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New Model To Identify Land Eligibility, Calculate LCOE for Utility-Scale PV
Created by scientists in Poland, the model is based on GIS and can be adapted to different market conditions. The researchers applied it to the Polish market and found that 3.61% of the country’s available land can host utility-scale PV systems.
Largest Solar Power Plant in Western Balkans Good To Go & More From Enviromena, Energa, Burgas
Get the latest updates from the energy sector, including Voltalia’s completion of the largest solar power plant in the Western Balkans, Enviromena’s successful £65 million refinancing for UK solar energy expansion, PKN Orlen’s Energa Wytwarzanie’s acquisition of a 334 MW hybrid project in Poland, and the recent cancellation of a PV project on farmland in Bulgaria by the Burgas governor due to local concerns. Stay informed about the significant developments shaping the energy landscape in Europe.
PV Installations Dropped Below GW Level for 1st Time in 6 Months, but Over 10 GW Added in 9M/2023
Germany’s solar PV installations in September 2023 slightly decreased by over 21% to 919 MW, while the cumulative installations for the initial nine months exceeded 10 GW, surpassing the annual target of 9 GW. The adjusted August installations rose to 1.17 GW. Although September additions fell below 1 GW, the country’s total installed solar PV capacity reached over 77.67 GW. Rooftop solar systems supported under the EEG decreased to 666 MW, and large-scale solar capacity stood at 113.5 MW. Despite being below the monthly target, continued installations could see Germany ending 2023 with over 13 GW annual installed capacity, an 80% growth from 2022’s 7.2 GW.
Netherlands Allocates $440 Million for Utility-Scale Batteries
Netherlands allocates €416.6 million for the construction of utility-scale batteries connected to ground-mounted solar farms or large rooftop PV systems.
European Warehouses Now Storing More Than 80 GW of Unsold Solar Panels
The amount of unsold panels in European warehouses may have doubled between mid-July and the end of August, and it may reach 100 GW by the end of the year.
Netherlands Raises Solar Panel Recycling Fee to ‘Absorb Shocks’ in Market
PV module importers in the Netherlands saw the solar module recycling fee increase. The money generated will be used to finance a guarantee fund.
US Solar Construction Costs Fell Amid Pandemic, Says EIA
PV module prices have fallen since the start of the pandemic in 2020, reaching a global two-year low in April 2023, according to the EIA.
Higher Demand, Lower Wind Energy Prices Boost European Electricity Market Prices
The rise in gas prices, the decrease in wind energy production and higher demand boost European electricity market prices.
Germany, Austria Hit by Multiple Solar Battery Fires in September
There were multiple reports of fires involving batteries connected to residential PV systems in Germany and Austria in September. Read on for details.
85 MW Solar Plant on Former Coal Power Plant Site in Michigan & More From DSD, FTC, Dominion
Consumers Energy has announced plans for an 85 MW solar power plant to be sited at the former Karn Coal Power Plant site in Michigan.
Energy Ministry Opens Consultation Round for 520 MW Wind & Solar Energy With 150 MW Storage Capacity
Bulgaria has opened a consultation round, seeking to establish 570 MW wind and solar PV along with 150 MW battery energy storage capacity.
EU To Adopt 42.5% Renewable Energy Ambition for 2030, Mandating Its Uptake for Various Sectors
The European Council has adopted the new RED, putting in motion the EU’s plans to aim for 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, instead of 32%.
1KOMMA5° Announces PV Manufacturing Foray With 5 GW Plans, Starting With 1 GW in 2024
1KOMMA5° is to produce TOPCon solar modules in Germany. The plan is to start with 1 GW production capacity by 2024 and scale it up to 5 GW annually by 2030.
Incumbent Upon ‘Right Political Will’, Europe’s Solar Sector Association Offers ‘Balanced Solutions’ For Solar PV’s Industrial Resurgence
Solar PV industry in Europe has voiced its stance against any trade barriers for imported solar modules in a single market