BDEW Wants Special Tender for Agrivoltaic Projects To Help Accelerate Solar Energy Expansion
BDEW has released a set of 12 recommendations for the government to facilitate the development of agrivoltaic projects in Germany.
With 236 MW New Solar PV Capacity Added in Q1/2023, Danish Cumulative Now Exceeds 3.25 GW
Denmark’s total installed PV capacity as of March 31, 2023 was 3.25 GW, including 72% expansion in subsidy-free installations.
Axpo Deutschland’s Solar PPA for Siltronics & More From European Energy, Repsol, Statkraft
Axpo Deutschland has announced signing a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Germany based semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturer Siltronic AG.
France Installed 601 MW New Solar During Q1/2023; Counts 18.5 GW Capacity in Queue
French solar PV installations continue to develop at a slow but steady pace with a total of 601 MW deployed in Q1/2023 up from 596 MW last year.
First Solar Accuses Toledo Solar of ‘Deceptive Activities’ & False Representation of Its Own Modules
First Solar has accused Toledo of selling modules claiming these were made in USA, when in fact it says these were made by First Solar Malaysia.
Italia Solare: Over 1 GW New PV Deployed in Italy During Q1/2023 Including 386 MW in March
Italia Solare says Italy exited Q1/2023 having installed 1.058 GW new PV capacity. Systems under 12 kW size led installations with 569 MW capacity.
Bundesnetzagentur Records Close to 4 GW New PV Deployments in 4M/2023, Including 1 GW+ in March
Germany has reported 3.71 GW of new solar PV installations during 4M/2023. It includes 1.067 GW installed in March and 881 MW added in the month of April.
US President Vetoes Congress’ Attempts to Repeal Solar Tariff Moratorium; Industry Rejoices
US President has vetoed the attempts to repeal of his solar tariff moratorium by Congress. The moratorium won’t be expanded beyond June 2024 as announced.
Solar Energy Group Europe Breaks Ground on 150 MW Agrivoltaic Facility in Gjakova City
Solar Energy Group Europe (SEGE) has started construction of a 150 MW DC/136 MW AC agrivoltaic farm in Kosovo’s Gjakova city.
US Treasury Department Offers up to 10% Domestic Content Bonus To Clean Energy Projects Under IRA
US government has released guidance on domestic content bonus of up to 10% for clean energy projects and facilities under IRA to boost local manufacturing.
European Energy’s EE North America Divests Stake in 350 MW PV Project & More From Solarcycle, Matrix
EE North America sells its 350 MW solar project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Read on for more North America PV news.
Holsolis Consortium To Roll Out 10 Million TOPCon Solar Panels in France’s Moselle From 2025 Onward
Holosolis consortium will build a 5 GW module fab in France’s Moselle region. It will produce 10 million TOPCon panels annually starting from 2025.
Serbia To Seek Strategic Partner To Implement 1 GW AC Solar & 200 MW Storage for State Utility EPS
Serbia wants a strategic partner to help build 1 GW AC solar and 200 MW/400 MWh storage capacity, which to be realized in the form of 5 or more projects.
8.7 MW DC Solar PV Project Worth €6.9 Million Commissioned by HEP With Bigger Ones To Follow
HEP Croatia has announced the commissioning of the country’s largest solar PV project with 8.7 MW DC/7.35 MW AC capacity in Zadar County for €6.9 million.
O&L Nexentury Secures Approval for 15 MW Floating PV Project on Active Gravel Pit in Karlsruhe
O&L Nexentury Group will develop what it terms will be the largest floating solar PV plant in Germany with 15 MW capacity on a gravel pit lake.