US Secondary Market for PV Modules Offers Low-Cost Buying Opportunities
EnergyBin has reviewed pricing comparisons and trends in the US secondary market for solar panels.
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Serbia Attracts $2 Billion Chinese Investment in Solar, Wind, Hydrogen
The Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese companies Shanghai Fengling Renewables and Serbia Zijin Copper. It envisages the construction of 1.5 GW wind and 500 MW of solar projects alongside a green hydrogen production facility with 30,000 tons of annual output.
Delayed EU Heat Pump Plan Puts EUR 7 Billion at Risk, Warn 61 Industry Chiefs
Sixty-one heat pump industry chiefs have signed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning that delaying the EU Heat Pump Action Plan jeopardizes a key net-zero European industry.
Australia’s Energy Transition Speeds up as Rooftop PV Records Tumble
Australia’s rooftop solar sector continues to shine bright with new data from the Australian Energy Market Operator revealing that distributed PV output across the main grid reached a record high in the final quarter of 2023.
Germany Allocates 1.61 GW in Latest Utility-Scale PV Tender
Germany’s latest auction for utility-scale solar concluded with prices ranging from €0.0444 ($0.048)/kWh to €0.0547/kWh. The procurement exercise was significantly oversubscribed.
Rooftop PV To Outpace All Renewables in Australia, Says Green Energy Markets
A new report by Green Energy Markets (GEM) to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) confirms the future domination of rooftop solar and battery storage in Australia, with a projected cumulative PV capacity potential of 66 GW to 98.5 GW by 2054.
Germany’s New PV Additions Hit 1.25 GW in January
Germany installed 1.25 GW of solar in January, bringing the nation’s cumulative PV capacity to 82.19 GW by the end of the month, with more than 3.7 million projects in total.
China’s New PV Installations Hit 216.88 GW in 2023
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has revealed that China’s cumulative PV capacity reached 609.49 GW at the end of 2023.
Us Solar PPA Prices up 15% Year on Year in 2023
Prices for power purchase agreements (PPAs) rose in some US markets such as California and declined in others, including Texas, according to a new report from LevelTen Energy.
China Expands Cumulative Solar Capacity to 610 GW, Thanks to 53 GW Added in December
China’s total solar capacity hits 610 GW in 2023 with the annual addition of 216.88 GW, contributing 42% to global renewable additions.
Bundesnetzagentur’s 1.61 GW Call Attracts Record Number of Bids Aggregating 5.48 GW
Germany’s Dec 2023 solar tender sees record interest: 574 bids for 1.61 GW, winning tariffs drop significantly. Bavaria leads with 604 MW.
California Unlikely To Reach Clean Energy Targets Without Rooftop Solar
California’s rooftop solar industry is rapidly shedding jobs and losing companies to bankruptcy due to policy changes. The California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA) has suggested some near-term policy changes to slow the bleeding.
Germany Hits 356,000 Heat Pump Installations in 2023
Heat pump sales in Germany rose by more than 50% for the second year in a row in 2023, according to new figures from Bundesverband Wärmepumpe (BWP).
Lightsource BP Offloads 294 MW Solar Projects in Italy & More From Google, Better Energy, Groupe Pochet, EBRD
Lightsource bp sells Italian projects; Google adds 700 MW in Europe; Jyske Bank funds Better Energy; Groupe Pochet adopts solar; EBRD for Greek RE
How To Select Foldable Solar Panels in 2024
Demand for foldable solar panels has increased in recent years. Read on to gain more industry insights and tips on selecting panels for different customers.