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Jet stream shift brings gloom to Northern Europe in December
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that december brought striking contrasts in solar irradiance across Europe, with Northern Europe experiencing irradiance levels...
View ArticleAll renewables PPA structures at a glance
German scientists have identified 18 typologies of power purchase agreements for the renewable energy market. Their research is intended to support policymakers, scientists and investors in...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: USGS unveils map of US geologic hydrogen resources
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released its first map of potential geologic hydrogen reserves in the United States, while Plug Power has secured a $1.66 billion US government loan guarantee to...
View ArticlePioneers in Irish solar energy
From modest beginnings in 2011, Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) has become one of Ireland’s foremost independent power producers (IPPs). Joint CEO and co-founder Justin Brown told pv magazine...
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Italian scientists show technical feasibility of solid oxide fuel cells in...
The researchers conducted a case study on a solid oxide fuel cell system deployed in a nearly zero-energy single-floor villa with a size of 80 m2 located in southern Italy. They found that, in...
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The best tilt angle to improve PV module performance in world’s worst soiling...
Scientists have measured the performance of PV modules under strong soiling conditions in Saudi Arabia and have identified the most suitable tilt angles for improving power generation. They have also...
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Denmark’s solar capacity surpasses 4 GW
Denmark installed 545 MW of solar in 2024, with utility-scale projects driving market growth, according to Danish solar association Dansk Solcelleforening.Denmark deployed 545 MW of solar in 2024,...
View ArticleUruguay launches tender for 75 MW solar park
Uruguay’s National Administration of Electric Power Plants and Transmissions (UTE) has kicked off a tender for a 75 MW solar project in Cerro Largo, with operations set to begin between March and June...
View ArticleFrench consortium building linear DC solar park along Rhône River
A consortium is installing an experimental linear solar park in shade house configuration in Vaucluse, southern France, using high-voltage direct current architecture to reduce electricity losses.From...
View ArticleSouth Africa adds 1.1 GW of solar in 2024
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association predicts that deployment will accelerate as a strong pipeline of private and public utility-scale projects offsets the decline in installations from...
View ArticleMalaysia opens bidding for 2 GW of large-scale solar
Malaysia’s Energy Commission has launched an open tender seeking 2 GW of large-scale solar projects, with capacities ranging from 10 MW to 500 MW, to support the nation’s clean energy...
View ArticleThe best residential PV system configuration for Saudi Arabia
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have identified the best and optimum PV system configurations for the Saudi residential market. Their analysis investigated the capacity threshold that leads to a lower cost...
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Novel BIPV concept integrates louvers to enhance power production
Scientists have proposed a building-integrated PV system that integrates airflow to cool the panels and control room temperature. The system, which also acts as a shading device, can reportedly...
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Carbon dioxide removal portfolios enable reaching ambitious climate targets
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) describes how carbon dioxide removal may support the world's energy transition from a portfolio...
View ArticleBangladesh launches 500 MW PV tender
The Bangladeshi authorities are seeking proposals to build 10 PV plants with each a capacity of 50 MW across several regions.The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has launched a tender for the...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: Algeria, EU nations plan Southern Hydrogen Corridor
Algeria, Austria, Germany, Italy, and Tunisia have agreed to develop the Southern Hydrogen Corridor linking North Africa and Europe, while Sungrow Hydrogen has signed a deal to supply electrolysis gear...
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PV module prices at crossroads
Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, said PV module prices will depend on national and international demand trends in the coming months, with outcomes ranging from increases to stagnation or...
View ArticleAround 10% of the world’s inland reservoirs could host 22 TW of floating PV
An international research team has assessed the worldwide status and potential of inland floating photovoltaic (FPV) installations, including analysis of the use of trackers and bifacial solar...
View ArticleDecision-making model for wind, solar projects in Saudi Arabia
Conceived by an international research team, the model can also be utilized for hybrid wind-solar projects. According to its creators, it provides a practical solutions for land-use optimization and...
View ArticleNew method to estimate soiling losses before PV project implementation
Scientists in Peru have proposed a self-contained, deployable system that quantifies energy losses from dust accumulation on PV modules. It uses both artificial neural networks and electrical models...
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