French Gigafactory Planning To Start Producing 10% of Future Capacity Under Carbon One Project
French startup CARBON will start producing 500 MW of solar modules in fall 2025, a year before its Gigafactory opens in late 2026.
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Astronergy Secures 1 GW Solar Module Order
Astronergy has announced a 1 GW solar module deal with China National Petroleum Corp. The order is for its ASTRO N-Series modules, which feature its tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) 4.0 cell technology.
China To Increase PV Curtailment
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) and State Grid Corp. of China (SGCC) may ramp up PV curtailment to clear up space for new renewables projects that are struggling to obtain grid connections. Only up to 5% of PV output can currently be curtailed from solar plants, but the authorities are trying to decide whether to take a greater percentage of generation offline.
Everything You Need To Know about Saltwater Batteries
Saltwater batteries are an important component across many different fields. Discover more about what they do as well as how to select the best options in 2024.
Solar To Contribute Over 60% of New U.S. Electricity Generation in 2024
Despite this growth, fossil fuels dominate U.S. electricity. A 3% increase in total electricity generation across the U.S. is expected to be served primarily with solar, said a report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
European Commission To Examine if Foreign Subsidies Provided Unfair Advantage to Solar Tender Winners From China
The European Commission investigates Chinese-backed solar bids in Romania, invoking Foreign Subsidies Regulation to ensure fair competition.
How To Choose the Right Renewable Energy Generator for Home and Businesses
Renewable energy generators can provide cheap and sufficient renewable energy for your home and business. Learn how to select the right one for you in 2024.
Solar Panels for Large-Scale PV Selling for €0.10/W in Spain
Spanish developer Solaria says it bought 435 MW of solar modules from an undisclosed supplier for €0.091 ($0.09)/W. Kiwa PI Berlin confirms that average solar module prices for large-scale PV projects in Spain are now around €0.10/W.
Italia Solare Calls Government Move a Serious Mistake, Could Lead to Around €60 Billion Loss
Italia Solare warns government’s ban on agricultural solar PV will cost €60 billion, hindering 2030 targets and increasing energy costs.
Everything You Need to Know About Axial Flow Motors in 2024
An axial flow motor is an important component of a solar tracking system, as it keeps the panel facing the sun. Read on to discover everything you need to know about axial flow motors in 2024.
GAF Energy Expands Manufacturing Capacity by 500% to 300 MW With Georgetown Fab
US solar manufacturer GAF Energy has commissioned a new solar PV manufacturing facility in Texas to produce solar shingles, expanding its aggregate annual production capacity by 500% to a total of 300 MW. The company claims to have now become the world’s largest producer of solar roofing. This is the company’s 2nd manufacturing facility. Its…
Electricity Prices Continue Recovery in Europe
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting recorded electricity price increases in all major European markets during the fourth week of April. It also registered historical daily records for solar production in Portugal and Spain.
Heat Pump Installer Thermondo Buys Solar PV Installer Febesol & More From Matrix, Ethical Power, Terra One, Harmony Energy
Germany’s thermondo buys solar PV installer Febesol; Matrix raises financing for Spanish PV plants; Triple Point invests in UK’s Ethical Power; Germany’s Terra One raises $7.5 million; £10 million for UK’s Harmony Energy. Febesol now part of thermondo: German heat pump installer thermondo has acquired solar PV system installer Febesol, calling it the next logical…
French Winery Combines Solar Carports With EV Recharging
Cordier, a winery in Bordeaux, France, is building solar carports at two of its facilities in southern France. The two PV arrays will be tied to 20 EV charging stations.
Eurostar Sets ‘Deliberately Ambitious’ Target to Source Renewable Energy, Including Solar to Power Trains
The high-speed rail network connecting France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK, Eurostar has pledged to become 100% renewable energy powered by 2030 to lower its carbon emissions by 2030. It plans to source renewable energy for its traction needs and reduce energy requirements as per the needs identified in its 1st sustainability report. Eurostar…