Solar power is on the rise, and thanks to better solar cell tech, we’re seeing more and more cool products that are harnessing this cutting-edge tech. For example, building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products are some of the most popular solar technology currently on the market, with solar shingles – roof-based solar systems – currently making waves globally.
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.
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.
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.
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To support and speed up solar PV installations, the German government is set to introduce tax benefits for small scale deployments.
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