Austria offers incentives for PV systems above 35 kW with European modules
The Austrian government has introduced incentives for PV systems over 35 kW that feature made-in-Europe modules. The measure aims to create new jobs and support the energy transition, offering a 20%...
View ArticleWinaico presents bifacial 435 W TOPCon solar modules with 22.30% efficiency
Taiwanese manufacturer Winaico said its newest bifacial, n-type, glass-glass TOPCon compact modules are available in a 435 W aluminum-framed version, and a 430 W full-black version. The module...
View ArticleHedge planting for community acceptance of agrivoltaics
The Hauts-Plateaux de l'Yonne Energy Association (EHPY) has started planting 5.8 km of hedges in central France to integrate 14 agrivoltaic projects into the landscape. The initiative aims to improve...
View ArticleOMV Petrom acquires stake in 130 MW of solar in Romania
OMV Petrom, a majority-owned Romanian oil and gas supplier, has purchased a 50% stake in three solar projects in Romania. OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer, has expanded its partnership with...
View ArticlePhilippines opens nation’s biggest solar-powered irrigation system
The authorities in the Philippines have inaugurated the country's largest solar-powered irrigation system, featuring more than 1,000 solar panels and two submersible pumps. The system benefits over 200...
View ArticleRelease by Scatec to expand solar, storage capacity in Cameroon
Release by Scatec, a distributed-generation solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) solution, is set to expand its solar and storage capacity in Cameroon by 28.6 MW and 19.2 MWh across two...
View ArticleCalifornia bill may amend ruling that gutted value of solar for multi-meter...
If approved, SB 1374 would give schools, farms, apartments and other multi-meter properties “the same treatment” as single-family homes in solar crediting and billing structures.From pv magazine USA...
View ArticleIndonesia targets over 5.7 GW of rooftop solar by 2028
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform...
View ArticleSwiss say ‘yes’ to new law to expedite solar development
Swiss voters have approved a new electricity law that mandates PV systems on large buildings, supports electricity communities, and encourages collective self-consumption.From pv magazine France About...
View ArticleAgrivoltaics for apricots
French developer Solveo Energies has developed a 247 kW agrivoltaic facility spread across 3,500 m2. The system features trackers controlled by the Cultiveo Dynamique algorithm, to protect an apricot...
View ArticleSolatio plans 4 GW of solar for hydrogen production in Brazil
Spanish solar developer Solatio says that it plans 4 GW of solar to support hydrogen production in Brazil, under a $1.94 billion agreement with the state government of Piauí.From pv magazine LatAm...
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Weather-related damage to solar assets exceed modeling expectations by 300%
The report from kWh Analytics, with input from several industry leaders, identified 14 risks to be aware of in the solar industry, including risks related to extreme weather, such as hail, and...
View ArticleIndia’s SJVN allocates 1.5 GW of wind, solar for $0.041/kWh
SJVN has allocated 1.5 GW of wind and solar for $0.041/kWh. The winning developers will establish wind-solar hybrid projects on a build-own-operate basis under 25-year power purchase agreements...
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Lazard says fossil fuel costs double that of utility-scale solar
The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for solar has fallen to between $29/MWh and $92/MWh, according to a new report from Lazard.From pv magazine USA Lazard has released a report analyzing LCOE, a...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: India launches green ammonia auction
As the state-owned SECI launches a reverse auction to purchase 539,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia a year, Yara officially opened its 24 MW renewable hydrogen plant at Herøya, Norway.SECI has kicked...
View ArticleHome office, schooling helped distributed PV address duck curve challenge...
New research from the United Kingdom shows how during the Covid-19 crisis homeowners relying on PV and storage were able to considerably reduce grid electricity reliance, while increasing...
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Warehouse rooftop solar, batteries could unlock 28 GW in Australia
Nexa Advisory says sluggish rooftop solar and battery storage uptake by businesses in the Australian state of New South Wales points to a 7 GW missed opportunity, and 28 GW nationally.From pv magazine...
View ArticleJordan launches tender for solar energy systems
The Jordanian government has launched a tender for 3 kW solar energy systems for homes of National Aid Fund beneficiaries. The deadline for applications is July 4.Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and...
View ArticleAustria adds 500 MW of PV in Q1
Austria's Federal Association of Photovoltaics (PV Austria) says the nation added 500 MW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, driven by investments in private rooftop PV systems benefiting from...
View ArticleSolar farm under construction at Dublin Airport
Irish renewables developer Enerpower has started building a 9 MW solar array at Dublin Airport. The project is expected to generate more than 10% of the airport's electricity needs once it is...
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