Bundesnetzagentur Offers Upward Revision Of 2023 Solar Additions With 14.6 GW Combined Capacity
Germany sees robust solar growth, adding 1,248 MW in January 2024. Total 2023 capacity hits 14.6 GW, says Bundesnetzagentur.
Ember Says Country’s Cumulative Solar Capacity Exceeds Wind With Over 12 GW Installed Till Early 2024
Ember reports Turkey’s solar PV capacity exceeds 12 GW, driven by hybrid projects. More hybrids expected, boosting solar share.
Solar & Storage Industries Institute Exploring Barriers to Solar Projects on Agricultural Land
US DOE funds Solar + Farms Survey to address agrivoltaics barriers to aid farmers, developers & utilities. SI2 leads with NFU, NRECA, SEIA.
Dutch Parliament Rejects Climate Ministry’s Proposal to Phase Out Scheme; Industry Not Happy
Holland Solar not thrilled with Parliament’s decision to continue net metering, fearing grid congestion due to excess solar power feeding.
Alberta Makes Way for Large-Scale RE Projects After Short Moratorium, Brings in Agriculture First Approach
Alberta lifts moratorium on renewables, prioritizing agriculture. Industry voices concerns over limited land access.
As Meyer Burger Announces Production Stop at Its German Module Fab, 2 Leading Local Installers Offer To Step in and Save Local Manufacturing Jobs
German solar manufacturers struggle; Meyer Burger halts production, 1KOMMA5° eyes acquisition, Enpal plans entry.
6 Domestic & International Players Offer Bids for 100 MW USAID-Backed Solar Project in Rahovec
Kosovo plans auctions for 950 MW renewable energy. Shortlists bidders for 100 MW solar plant. Next, a 150 MW wind project in 2024.
CanREA Demands Accelerated Pace of Installations To Meet Net-Zero Targets, Despite 11.2 Percent Annual Growth
Canada’s renewables grew in 2023, but to meet net-zero goals, installations must surpass 5 GW/year, per CanREA.
Canadian Solar Releases PC Tendering for Gansu ESS Project & More From Hebei Province, Akcome, HY Solar, Golden Solar
Canadian Solar Releases PC Tendering For Gansu ESS Project & More China Solar PV News From Hebei Province, Akcome, HY Solar, Golden Solar
Commercial Solar Project on NNSA-Administered Land in Nevada & More From TBA, SolAmerica, Sunworks
US DOE wants solar on NNSA land. TBA signs REC deal with Clearway Energy. SolAmerica contracts First Solar. Sunworks files for bankruptcy.
Sekisui Chemical To Explore Manufacturing Flexible Solar Panels Under MoU With Economy Ministry
Slovakia Economy Ministry collaborates with Japan’s Sekisui Chemical to locally produce flexible solar panels.
RWE & PPC Take Final Investment Decision for Last of 940 MW DC Solar Power Project Portfolio
RWE Renewables & PPC Renewables announce 450 MW solar project in Western Macedonia, backed by EU & commercial debt financing.
China Expands Cumulative Solar Capacity to 610 GW, Thanks to 53 GW Added in December
China’s total solar capacity hits 610 GW in 2023 with the annual addition of 216.88 GW, contributing 42% to global renewable additions.
Bundesnetzagentur’s 1.61 GW Call Attracts Record Number of Bids Aggregating 5.48 GW
Germany’s Dec 2023 solar tender sees record interest: 574 bids for 1.61 GW, winning tariffs drop significantly. Bavaria leads with 604 MW.
Lightsource BP Offloads 294 MW Solar Projects in Italy & More From Google, Better Energy, Groupe Pochet, EBRD
Lightsource bp sells Italian projects; Google adds 700 MW in Europe; Jyske Bank funds Better Energy; Groupe Pochet adopts solar; EBRD for Greek RE