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Applications & Installations
United Kingdom closes in on 16 GW installed solar capacity The latest government installation figures reveal a slower start to the year for the United Kingdom, with small-scale installations accounting for the majority of additions. As the UK General Election approaches, there are calls from industry for the next government to act quickly on the issues hindering capacity expansion.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 03, 2024
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Markets & Policy
Key takeaways: Kongres PV, Warsaw Fairer curtailment, greater grid flexibility and better regulation were all on the industry wish list at Kongres PV. From cable pooling to direct lines, Poland hasn’t been afraid to innovate in its approach to renewables deployment – but there is plenty of room for improvement.
Matthew Lynas
May 29, 2024
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Turkey’s solar ambitions range beyond its borders The number of module assembly businesses in Türkiye continues to rise but, despite protectionist moves to support domestic manufacturing, consolidation appears likely. Ambitions abroad, expansion at home, and interest from Chinese suppliers, were all on show at the recent SolarEX trade fair in Istanbul.
Matthew Lynas
May 11, 2024
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Module makers assemble in Istanbul The number of module assembly businesses in Türkiye continues to rise but, despite protectionist moves to support domestic manufacturing, consolidation appears likely. Ambitions abroad, expansion at home, and interest from Chinese suppliers, were all on show at the recent SolarEX trade fair in Istanbul.
Matthew Lynas
May 10, 2024
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Markets & Policy
Key takeaways from SolarEX, Istanbul Import duties and domestic incentives continue to shape the Turkish solar market. Despite protectionism, there was a significant Chinese presence at the SolarEX trade fair as new manufacturers rely on Asian resources.
Matthew Lynas
Apr 09, 2024
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The smarter E special: Fertile ground for agrivoltaics 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.
Matthew Lynas
Apr 09, 2024
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The greenhouse effect Open agrivoltaic installations are proving their worth in the field but as inter-row and raised PV installations grow in prominence, could integrating solar with greenhouses reward innovation, or shatter expectations?
Matthew Lynas
Apr 09, 2024
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Weekend Read: Hanging in the balance Battery storage revenues in Britain are well below historic highs but an appetite for storage capacity remains. Electricity system-operator modernization, increased competition, and new opportunities could all shape the future of British battery energy storage systems (BESS’).
Matthew Lynas
Mar 16, 2024
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Applications & Installations
After-sale support key to boosting off-grid solar A new survey from US-based impact measurement company 60 Decibels shows off-grid energy customers are currently facing a series of challenges such as product affordability, gender inequality, customer support, further investment in minigrids, and over-indebtedness. The report, however, reveals that most users say the quality of their lives “very much improved” thanks to off-grid PV.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 14, 2024
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