Bundesnetzagentur Counts Cumulative Solar Capacity Close to 85 GW With Over 2 GW Added During 2M/2024
Germany’s solar PV sector adds 1.071 GW in February 2024, with rooftop installations dropping and ground-mounted facilities surging.
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Sodium-Ion Batteries – A Viable Alternative to Lithium?
While lithium ion battery prices are falling again, interest in sodium ion (Na-ion) energy storage has not waned. With a global ramp-up of cell manufacturing capacity under way, it remains unclear whether this promising technology can tip the scales on supply and demand. Marija Maisch reports.
Solar Tracking Systems: A Retailer’s Guide for 2024
Solar tracking systems help increase energy output without the need for new panels. Read on to discover everything you need to know to enter this thriving market in 2024!
CPIA Roadmap Forecasts China To Increase Solar Module Production by Over 50% To Exceed 750 GW
Chinese solar industry projects 50% growth in module delivery, targeting 750 GW in 2024, with rising cell and polysilicon output.
CPIA Forecasts up to 220 GW AC New PV Additions in 2024; Says Expect Survival of the Fittest
China’s PV installations to slow to 190-220 GW in 2024; global additions predicted at 390-430 GW by China Photovoltaic Industry Association.
Vertical PV Installations Along Roads & Railways in European Union Can Install Over 400 GW DC
JRC report: EU transport infrastructure could host 403 GW DC solar PV, aiding decarbonization and land optimization.
BlackRock Announces Investment in German Solar PV Company & More From Enpal, EBRD, Elawan, Schneider
BlackRock backs ENVIRIA; Enpal seeks module partners; EBRD/Eiffel finance Polish solar; Elawan secures €150M; Schneider/IGNIS/GSK sign VPPA.
€350 Million Scheme to Incentivize Domestic Manufacturing for Strategic Industries, Including Solar
EU approves Portugal’s €350 million scheme for domestic production of strategic equipment for net-zero economy, including solar panels.
French Annual Solar Installations Grew by Over 18 Percent in 2023 With 3.2 GW New Capacity
French solar PV capacity hit 20 GW by 2023-end, achieving PPE’s 20.1 GW target. Annual growth of 18% saw 3.2 GW additions, with Q4 surge.
China Targets 500 GW Distributed RE by 2025 & More From Trina Solar, TZE, GCL, Holysun, Baotou Xuyang, NEA, China Huaneng
China Targets 500 GW Distributed RE By 2025 & More China Solar PV News From Trina Solar, TZE, GCL, Holysun, Baotou Xuyang, NEA, China Huaneng
SolarDuck Bags Partners for 540 MW Grid-Scale Project off Corigliano-Rossano Coast, Including 120 MW PV
SolarDuck teams with Green Arrow & New Developments for 540 MW offshore wind-solar hybrid project in Italy’s gulf of Taranto, Calabria.
SOLARCYCLE Picks Georgia for $344 Million Solar Glass Fab With up to 6 GW Annual Capacity
US solar startup SOLARCYCLE to build 1st solar glass fab in Georgia, recycling retired panels for new production, aiding US solar industry.
Australian PV Installer Owes Millions to Suppliers Following Collapse
Employees of G-Store, an Australian solar installation business, have lost their jobs and customers and suppliers are owed millions of dollars now that the company has been placed in the hands of administrators.
Solar Wins Hundreds of Millions in US Capacity Payments
About 16.6 GW of solar projects have won $3.58/kW per month in the New England Independent System Operator’s (ISO-NE) 2027-28 capacity auction.
Corporate Solar PPA for Iberdrola in Italy & More From JPee, 1KOMMA5°, Enpal, Aquila, EKW, Good Energy
Corporate solar PPA for Iberdrola in Italy and for JP Energie in France; 1KOMMA5° & Enpal criticize BSW’s resilience bonus demand; Commerzbank invests in Aquila; EKW completes solar wall; Good Energy acquires JPS.