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Markets & Policy
French consortium to set up 5 GW factory for 4T tandem perovskite-silicon modules Voltec and the Institut Photovoltaïque d’Île-de-France (IPVF) have revealed plans to set up a pilot line for their new panel technology in 2023.
Marie Beyer
Nov 14, 2022
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Applications & Installations
HDF Energy wants to build utility scale solar hydrogen project in Namibia The project consists of an 85 MW solar park and a green hydrogen production unit. The facility should begin commercial operations in 2024.
Marie Beyer
Sep 21, 2022
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Applications & Installations
French government announces new measures to support solar self-consumption The government announced new measures in favor of collective and individual self-consumption, validated by the Higher Energy Council on September 8.
Marie Beyer
Sep 16, 2022
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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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Applications & Installations
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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Applications & Installations
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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Applications & Installations
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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