latest auction round spearheaded by Irish power transmission operator EirGrid. But these gains come with five challenges, according to analysts from New Zealand-based consultancy firm PSC.
Iberdrola To Build 86.4 MW Hybrid Facility With Plans To Deploy Over 160,000 Solar Power Modules
Iberdrola secures approval for Spain’s 1st hybrid PV-hydro plant in Extremadura—86.4 MW with 160,000+ solar modules for stable renewable production.
Solar Manufacturers Unite To Develop Standards for 700 W-Plus Modules
Solar module size standardization will enhance supply chain efficiencies, boost production, and lower costs, according to the 700W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance, which aims to accelerate the industrialization of PV modules above 700 W.