Bundesnetzagentur: 11M/2023 PV Installations Exceed 13 GW, Taking Cumulative to Over 80 GW
Germany’s November solar additions: 1,183 MW, cumulative capacity 80.74 GW. Annual growth nears SolarPower Europe’s 14 GW projection for 2023.
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Large Wind & Solar Bases To Boost Chinese Installations, Says CPIA as It Revises Annual Forecast Yet Again
CPIA reports China’s 2023 solar installations may reach 160-180 GW while BNEF predicts up to 415 GW. Read more on China’s PV industry here.
RECOM’s Bifacial Panels to Power Latvian Wastewater Water Treatment Plant & Lower Electricity Costs
RECOM’s bifacial solar modules power the Baltics’ 1st floating solar station, a 2.1 MW project at Latvia’s Slova wastewater plant. Read more.
Germany Hits 80 GW Milestone
Germany deployed around 1.18 GW of new PV systems in November and could potentially install more than 14 GW of PV capacity this year, according to new statistics from the national network operator.
TrinaTracker Launches New Trailblazer 1P 700W+ Tracking Solution & More From Huasun, Astronergy, GCL Group, Guizhou Province
TrinaTracker Launches Trailblazer 1P 700W+ Tracking Solution & More China Solar News From Huasun, Astronergy, GCL Group, Guizhou Province.
France Hits Average Price of €85.20/MWh in 512 MW Hydro-Wind-Pv Tender
France has achieved an average price of €85.20 ($93.72)/MWh in a 512 MW hydro-wind-PV tender. It has selected 34 projects, including four wind installations and 30 ground-mounted solar plants, from developers such as EDF, Neoen, and BayWa re.
Dutch Heating Specialist Unveils Residential Thermal Battery
Newton Energy Solutions claims its new thermal storage system is ideal for houses equipped with solar panels and either heat pumps or gas boilers. The battery has an energy storage capacity of 20 kWh to 29 kWh.
Rooftop Solar Mandate for EU Buildings Moves Forward With Parliament & Council Reaching Provisional Agreement
EU’s provisional agreement mandates rooftop solar on new buildings by 2026 (public/commercial) and 2029 (residential). Awaiting formal adoption.
Renaissance of Mass Solar Production in Europe Postponed
As solar module prices continue to fall, pvXchange.com founder Martin Schachinger explains the difficulties of rebuilding a solar supply chain from scratch in Europe.
Empowering the Energy Transition: New IEA-PVPS Task 19 Sets the Stage for Global PV Grid Integration Collaboration
The new IEA-PVPS Task 19, succeeding Task 14, aims at fostering sustainable PV grid integration and invites experts from diverse countries, disciplines, and organizations to join its ambitious projects, with the aim of reshaping the future of electric power networks and positioning PV as a dominant force within evolving power systems.
SEIA & Wood Mackenzie Forecast 33 GW Record PV Additions in 2023, but See Growth Slowing Down From 2026
US solar capacity to surge by 55% in 2023, hitting 33 GW DC, but future growth faces challenges like interconnection bottlenecks, says SEIA and Wood Mackenzie.
Natixis Affiliate Pumps in €140 Million in Portuguese IPP & More From TotalEnergies, Glasgow, EIB, Solar Steel, REC
Europe Solar Highlights: Mirova invests €140M in Hyperion Renewables, TotalEnergies backs Xlinks, Glasgow Airport’s 19.9 MW solar, EIB supports Sorégies, Solar Steel’s Turkish deal, REC Group shuts Norway silicon plants.
MITECO Lends Support to 51 Projects To Install 92 MW Solar & Storage Capacity Under PRTR Framework
Spain allocates €84.86 million for 92.4 MW renewables and 6 MW green hydrogen in the Canary Islands, enhancing energy security and supporting island sustainability.
PI Berlin Releases New Tool To Detect Faults in Inverters
PI Berlin has developed a new tool to detect problems in inverters such as defective printed circuit boards, faulty switching algorithms, and deficiencies in components and sensors.
Swansea Council’s Land Agreements Move Green Energy Hub Plans, Including a Large Solar Farm, Forward
Swansea’s £4 billion renewable energy hub aims for one among UK’s largest solar facilities, driving the city towards net zero by 2050. Explore the ambitious green initiative.