Global solar additions to hit 310 GW in 2024, says IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a new report that solar will remain the main source of global renewable capacity expansion in 2023, accounting for 286 GW. In 2024, the figure is set to grow to almost 310 GW, driven by lower module prices, greater uptake of distributed PV systems, and a policy push for large-scale deployment.
Weekend Read: Flex generation
A new generation of flexible, lightweight modules is entering the market. With back contact technology offering its own form of design flexibility and robustness, the new products could crack a hard-to-address market segment.
Brazil hits 30 GW milestone
The country has added 15 GW of new PV capacity since January 2022. In 2023 alone, it deployed 4.4 GW of new solar power, of which 3.15 GW comes from distributed generation and 1,24 GW from utility scale PV.
AES unit receives environmental impact approval for 862.5 MW solar-wind project in Chile
The Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) of the Chilean region of Antofagasta has approved the environmental impact assessment for the 862.5 MW Parque Terra Energía Renovable hybrid solar wind project.
New mergers, acquisitions in Latin America’s renewable energy market
The data, compiled by iDeals-M&A Community, shows that eight M&A deals were announced last month and 10 in the financing and investment sector. pv magazine publishes the complete list.
Dominican Republic grants three new concessions for 148 solar MW
The National Energy Commission of the Dominican Republic (CNE) has announced the granting of the definitive concession to three photovoltaic projects totaling 148 MW.
Chile announces preliminary bidding rules for 5,400 GWh energy auction
The Chilean National Energy Commission (CNE) has issued bidding rules for electricity supplies for regulated customers. It will auction off a total of 5,400 GWh, divided into two blocks of 1,800 GWh and 3,600 GWh each.
Geração distribuída em ano de adaptação
Neste webinar da pv magazine Brasil, vamos entender como os segmentos da geração distribuída podem atravessar essa fase de mudanças do mercado. Vamos analisar os números de instalações, comparar as diferentes modelos de negócios, os desafios da conexão e do financiamento e as soluções possíveis.
PV plants in Brazil hit by low performance in 2022
Centralized and distributed-generation PV plants in in Brazil generated less than expected last year, according to a study by Brazilian consultancy Greener.
Approaching bankability for grid-scale energy storage
In this pv magazine Webinar, we will understand how to best meet the bankability requirements for utility-scale battery storage systems and discuss how bankability studies are carried out and assessed by independent engineers.
