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Belgian grid operator publishes grid capacity map

Belgian network operator Elia says its new grid map shows available capacity, in addition to existing and already reserved capacity. The map, which considers growth in residential load and generation, shows that there might still be enough free capacity for 3.3 GW of solar and 2.8 GW of storage.

Greece to support local energy communities with €42 million of funding

Greece aims to support the development of new, locally operated renewable energy communities with about €42 million ($45.7 million) of new funds.

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DMEGC unveils new solar modules based on rectangular wafers

Chinese manufacturer DMEGC says its rectangular wafers provide greater compatibility than traditional versions and can be easily adapted to a range of application scenarios. The biggest of the two new module product lines, designed for large-scale applications, has a power conversion efficiency of up to 22.9%.

Fraunhofer ISE launches app to maximize consumption of renewables

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has launched a smartphone app to help consumers use more electricity at times of high renewable energy availability.

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PPAs offer protection

Europe is witnessing a surge in power purchase agreements (PPAs). Over the past four years, the number of European PPA transactions has trebled. More than 180 deals were signed in 2022 alone and the trend is expected to continue, especially for solar projects.

SolarPower Europe publishes guidelines for floating PV

SolarPower Europe has published guidelines for floating solar to offer an overview of the European market and the global landscape, with practical advice for project developers.

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Solar LCOE may decrease by up to 20% in Europe by 2030

In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) presents its levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) calculations for several European locations in period between 2023 and 2050. The organization forecasts that solar LCOE in Europe may fall by up to 50% by 2050.

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Enphase unveils new three-phase inverters

Enphase has released 208 V three-phase inverters for the small commercial market. The advancing hardware comes with a specialized support team and tailored design tools.

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Dutch government unveils solar deployment database

The Dutch government’s new open-access PV database is divided by municipality and region. It offers a complete overview of all available spaces for rooftop PV and solar carports across the Netherlands.

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What happens when the sun doesn’t shine?

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has looked at the frequency and duration of “energy droughts” across the United States, as solar and wind are intermittent energy sources.

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