Pexapark records 24 European PPAs for over 1.5 GW in March
Pexapark registered a notable increase in power purchase agreements (PPA) in March, with solar deals accounting for almost 1.4 GW of the total disclosed capacity.
Germany’s PV installations down sharply in March
Germany installed just 787.2 MW of new PV capacity in March – the lowest monthly total since December 2022.
Turkey’s solar capacity surpasses 21 GW
Turkey’s rapid rise in solar deployment has been largely attributed to the installation of unlicensed solar power plants for self consumption in the commercial and industrial sector.
Irish and UK grids linked via 500 MW subsea HVDC cable
The Greenlink Interconnector comprises two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables reaching across the Irish Sea connecting the grids of Ireland and the United Kingdom at the Great Island substation in County Wexford and Pembroke substation in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
UL battery safety standard updated for new storage chemistries
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) says the fifth edition of its ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A standard addresses technology such as sodium-ion batteries and new use-cases including rooftop installations.
Rept Battero launches 392 Ah cell, 6.26 MWh storage system
Rept Battero’s new 392 Ah battery energy storage system (BESS) cell is an all-rounder, with the same size but increased energy density over a previously manufactured cell.
Somalia launches solar-plus-storage tender
Somalia’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals is searching for a developer to design, supply, install, test and commission a solar-plus-storage project in the northwest of the country. The deadline for applications is June 14.
Average silver price up 21% in 2024, says Silver Institute
Demand for silver in the PV industry hit 197.6 million ounces in 2024, according to a new report from the Silver Institute. It says the average silver price stood at $28.27 per troy ounce last year, up from $23.35 in 2023.
European electricity prices stabilize as gas, CO2 prices drop
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds electricity prices across the major European markets during the second week of April were largely in line with the week prior, despite gas and CO2 futures reaching their lowest settlement since September and April last year. Meanwhile, France and Italy broke their daily records for solar production.
China identifies major high-purity quartz deposits for PV industry
China has identified two new high-purity quartz deposits as it seeks to localize supply for solar and semiconductor production and reduce dependence on US imports
