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Vast Solar To Build 30 MW/288 MWh CSP Plant in Australia
Renewables developer Vast Solar has signed a key engineering contract as it pushes toward construction of a 30 MW/288 MWh thermal concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with more than eight hours of energy storage capacity near Port Augusta, South Australia.
PV Industry Demand for Silver Could Rise by 20% This Year
Demand for silver in the photovoltaic industry hit 193.5 million ounces in 2023, according to the Silver Institute. It predicts that demand will grow by another 20% in 2024.
LevelTen Energy Reports Stable Solar PPA Prices for US Market
LevelTen Energy says in a new report that solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices have remained stable in the United States, indicating greater stability after a period of market volatility.
Origami Solar Readies Production of Steel Solar Module Frames
The U.S. based developer of steel PV module frames said its products are an alternative to conventional aluminum frames. They passed several third party tests as the company readies production and evaluations by module manufacturers.
Hail Damage and Toxicity Risks in Solar Plants
US news outlets have reported resident concerns about leaked toxins from solar facilities in Texas that were damaged by a hailstorm. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has rejected the reports, which contained categorically false information.
EU Council Formally Adopts Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Boosting Clean Energy Deployment
Revised EPBD mandates solar readiness in EU buildings by 2030, aiming for zero emissions by 2050, promoting clean tech and job growth.
Government & Industry Pledge Support To Improve Conditions for Domestic PV Manufacturing Industry
EU nations & industry unite in European Solar Charter to bolster domestic solar PV manufacturing, ensuring resilient supply chains.
Nelnet Renewable Energy Exits US Residential PV Space & More From Elin Energy, Origis, Nova, SEIA
Nelnet exits residential PV; Elin Energy enters US market; Origis secures $136M; Nova acquires HyFuels; SEIA reassures on solar panel safety.
Chilean Renewable Energy Tender Attracts 5 Economic Bids & More From Recurrent, Mexico, Ecopetrol, Soltec, BFC
Chile’s tender, Brazil project finance, Mexican RE pledge, Ecopetrol’s solar, Soltec’s sale, and BFC’s Bolivian PV investment.
Move on Energy Energizes Shell Energy Europe Contracted 605 MW Solar Park, & Expand It to 650 MW
Germany’s largest solar plant, Witznitz Energy Park, is Europe’s ‘largest’ too. It is online with 605 MW capacity by Move On Energy.
Interior Department Announces 80% Drop in Capacity Fee for Wind & Solar Power Farms
The US Interior Dept. slashes public land energy project fees by 80%, surpassing 25 GW clean energy goal for 2025.
Bhutan To Deploy EIB’s €150 Million Loan To Install Around 310 MW New PV & Hydropower Capacity
Bhutan, one of the world’s few net carbon-negative countries, diversifying into solar with EIB’s €150M loan for hydropower & solar projects.
VINCI Concessions Adds Rooftop Solar Plant to Toulon Hyères Airport; To Add Another PV Project in 2026
VINCI Concessions launches rooftop solar plant at Toulon Hyères Airport that is now the 1st airport in France to achieve net zero emissions.
EC Announces European Solar Charter To Support PV Manufacturing
The European Commission (EC) has proposed the European Solar Charter (ESC) in response to the challenges facing the continent’s solar manufacturing industry. The document sets out a series of voluntary actions to be undertaken to support the EU photovoltaic sector and bears no mention of EU trade tariffs or restrictions on cheap solar panel imports.