North American Solar PPAs Rise 3% in Q2
LevelTen Energy says in its latest quarterly report that prices for power purchase agreements (PPAs) increased in the second quarter, following a modest decline in the first three months of the year.
Tackling Merchant Risk – A Deep Dive Into Europe Grid-Scale Energy Storage Contracted Revenue
Current market conditions are propelling grid-scale project deployment in a more diversified European energy storage market. Anna Darmani, principal analyst – energy storage EMEA, at Wood Mackenzie, examines revenue streams in different parts of Europe and emerging routes to the market.
More Than Half of California Solar Customers To Include Battery Storage
Falling battery costs, shifting regulations and interest in energy independence are driving increased battery attachment rates on residential solar projects in California.
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China to conduct comprehensive safety overhaul of battery storage facilities
China’s regulators are reportedly considering a comprehensive fire safety inspection and upgrades of operating energy storage facilities. For older storage stations, enhancing fire safety measures will significantly increase non-technical costs, potentially up to CNY 0.2 per Wh ($0.028/Wh).
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Romania Aims To Roll out 5 GW of Energy Storage by End 2026
Romania is aiming to have at least 2.5 GW of energy storage installed by the end of next year and to exeed 5 GW only a year later.
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German Startup Offers Self-Adhesive Film for Glare-Free PV Modules
Germany-based Phytonics has developed a self-adhesive film with microstructures to reduce glare on PV modules. It is available in sheets and rolls for new and existing PV systems.
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Australian Polysilicon Project Shifts Focus to Silica Feedstock
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plan to build a polysilicon manufacturing plant in Australia has taken a step forward, with Australian Silica Quartz starting a drilling program at a planned mine site that could provide feedstock for the proposed facility.
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Competition, Oversupply To Reduce N-Type Solar Module Prices
Global solar demand will continue to grow in 2024, with module demand likely to reach 492 GW to 538 GW. Amy Fang, a senior analyst at InfoLink, looks at module demand and supply chain inventories in a market still affected by oversupply.
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320MW/640MWH Battery to Complement Compressed Air Storage Project in the Netherlands
The battery development should monetise excess grid capacity and complement the 320 MW compressed air energy storage project developed by Groningen-based long duration energy storage specialist Corre Energy.
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Australia’s Rooftop Solar Market Declines as Volumes Fall
The rollout of rooftop solar in Australia has slowed, with a total of 248 MW of new capacity registered across the country in June, down 14% from the previous month and marking the lowest tally since January.
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World’s First Grid-Scale, Semi-Solid-State Energy Storage Project Goes Online
The 100 MW/200 MWh energy storage project featuring lithium iron phosphate (LFP) solid-liquid hybrid cells was connected to the grid near Longquan, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar’s TOPCon Module Shipments Pass 100 GW
Chinese solar module maker JinkoSolar says it has shipped more than 100 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules in just 18 months.
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Spain Authorizes 7.2 GW of New PV Projects
The Spanish authorities have approved 7.2 GW of new PV projects so far this year, with 3.1 GW authorized in the second quarter alone.
South Africa Imposes 10% Import Tariff on Solar Panels
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.
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EDF Renewables Ireland, Circle K Sign Solar Deal
EDF Renewables Ireland solar farms will power Circle K’s 168 locations in Ireland, including the convenience chain’s electric-vehicle charging network, from October 2024.
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