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Applications & Installations
France publishes new specifications for 17 renewables tender France’s energy regulator has published an update of the specifications for 17 renewable energy tenders, adapted to facilitate the rapid deployment of projects in the context of energy and the pandemic. The proposed adjustments are applicable to winners of all periods, from Sept. 1, 2022, provided that they submit a request to the energy ministry.
Marie Beyer
Sep 01, 2022
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Research & Development
Solar panels based on biosourced materials French solar energy institute INES has developed new PV modules with thermoplastics and natural fibers sourced in Europe, such as flax and basalt. The scientists aim to reduce the environmental footprint and weight of solar panels, while improving recycling.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte, Marie Beyer
Jun 17, 2022
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Floating PV for unused swimming pools Ciel & Terre Japan has deployed a floating solar plant on the swimming pool of a school on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Local developer ELM says the project could be extended to more than 6,000 facilities across the country.
Marie Beyer
May 04, 2022
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First milestone for solar carport at Disneyland Paris A third of the 17 MW solar array is now completed. The installation is expected to cover around 17% of the theme park’s electricity needs. Final completion is scheduled for 2023.
Marie Beyer
Apr 22, 2022
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EU adopts directive allowing reduced VAT on several goods, including solar panels The Directive No. 2022/542 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on April 5. According to the new provisions, member states will be free to apply a VAT rate of 0% to 5%.
Marie Beyer
Apr 13, 2022
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Research & Development
PV-powered refrigerated tank for milk storage The autonomous system is designed for small companies that produce milk, juice, beverages, or food products, it and can reach four degrees Celsius in three hours with an external temperature of 30 degrees.
Marie Beyer
Mar 28, 2022
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Akuo speaks out on recent fire accident at its 17MW floating PV plant in France Nearly a month after the fire occurred at the O’Mega 1 floating power plant in Piolenc, Akuo has drawn the first conclusions from the incident. pv magazine was able to visit the site to observe the damage, gather lessons, and see the arrangements put in place by the site managers.
Marie Beyer
Mar 01, 2022
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New PV module recycling tech from France French start-up Rosi Solar has developed an industrial solution claimed to be capable of recovering high purity silicon, silver and copper contained in end-of-life PV modules. The company’s technology is based on a pyrolysis process that makes it possible to isolate the different metals from the cells.
Marie Beyer
Feb 15, 2022
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Eurazeo acquires 80% stake in Ikaros Solar Through this operation, the French investment firm wants to help Ikaros Solar further develop its 300MW solar project pipeline.
Marie Beyer
Jan 18, 2022