Sourcing insights and market trends for the renewable energy industry.
The March 1, 2024 German ground-mounted solar PV tender round of Bundesnetzagentur was oversubscribed with 569 bids representing 4,100 MW capacity, against the 2,231 MW offered. It eventually picked 326 bids for a total volume of 2.234 GW. This capacity is an improvement over the 1.611 GW offered in the previous round which was also…
Prices for tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar panels continue to fall. pvXchange.com founder Martin Schachinger explains how this will affect the sale of PV modules based on passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) cells.
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US Solar Manufacturers file AD/CVD petitions for imported solar cells and modules just before the 2-year moratorium is set to end.
University of Michigan researchers have found that the value of rooftop solar will increase by between 5% and 15% by the mid-century across a range of US cities under moderate climate change, and by up to 20% by the end of the century.
Climate Change To Drive Value of Rooftop Solar Read More »
A World Trade Organization (WTO) official and several Italian lawyers recently spoke with pv magazine Italy about the timing of a potential Chinese legal challenge against Italy’s new solar measures, which exclusively provide incentives for high-performance PV modules produced in the European Union.
Italy’s EU-Made PV Incentives Raise Specter of Chinese Opposition Read More »
Developing renewable hydrogen production in Africa would allow African nations to meet domestic electricity needs while becoming a major exporter to supply growing global demand, according to a new report released by the Hydrogen Council. The Hydrogen Council is a global CEO-led initiative that brings together leading companies with a…
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Development of an 800 MW/ 9,600 MWh pumped hydro project in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone in New South Wales, Australia, is now moving forward, as renewables company Acen Australia has started geological works on site.
Acen Pushes Ahead With 9.6 GWh Pumped Hydro Project in Australia Read More »
The new heat pumps use R-454B as a refrigerant and are specifically designed to be matched with Johnson Controls’ residential gas furnaces. Their size ranges from 1.5 tons to 5 tons and their coefficient of performance (COP) spans between 3.24 and 3.40, according to the manufacturer.
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German government agrees on Solar Package I reforms to boost solar PV deployment. Bundestag expected to approve within 2 weeks.
Energy consultancy LevelTen says that solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices fell 5.9% in the first quarter of 2024, with decreases recorded in all analyzed countries except for Romania. It attributes the decline to lower wholesale electricity prices and a fall in solar module prices.
Europe’s Renewable PPA Prices Fell 5% in Q1 Read More »
Systovi, a French solar PV manufacturer, succumbs to Chinese competition, ceasing operations despite efforts to find a buyer.
Systovi Shuts Down French Fab Blaming Chinese Module Dumping for Sudden Drop in Orders Read More »
Discover how to effectively manage your energy storage system with this guide to choosing the ideal tools and software to optimize your energy yield and safety.
A Buyer’s Guide to Solar Energy Storage Systems in 2024 Read More »
Renewables developer Vast Solar has signed a key engineering contract as it pushes toward construction of a 30 MW/288 MWh thermal concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with more than eight hours of energy storage capacity near Port Augusta, South Australia.
Vast Solar To Build 30 MW/288 MWh CSP Plant in Australia Read More »
Demand for silver in the photovoltaic industry hit 193.5 million ounces in 2023, according to the Silver Institute. It predicts that demand will grow by another 20% in 2024.
PV Industry Demand for Silver Could Rise by 20% This Year Read More »
Lithium NMC batteries have many perks, including high energy density and a lighter package. Read on to learn how to source the best NMC batteries in 2024.
How to Source Lithium NMC Batteries in 2024 Read More »
