Global energy investment held steady above $1.8tln in 2018 — IEA
Global investment in energy hit roughly $1.8 trillion in 2018, broadly similar to levels reported in the preceding year, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. However, spending on renewables and energy-efficiency initiatives have slowed and the agency notes that its findings are at odds with global efforts to achieve targets set under the Paris Agreement.
Emerging markets are driving solar towards the world’s preferred energy source
Over the past few years, solar energy has undergone a remarkable transformation. From its position as one mainstream energy source among many, it has now become the world’s preferred source of power, writes Martin Haupts, CEO of Phanes Group.
NEXTracker to expand sales operations in Europe
The U.S.-based company, which is now supplying solar trackers for more than 400 MW of contracted projects in the U.K., Spain and Greece, will bolster its sales presence in Europe, where it anticipates a “solar renaissance.”
Pumped hydro with better financing can compete with batteries
Pumped hydro storage is highly cost competitive for large-scale energy storage, according to a report published by the San Diego County Water Authority. The report models a pumped hydro project as securing better financing terms than battery storage.
Vanadium-flow batteries set for grid-scale project in Australia
Canadian company CellCube Energy Storage Systems and Pangea Energy have signalled their intention to install a 50 MW/200 MWh energy storage system in Port Augusta, South Australia.
Intersolar Europe, Day 1
Welcome to Day 1 of Intersolar Europe 2019! Follow pv magazine live to keep updated on the latest solar PV and storage developments, events and trends from this year’s event, as they happen. Today’s highlights include the launch of our new sustainability campaign, UP; the unveiling of the newest addition to the pv magazine family, pv magazine France; moderation of the launch of both Longi’s and JinkoSolar’s latest modules; and the Intersolar award finalists. Stay tuned!
pv magazine @ The smarter E Europe
It remains Europe’s biggest solar and energy storage event, and with a resurgent market, The smarter E in 2019 is shaping to be no different. Accordingly, pv magazine is rolling out a full program of events and launches, and of course is inviting you to party with us.
Unstoppable power: pv magazine starts new UP campaign for more sustainability
This year, pv magazine is setting a new editorial agenda. Via our program, UP, we will be diving deep into the topic of what it means to be truly sustainable, looking at what is already being done, and discussing areas for improvement. Over the coming weeks, months, and years, we will share our findings across our various digital platforms, in our print magazines, and via our roundtable events and webinars. Are you UP for it?
Gupta’s 280 MW Cultana Solar Farm waved through in Australia
The first solar project in the 1 GW dispatchable renewable energy program launched by U.K. steel billionaire Sanjeev Gupta has received development approval from the government in the state of South Australia.
Vikram Solar announces long-duration PV reliability test results
Tests by U.S.-based PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) show that monocrystalline silicon and polycrystalline silicon PV modules produced by India’s Vikram Solar met and exceeded international quality and performance benchmarks.
