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.
Revised EPBD mandates solar readiness in EU buildings by 2030, aiming for zero emissions by 2050, promoting clean tech and job growth.
EU nations & industry unite in European Solar Charter to bolster domestic solar PV manufacturing, ensuring resilient supply chains.
Nelnet exits residential PV; Elin Energy enters US market; Origis secures $136M; Nova acquires HyFuels; SEIA reassures on solar panel safety.
Chile’s tender, Brazil project finance, Mexican RE pledge, Ecopetrol’s solar, Soltec’s sale, and BFC’s Bolivian PV investment.
Germany’s largest solar plant, Witznitz Energy Park, is Europe’s ‘largest’ too. It is online with 605 MW capacity by Move On Energy.
The US Interior Dept. slashes public land energy project fees by 80%, surpassing 25 GW clean energy goal for 2025.
Interior Department Announces 80% Drop in Capacity Fee for Wind & Solar Power Farms Read More »
Bhutan, one of the world’s few net carbon-negative countries, diversifying into solar with EIB’s €150M loan for hydropower & solar projects.
VINCI Concessions launches rooftop solar plant at Toulon Hyères Airport that is now the 1st airport in France to achieve net zero emissions.
The European Commission (EC) has proposed the European Solar Charter (ESC) in response to the challenges facing the continent’s solar manufacturing industry. The document sets out a series of voluntary actions to be undertaken to support the EU photovoltaic sector and bears no mention of EU trade tariffs or restrictions on cheap solar panel imports.
EC Announces European Solar Charter To Support PV Manufacturing Read More »
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Chinese Solar Module Prices Hold Steady in a Quiet Market Read More »
