IEO Counts Around 5 GW New Solar PV Capacity Additions in 2023, Representing 41% Annual Growth
Poland’s solar PV capacity surpasses 17 GW by the end of 2023, marking a 41% annual increase with over 5 GW added last year, says IEO.
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Rooftop Solar Demand Outpacing EU Member States Readiness, Says Report
A report from Climate Action Network Europe says residential rooftop solar installations in the EU have grown by 54% year-on-year, but warns a lack of grid capacity and specific strategies for rooftop solar development means member states are not keeping pace with the demand.
More & Enough Space Available for Country To Exploit for Large-Scale Solar & Agrivoltaics
Germany can deploy 287 GW of solar PV on highways, railways, parking lots, & C&I, supporting ambitious targets & minimizing land use conflicts.
China PV Industry Brief: Beijian Energy To Build HJT Cell, Module Factory
Beijian Energy says it will build a new factory to make heterojunction (HJT) solar cells and panels. The facility in Liaoning province will produce 4 GW of cells and 3 GW of PV modules.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Huasun Signs Wafer, Cell Supply Deals
Huasun has signed two deals with Leascend Group, including a monocrystalline silicon wafer supply agreement, while GCL Technology has agreed to supply Longi Green Energy Technology with 425,000 tons of N-type granular silicon to the end of 2026.
EPFL & HES-SO Valais Wallis Study Explores Local Energy Solutions for Energy Independence
EPFL & HES-SO study: Integrating decentralized solar PV in Swiss grid can cut costs, boost self-consumption, & reduce grid reinforcement.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Solargiga Forecasts Profits, GCL Sees Decline
Solargiga Energy says it expects to return to a profit of CNY 130 million to CNY 170 million for 2023, while GCL Technology says it anticipates lower profits for the year.
Cape Town Launches Online Solar Authorization Portal
Cape Town, South Africa, has opened an online portal to simplify the authorization process for solar and reduce approval waiting times.
ARENA Backs Feasibility Study for 850 MW Electrolysis Facility, Powered by 1 GW Solar Generation
ARENA funds East Kimberley Clean Energy & Hydrogen Project: 50,000 tons/year H₂, 1 GW solar, Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership.
Hopewind Signs Europe Distribution Deal & More From JA Solar, Leascend, Grand Sunergy, Central New Energy, Autowell
Hopewind Signs Europe Distribution Deal & More China Solar PV News From JA Solar, Leascend, Grand Sunergy, Central New Energy, Autowell
Masdar Expands US Presence With Terra-Gen Stake & More From EDPR NA, SRP, MPSC, Eagle Creek, Chart
Masdar expands in US.Microsoft partners EDPR NA.SRP, NextEra commission 260 MW solar/storage in Arizona. MPSC denies Consumers Energy biomass contract termination. Eagle Creek buys Lightstar. Chart Industries aids California green hydrogen plant.
Sonnedix Signs Up Eiffage for Solar EPC in Europe & More From Totalenergies, Recurrent, KKR, Statkraft, Greenvolt, Hoymiles & Enviromena
Sonnedix partners with Eiffage, TotalEnergies’ PPA exceeds 1.5 GW, Recurrent Energy acquires 420+ MW in Spain, KKR to acquire Encavis, and Enviromena expands with a 70 MW UK project.
APA’s Queensland-Located 88 MW AC Dugald River Solar Farm Serving Resource Companies
APA Group unveils Australia’s largest remote grid solar farm, Dugald River Solar Farm, supplying MMG and others, aiding decarbonization.
Innovation Ministry Approves Plans for New Solar Module Production Fab With 200 MW Annual Capacity
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Innovation and Growth announces a new 200 MW solar panel manufacturing facility by Solar Panel in Omurtag.
Bundesnetzagentur Counts Cumulative Solar Capacity Close to 85 GW With Over 2 GW Added During 2M/2024
Germany’s solar PV sector adds 1.071 GW in February 2024, with rooftop installations dropping and ground-mounted facilities surging.