Rooftop PV is the fourth-largest source of electricity generation in Australia, providing about 11% of the country’s power supply, but SunWiz says the market faces challenges.
Australian Rooftop PV Market Faces Price Squeeze as Sales Slow Read More »
UK Power Networks’ (UKPN) distribution system operator (DSO) is expediting grid connections for 25 UK projects, totaling 836 MW.
UK Network Operator Offers Earlier Grid Connections for 836 MW Read More »
Scientist in Canada have proposed to combine rooftop PV power generation with an alkaline electrolyzer and a fuel cell to generate hydrogen in buildings. The new system is intended at enabling seasonal energy storage and reduce a home’s levelized cost of energy.
PV-Driven Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Building Applications Read More »
The March 1, 2024 German ground-mounted solar PV tender round of Bundesnetzagentur was oversubscribed with 569 bids representing 4,100 MW capacity, against the 2,231 MW offered. It eventually picked 326 bids for a total volume of 2.234 GW. This capacity is an improvement over the 1.611 GW offered in the previous round which was also…
US Solar Manufacturers file AD/CVD petitions for imported solar cells and modules just before the 2-year moratorium is set to end.
University of Michigan researchers have found that the value of rooftop solar will increase by between 5% and 15% by the mid-century across a range of US cities under moderate climate change, and by up to 20% by the end of the century.
German government agrees on Solar Package I reforms to boost solar PV deployment. Bundestag expected to approve within 2 weeks.
Energy consultancy LevelTen says that solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices fell 5.9% in the first quarter of 2024, with decreases recorded in all analyzed countries except for Romania. It attributes the decline to lower wholesale electricity prices and a fall in solar module prices.
Systovi, a French solar PV manufacturer, succumbs to Chinese competition, ceasing operations despite efforts to find a buyer.
Systovi Shuts Down French Fab Blaming Chinese Module Dumping for Sudden Drop in Orders Read More »
Discover how to effectively manage your energy storage system with this guide to choosing the ideal tools and software to optimize your energy yield and safety.
A Buyer’s Guide to Solar Energy Storage Systems in 2024 Read More »
Renewables developer Vast Solar has signed a key engineering contract as it pushes toward construction of a 30 MW/288 MWh thermal concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with more than eight hours of energy storage capacity near Port Augusta, South Australia.
Vast Solar To Build 30 MW/288 MWh CSP Plant in Australia Read More »
Demand for silver in the photovoltaic industry hit 193.5 million ounces in 2023, according to the Silver Institute. It predicts that demand will grow by another 20% in 2024.
PV Industry Demand for Silver Could Rise by 20% This Year Read More »
LevelTen Energy says in a new report that solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices have remained stable in the United States, indicating greater stability after a period of market volatility.
LevelTen Energy Reports Stable Solar PPA Prices for US Market Read More »
The U.S. based developer of steel PV module frames said its products are an alternative to conventional aluminum frames. They passed several third party tests as the company readies production and evaluations by module manufacturers.
Origami Solar Readies Production of Steel Solar Module Frames Read More »
US news outlets have reported resident concerns about leaked toxins from solar facilities in Texas that were damaged by a hailstorm. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has rejected the reports, which contained categorically false information.
