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Eternit’s brazilian subsidiary abandons PV manufacturing

The Brazilian subsidiary of the Belgian company reports that the board of directors deliberated and approved the “discontinuation of the photovoltaic product line,” a decision prompted by Chinese competition. It launched its last module on the market in September 2024.

New tool digitizes management of energy communities

CIRCE presents Communit-e, a software program to support the work of community managers, streamline management time and improve transparency among members.

Mexico defines role of energy storage in national electric system

The administrative provisions regulating the integration of EES into the National Electric System are in effect as of Monday. The incorporation of 8,412 MW of EES is planned for the 2024-2038 fiscal year.

Lenovo unveils solar laptop with integrated PV panel

This is a proof-of-concept 1.22 kg laptop with a solar panel integrated into the lid, capable of absorbing enough sunlight in 20 minutes to power the device’s video for an hour.

Solar panel glare temporarily cancels air traffic at Amsterdam Airport

On March 4, Schiphol’s Polderbaan Runway has been unavailable to landing traffic between 10 am and 12 pm in sunny weather due to glare from solar panels.

RWE, TotalEnergies close 15-year hydrogen PPA in Germany

RWE and TotalEnergies have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) under which RWE will supply over 30,000 tons of green hydrogen per year to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery in Germany from 2030 to 2044.

Renewables accounted for 54.1% of total electricity in Spain in February

The main source of production for the month was nuclear (22.1%), followed by hydroelectric (20.2%), wind (17.3%), photovoltaic (14%) and combined cycle (13.8%). In addition, 237 GWh have been supplied to storage facilities and 1,214 GWh have been scheduled to export energy to our neighbouring countries.

Iberdrola switches on 210 GWh Spanish pumped hydro-battery project

Iberdrola Spain has started commissioning the 225 MW Valdecañas pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) plant, which is hybridized with a 15 MW/7.5 MWh battery energy storage system.

South America estimated to add 160 GW of PV by 2034

Mature markets Brazil and Chile will account for 78% of total installations, with small-scale projects (<5 MW) accounting for 48% of total builds in the region, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Renewables accounted for 54.1% of total energy in Spain in February, while demand fell by 3.4%

The main source of energy for the month was nuclear (22.1%), followed by hydroelectric (20.2%), wind (17.3%), photovoltaics (14%) and combined cycle (13.8%). In addition, 237 GWh were supplied to storage facilities and 1,214 GWh scheduled for export to neighbouring countries.

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