France announces 100GW solar target for 2050
France has set a new target under which it will install 5GW of new PV capacity per year.
Photovoltaics for multistage flash desalinators
Scientists have investigated how utility-scale solar may be used to power multistage flashing-brine recirculation (MSF-BR) water desalination plants in Aqaba, Jordan. They found the facility would be sufficient to provide the entire city with drinking water. The proposed system configuration comprises a 30 MW solar plant and a standar MSF-BR unit.
New agrivoltaic system design from Germany
Germany’s Sunfarming is testing the new project design in cooperation with research centers Jülich and the Fraunhofer ISE.
Spain largest PPA market in Europe last year with almost 4 GW of deals
According to Swiss consultancy Pexapark, around 11 GW of power purchase agreements were closed in Europe last year. For 2022, the analyst expects shorter deals and the presence of more new entrants.
Solar-plus-storage powers Australian mining town
The remote Australian township of Jabiru, deep in the heart of Kakadu National Park, has been powered 100% by solar PV during the final commissioning of the new Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station.
SunPower to sell C&I solar business to TotalEnergies
SunPower is selling its C&I operations so it can focus on expanding its residential business, while TotalEnergies will advance its distributed generation activities in the US market.
National Energy Transition Fund may help Spain become Europe’s largest renewable energy producer
A White Paper written by Áurea Capital Partners analyzes the integration of the European energy market to conclude that Spain is “facing a leadership opportunity and a unique geopolitical advantage that must be taken advantage of and accelerated.” The creation of a National Energy Transition Fund, like that created by Norway for its oil industry, may help the country attract huge investment for clean energy.
Chint to supply modules for 329MW of Danish solar
The Chinese solar module manufacturer and its German EPC partner Intec have landed a contract to develop BeGreen’s Danish solar portfolio.
Alpiq plans 18MW vertical bifacial PV plant in the Swiss Alps
The Gondosolar project will be built at an altitude of over 2,000m and is expected to produce around 23.3 million kWh of electricity per year.
Indian hydropower producer to deploy 10GW of PV over next 10 years
SJVN Limited, an Indian state-owned hydropower producer, has revealed plans to develop 10 GW of solar power projects over the next five years.
