Italy’s regional governments approved 5.1 GW of solar in the first nine months of this year, with Sicily leading by approving around one-third of the total new capacity.
A new report rom Fraunhofer ISE shows that the cost of PV systems in Germany is currently between €700/kW and €2,000/kW. The study also shows that the levelized cost of energy of solar-plus-storage spans from €0.06/kWh to €0.225/kWh.
Germany has solar LCOE ranging from €0.041/kWh to €0.144/kWh Read More »
Panasonic will integrate new smart thermostats and an energy management software in its Aquarea system from November. The new solutions are also designed to enable PV system owners to manage their heat pumps based on local weather forecasts.
Panasonic Testing Smart Thermostats in Residential Heat Pumps Read More »
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the result represents a 12% year-on-year decline. The figure has fallen 90% since the start of 2010.
Global Average Solar Lcoe Stood at $0.044/Kwh in 2023, Says Irena Read More »
In what could be Europe’s first, FuturEnergy Ireland has proposed a project that could store energy for up to 100 hours and be operational for 30 years.
Ireland in Line for 1 Gwh Iron-Air Battery Storage Project Read More »
A new report from the US Department of Energy’s (DoE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows a major expansion of solar-plus-storage facilities in the US power plant market.
Solar-Plus-Storage Dominates Future Us Power Grid Read More »
The French energy regulator says in a new report that France allocated about 5.55 GW of PV capacity through its auction mechanism for large-scale solar between 2011 and 2013. Despite falling solar module prices, the auction mechanism did not lead to cheaper PV electricity or lower project costs.
France’s 2021-23 PV Auctions Show Price Increase Despite Lower Panel Costs Read More »
Italy deployed 4.2 GW of solar capacity and 260,000 new PV systems from January to August.
Italy Deploys 4.2 GW of Solar in January-August Period Read More »
Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act.
Innovation Driving Change in Solar Tracker Market Read More »
Germany’s new solar installations surged to 790 MW in August, contributing to 10.23 GW of newly installed PV capacity for the first eight months of this year.
Germany’s New Solar Installations Hit 790 MW in August Read More »
Acciona Energía has just launched its second hybrid wind-solar project in Spain, at Villalba del Rey and Tinajas. A new, 19.7 MWp solar field has been added to a 26 MW wind complex.
Spain’s Acciona Advances 2.4 GW of Energy Storage, 1.8 GW Solar-Wind Hybridization Read More »
The government of the Canadian province of Quebec is calling on utility Hydro-Quebec to run two solar tenders totaling 300 MW – one by the end of 2024 and another by the end of 2026. This marks the province’s first call for solar development on a commercial basis.
Quebec To Run 150 MW Solar Tender Before End of Year Read More »
The 30 MW plant is the first utility-scale, grid-connected flywheel energy storage project in China and the largest one in the world.
China Connects Its First Large-Scale Flywheel Storage Project to Grid Read More »
Researchers in Spain have calculated the potential self-sufficiency of rooftop solar in eight districts of Madrid, Spain. They have found that single-family homes can achieve self-sufficiency rates of more than 70%, while urban areas with high-rise buildings reach 30%.
Madrid’s Residential Solar Self-Consumption Rates Hit 30% to 70% Read More »
Average home solar prices are $2.69 per watt, said EnergySage.
U.S. Residential Solar Prices Hovering Near All-Time Low Read More »
