Germany’s New Solar Installations Hit 790 MW in August
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.
Quebec To Run 150 MW Solar Tender Before End of Year
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.
Europe Solar PV News Snippets: Alight Raises €110 Million From Rabobank & More
Latest solar PV news and developments from all of Europe
China Connects Its First Large-Scale Flywheel Storage Project to Grid
The 30 MW plant is the first utility-scale, grid-connected flywheel energy storage project in China and the largest one in the world.
Madrid’s Residential Solar Self-Consumption Rates Hit 30% to 70%
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%.
U.S. Residential Solar Prices Hovering Near All-Time Low
Average home solar prices are $2.69 per watt, said EnergySage.