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IRENA: Solar PV is the only technology on track to meet 2030 investment targets

IRENA: Solar PV is the only technology on track to meet 2030 investment targets

These figures are slightly less optimistic than similar numbers published by Ember Climate last month, which assessed the world’s 2023 solar capacity additions to be 459.5GW. Both organisations, however, note that solar dominates the world’s clean energy capacity additions, with IRENA noting that, in 2023, the world added just 114.5GW of new wind capacity, the […]

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European Patent Office upholds JA Solar complaints as valid in patent infringement lawsuit

European Patent Office upholds JA Solar complaints as valid in patent infringement lawsuit

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads ‘The EPO has upheld the patent in accordance with the main request of JA Solar, and the independent claims of the patent have not been amended,’ said JA Solar. Image: JA Solar. The European Patent Office (EPO) “upheld as valid” a complaint from Chinese PV manufacturer JA Solar

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EIB loans US$300 million to Enel Colombia for 486MW solar PV and grid upgrades

EIB loans US$300 million to Enel Colombia for 486MW solar PV and grid upgrades

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Enel is one of a number of international developers which have moved into Colombia this year. Credit: Enel Green Power The European Investment Bank (EIB) has loaned US$300 million to Italian energy company Enel Group to develop 486MW of solar PV capacity in Colombia. The loan will support

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Inkia Energy targets over 1GW of solar PV in Peru  by the end of 2025 with new expansion

Inkia Energy targets over 1GW of solar PV in Peru by the end of 2025 with new expansion

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads The Peruvian solar PV market had previously been described as going “under the radar”. Image: Verano Energy. Power generator Inkia Energy announced yesterday (10 October) a solar PV expansion in Peru, targeting more than 1GW of new solar PV capacity operational by the end of 2025. The move

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The New Zealand energy crisis: an opportunity for solar PV

The New Zealand energy crisis: an opportunity for solar PV

Meanwhile, Energy Resources Aotearoa, a New Zealand-based energy company, notes that renewable energy sources provide 82% of the country’s electricity mix and around 40% of its primary energy. The other 60% of New Zealand’s energy comes from oil (32%), natural gas (21%) and a small amount of coal. PV Tech Premium speaks with Sarah Gillies,

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A new era of solar observation

A new era of solar observation

For the first time, scientists have taken near-daily measurements of the Sun’s global coronal magnetic field, a region of the Sun that has only been observed irregularly in the past. The resulting observations are providing valuable insights into the processes that drive the intense solar storms that impact fundamental technologies, and thus lives and livelihoods,

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‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse blazes over Easter Island in incredible new image

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse blazes over Easter Island in incredible new image

A time-lapse photo shows the progression of the annular solar eclipse that blazed across the skies over Easter Island (Rapa Nui) on Wednesday, Oct. 2. In the foreground is one of the iconic moai, or human-like statues, found all around the island. (Image credit: Josh Dury) On Wednesday (Oct. 2) a ring of fire appeared

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EV Solar Modules Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2024 – 2032|IMR Market Report

EV Solar Modules Market Overview and Insights: According to IMR Market Reports,  EV Solar Modules Market  is expected to grow at a significant growth rate, and the analysis period is 2024-2032, considering the base year as 2023. The Global EV Solar Modules Market study contains information on the global industry, as well as user data and numbers.

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Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a glorious ‘ring of fire’ today. Here’s what you need to know.

Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a glorious ‘ring of fire’ today. Here’s what you need to know.

LIVE: Annular Solar Eclipse – October 2, 2024 – YouTube Watch On Today (Oct. 2), an annular solar eclipse will begin its journey across parts of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile and southern Argentina.  If you’re unable to see the eclipse in person, you can watch the annular solar eclipse online here at Space.com, courtesy

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