Magazine Archive

The World Bank has committed $1.4 billion to finance solar minigrids in 29 countries. A philanthropic initiative backed by $1 billion in commitments from the Rockefeller, Ikea, and Bezos foundations is also working in seven low-income countries to develop such small PV networks.

The gigawatt-scale Benban project showcases Egypt’s solar potential and premium prices for gas exports make the case for a more diverse energy mix. A nation with grand renewables targets – but slow installation rates – may finally be weaning itself off fossil fuel resources.

Solar leasing enables the assembly of portfolios comprising thousands of assets but developers need capital to invest in these systems. That requires minimal risk exposure, achieved by a specialist who evaluates and mitigates risk and ensures installations meet quality criteria. Everoze Partner Julia García outlines what advisors should assess to future-proof home solar portfolios.

As the Australian authorities launch rolling tenders for 32 GW of renewables and storage by 2030, it has become clear that some communities, including locals around pv magazine reporter Bella Peacock’s hometown, have not been brought onside. Heated debate on social media and a frenzy stoked by concerns about the impact on the natural environment are throwing up hurdles for renewables development.

  Community solar and other collective consumption models, a focus topic in this, April 2024 edition of pv magazine, are already proving their worth by providing low-cost clean energy direct to the customers that need it. In pioneering markets such as Italy and the United States, such models already promise gigawatts worth of new PV […]

The “Silicon to Solar” (S2S) report, partly funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), outlines ways to restore solar manufacturing to the nation with a little help from the country’s major trading partner – China.

George Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the February 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.

There is huge PV potential to be found across Europe’s farmlands but in some respects, it is a segment still at the germination stage. Recent regulatory activity in Italy could fuel progress, as pv magazine learned when it caught up with industry expert Oltis Dallto to discuss the evolution of agrivoltaics.

The year 2023 set a record for renewables power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe and the most optimistic industry analysts forecast 25% growth in 2024. While Spain has long been the continent’s PPA leader, it could soon be knocked off its perch as other regions ramp up their plans.

As rising renewables penetration and electrification place ever more strain on the world’s grids, the use of grid-forming inverters, rather than grid-following models, will play a vital role in network stability.