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Applications & Installations
SolarPower Europe says 1 TW of solar could be annually installed by 2028 SolarPower Europe forecasts more than 1 TW of annual solar installations by 2028, but financing and energy system flexibility must be unlocked.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2024
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Amsterdam to allow solar panels on monuments The Amsterdam municipal authorities say they will make installing solar panels and heat pumps easier and allow visible installations on monuments and heritage buildings.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2024
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Markets & Policy
Global PV installations may hit 660 GW in 2024, says Bernreuter Research Bernreuter Research says low module prices will drive demand in the second half of this year. The researchers note the shipment targets of the world’s six largest solar module suppliers, who are aiming for an annual growth rate of 40% on average.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2024
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Electricity prices fall in most European markets Electricity prices fell in all major electricity markets except the British and Nordic markets in the second week of June. Portugal reached an all-time daily solar production record, registering 22 GWh on June 13.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2024
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Alight secures grid connection for 100 MW solar park in Finland Swedish solar developer Alight has obtained a grid connection for its 100 MW solar project in Eurajoki, western Finland. Construction is expected to start later this year.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2024
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55 MWh battery storage system goes live in Bulgaria Billed as the largest operating battery energy storage system in Bulgaria to date, the 25 MW/55 MWh facility, developed by Austria’s Renalfa IPP, came online at the start of the month.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 18, 2024
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Octopus Energy, Tesla announce service integration in UK, Spain The partnership between the two energy tech giants will see Octopus install solar powered home battery Tesla Powerwall and Tesla customers utilize Octopus’ range of smart tariffs.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 17, 2024
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Potential of floating PV, solar parking, agrivoltaics in Germany Academics have used geospatial land-eligibility research and existing legislation to identify the potential for up to 4.7 GW of floating PV, 24.6 GW of solar parking, and 5,437 GW of agrivoltaics in Germany.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 17, 2024
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Maldives launches tender for 12.5 MW of solar The government of the Maldives is selecting bidders for the installation of 12.5 MW grid-tied solar systems on several islands across the country. The deadline for applications is August 8.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 17, 2024