Earlier this year, PV Tech reported that Europe alone will lack 205GW of grid capacity for solar by 2030, as the commissioning of new projects outpaces the addition of new grid infrastructure to connect these projects to existing power grids. These figures are drawn from a report from think tank Ember Climate, which suggests that […]
The rooftop solar sector continues to be concentrated in a number of states, with Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala and Karnataka responsible for 67% of new rooftop additions in the most recent quarter. The ten largest states by rooftop solar capacity also accounted for 77% of the cumulative rooftop solar installations as of March. Quarterly changes
JinkoSolar says it has achieved a 33.24% efficiency rating for its perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, confirmed by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). May 31, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: JinkoSolar Chinese solar module producer JinkoSolar said it has achieved a 33.24% power conversion efficiency for a
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Home Methanol Planning consent issued for solar methanol plant in Port Augusta May 31, 2024, by Ajsa Habibic Solar Methanol 1 (SM1), the proposed solar thermal-powered plant that will produce green methanol in Port Augusta, South Australia, has received planning consent. Illustration only; Courtesy of Vast The facility, which is being developed by Australian renewable
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In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that a strong polar jet stream and a record-breaking heat dome in May resulted in a stark contrast in irradiance patterns across North America. The western and central USA, along with Mexico, experienced higher than normal irradiance, while the Gulf and East
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– Ad- d.light, the provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, has partnered with global telecom operator Orange to open up access to d.lights range of low-cost solar products for customers in 11 African countries. d.light solar-powered products, including solar home systems, solar inverters, TVs, fans, and portable solar torches, are
Latest Helios Nordic Energy’s portfolio includes the 22MW Kungsåra project in Sweden. Image: VINCI Concessions French solar developer Sunmind, a subsidiary of construction firm VINCI Concessions, has acquired solar developer Helios Nordic Energy for US$73 million. Helios has developed 1GW of solar projects in the Nordics and sold around 300MW of ready-to-build projects to investors.
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Latest According to the study, in 2022, the addition of new solar and wind capacity lead to 1,200-1,600 fewer premature deaths. Image: Thor Swift via Berkeley Lab A new report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) in the US has found that, between 2019 and 2022, the addition of solar and wind generation capacity
Halfpoint/Shutterstock A big part of why many homeowners get solar panels installed on their properties is to offset high electricity bills, especially during the summer months when energy usage rises sharply. While many types of solar panels can cover up to 100% of the electricity consumption needs of a household, you might still have to
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The Punjab government is taking significant steps to boost solar energy as part of its renewable energy strategy, with a strong focus on local solar panel manufacturing. This initiative aims to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for everyone in the province. Punjab’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Shafay Hussain, recently held a meeting with
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