6 Domestic & International Players Offer Bids for 100 MW USAID-Backed Solar Project in Rahovec
Kosovo plans auctions for 950 MW renewable energy. Shortlists bidders for 100 MW solar plant. Next, a 150 MW wind project in 2024.
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CanREA Demands Accelerated Pace of Installations To Meet Net-Zero Targets, Despite 11.2 Percent Annual Growth
Canada’s renewables grew in 2023, but to meet net-zero goals, installations must surpass 5 GW/year, per CanREA.
Rooftop PV Could Serve 45% of US Electricity Demand, Says Environment America
Environment America says in a new report that rooftop solar could meet 45% of US electricity demand, despite currently only accounting for just 1.5% of electricity consumption.
Canadian Solar Releases PC Tendering for Gansu ESS Project & More From Hebei Province, Akcome, HY Solar, Golden Solar
Canadian Solar Releases PC Tendering For Gansu ESS Project & More China Solar PV News From Hebei Province, Akcome, HY Solar, Golden Solar
Commercial Solar Project on NNSA-Administered Land in Nevada & More From TBA, SolAmerica, Sunworks
US DOE wants solar on NNSA land. TBA signs REC deal with Clearway Energy. SolAmerica contracts First Solar. Sunworks files for bankruptcy.
Demystifying Upcoming EU Ecodesign and Energy Label Rules for Solar PV
Ahead of the upcoming introduction of EU Ecodesign and Energy Label policy measures for solar PV products, SolarPower Europe brings some reflections on the topic, adding insights to the ongoing industry discussions.
Italy’s Annual New Solar Additions Hit 5.23 GW in 2023
Italy installed 5.23 GW of new solar in 2023, bringing its cumulative installed PV capacity to 30.28 GW by December, according to trade body Italia Solare.
Sekisui Chemical To Explore Manufacturing Flexible Solar Panels Under MoU With Economy Ministry
Slovakia Economy Ministry collaborates with Japan’s Sekisui Chemical to locally produce flexible solar panels.
‘Sustainable’ Module Prices Unlikely To Fall Further
PV manufacturing analysis is revealing that module prices can not “sustainably” fall significantly in 2024 without producers selling below cost. UK-based analysts Exawatt delivered the development last week, in a trend observed by Australian market participants.
RWE & PPC Take Final Investment Decision for Last of 940 MW DC Solar Power Project Portfolio
RWE Renewables & PPC Renewables announce 450 MW solar project in Western Macedonia, backed by EU & commercial debt financing.
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.
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.
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.