Driven by Government Policies, ISEA Pegs Cumulative Installed PV Capacity at Over 1.18 GW
Ireland’s solar PV capacity grew to 1,185 MW, powering 280,000 homes. Government schemes drive growth, aiming for 8 GW by 2030.
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BESS, Deep Learning Simulations: Decrease in Wholesale Price Variability
Donato Leo is the author of a study on the relationship between photovoltaics, batteries and wholesale energy prices in Italy. Leo’s deep learning simulations suggest changes in energy prices as installed battery capacity increases.
Solar Energy To Become Swiss Energy Supply System’s ‘2nd Pillar’ With Positive Referendum
Switzerland voted to boost renewable energy, easing solar & wind project rules, extending financial support, and increasing grid surcharges.
Finds Material Injury To Domestic Industry From Cells & Modules Imported From SE Asian Nations
USITC found likely harm from solar imports from 4 SE Asian nations, continuing its investigation with findings due in July and October 2024.
Global PV Installations May Hit 660 GW in 2024, Says Bernreuter Research
Bernreuter Research says low module prices will drive demand in the second half of this year. The researchers note the shipment targets of the world’s six largest solar module suppliers, who are aiming for an annual growth rate of 40% on average.
Amsterdam To Allow Solar Panels on Monuments
The Amsterdam municipal authorities say they will make installing solar panels and heat pumps easier and allow visible installations on monuments and heritage buildings.
Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Increased by 11 GW; Market To Install 40 GW New Capacity in 2024
The US solar market had a record Q1/2024 with 11.8 GW installed, reaching a cumulative 200 GW. Manufacturing capacity increased to 26.6 GW.
SolarPower Europe Says 1 TW of Solar Could Be Annually Installed by 2028
SolarPower Europe forecasts more than 1 TW of annual solar installations by 2028, but financing and energy system flexibility must be unlocked.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-May Installations Hit 79.15 GW
China‘s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 690 GW at the end of May, according to recent numbers released by the country’s National Energy Administration (NEA).
China Modules Prices Trend Lower on Weak Demand, Oversupply
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Italia Solare Counts 1.72 GW New Additions in Q1/2024, Recording Over 62 Percent Annual Growth
Italy’s Q1/2024 solar PV capacity rose 62% YoY to 1,721 MW. C&I led with 595 MW, utility-scale grew 373%, residential dropped 15%.
The Hydrogen Stream: PV-Wind Hybrids Cut LCOH by 70%
Portuguese and Italian researchers have shown that the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) is lower onshore and that PV-wind configurations reduce the LCOH up to 70%, while Lhyfe says it has started collaborating on a hydrogen storage project.
Solarwatt Shutting Down Battery Storage Production in Germany & More From VINCI, MYTILINEOS, Ingeteam, Fraunhofer ISE
Solarwatt stops German battery production; VINCI invests in Helios; MYTILINEOS’s Irish PPA; Ingeteam’s Spain contract; Fraunhofer TOPCon efficiency.
United Kingdom Closes in on 16 GW Installed Solar Capacity
The latest government installation figures reveal a slower start to the year for the United Kingdom, with small-scale installations accounting for the majority of additions. As the UK General Election approaches, there are calls from industry for the next government to act quickly on the issues hindering capacity expansion.
Japanese & Australian Renewable Energy Companies Commission Much-Delayed Kennedy Energy Park
Eurus Energy and Windlab have commissioned Australia’s first large-scale hybrid renewable energy facility in Queensland.