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.
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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.
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
Australian Consumers Say Bigger Is Better for Rooftop Solar
Solar panel and system prices are on the decline in Australia, but figures from industry analyst SunWiz show that a growing number of Australian households are opting to forgo savings in search of higher generation capacity.
Cyprus Launches Rebate Scheme for Rooftop Solar
The scheme is expected to help around 6,000 homes install solar panels and will open for applications in February.
Despite Over 26% Annual Decline, 2023 Additions Show Spain on Right Path To Exceed 2030 Target
Spain‘s solar self-consumption capacity, over 7 GW, surpasses nuclear. Growth driven by solar resources and falling costs.
CAN Europe Study on What’s Stopping Renewable Energy Growth in North Macedonia & Serbia
Political inertia, bureaucracy, and governance gaps hamper renewable growth in North Macedonia and Serbia, says Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe study.
Distributed US Solar and Storage Policy Trends
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center covers the latest trends in US solar policy.
H&M Signs up for More Solar Power in Sweden & More From Alantra, FlAXRES, Ecoener, Octopus
H&M adds 23 MW solar in Sweden. Alantra & Solarig secure €213M for 306 MW in Spain. FLAXRES values in triple-digit million after Korean investment. Ecoener invests €300M in Greek renewables. Octopus makes 1st German solar move.
Largest US Solar-Storage Project Goes Online
A new 875 MW solar project in California features nearly 2 million solar panels and offers more than 3 GWh of energy storage.
Huasun HJT Modules Get BIS Certification & More From Shuangliang Eco-Energy, Bofang New Energy, Lvliang City, National Bureau of Statistics
Huasun HJT Modules Get BIS Certification & More From Shuangliang Eco-Energy, Bofang New Energy, Lvliang City, National Bureau of Statistics