French Guiana tenders public land for solar deployment
The authorities in French Guiana plan to allocate 550 hectares of public land for agrivoltaics and large solar-plus-storage projects.
German manufacturer to invest €450 million in heat pump expansion
Stiebel Eltron says it will quadruple its heat pump manufacturing capacity at its factory in Holzminden, Germany. It also plans to triple the number of industrial jobs it provides to 1,200 positions by 2027.
Scientists compare PVsyst, Comsol software in assessments of bifacial PV
Spanish researchers compared two software programs that are used to analyze bifacial PV systems. They found that PVsyst outperformed Comsol in calculating solar production in nearly all cases.
Israeli developer starts building 250 MW/550 MWh solar-plus-storage project
Teralight has started building what will be Israel’s largest solar park. The Ta’anach PV project will have an installed capacity of 250 MW and include 550 MWh of storage. It is located in the Jezreel Valley, northern Israel, and will start operations in the first half of 2024.
US green hydrogen production can be profitable
Green hydrogen projects can be profitable in “wide swaths” of the United States, supported by new federal tax credits for clean hydrogen, according to a financial modeling analysis by the policy consultancy Energy Innovation.
Concentrating photovoltaics for agricultural applications
A research team has studied the potential of using concentrating photovoltaics in agriculture and found that it offers advantages in terms of energy yield and de-shading compared to conventional photovoltaics. However, the higher costs must be carefully considered.
How ‘productive use of electricity’ can unlock economic potential across Africa
“Productive use of electricity” (PUE) has been the buzzword in the African solar industry for the past two years. The African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has prepared a catalog of solar-based PUE solutions for the continent, including a plethora of new solar off-grid and on-grid systems.
Europe entering golden age for PPAs, says Pexapark
Pexapark reported the signing of 23 new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in March, with a combined capacity of approximately 2 GW. In the first quarter, developers announced nearly 70 PPAs, totaling 6 GW.
Puerto Rico ranks seventh in US rankings for residential solar per capita
Luma Energy supports more than 54,000 customer connections in its 21 months as grid operator.
Taiwan’s largest solar plant goes online
Vena Energy says it has commissioned the largest PV project in Taiwan. It says its 272 MW E2 Solar Project will account for 4% of the island’s annual solar output.
