Optimal tilt angle for agrivoltaic projects in Mediterranean region
Scientists in Turkey determined the optimal tilt angle for agrivoltaic projects associated with different crops in the central Mediterranean region, and other regions with similar latitude and climatic conditions.
US solar power generation to grow by 75% through 2025, says EIA
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says it expects solar generation to grow from 163 billion kWh in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025.
France’s new PV installations hit 3.15 GW in 2023
The French solar market grew by around 30% in 2023, reaching 3.15 GW, according to new data from Enedis. PV systems for self-consumption accounted for around one-third of all new capacity additions.
Israel raises tariffs for commercial PV by up to 33%
Israel’s Electricity Authority says it has reached a decision on tariffs, as current rates do not ensure the viability of large rooftop PV projects. It has also raised the tariff for stored electricity sold at peak times.
Chinese authorities complete 50 MW of PV at altitude of 5,000 meters
The Chinese government says the 50 MW Caipeng PV plant has been completed with 40 MWh of battery storage at an altitude of 5,000 meters in Tibet. The project is connected to a new 35 kV transmission line.
Heat pumps could lift people out of fuel poverty, say UK researchers
UK researchers have evaluated the impact that heat pumps could have on fuel poverty in England and Scotland. They have found that the benefits heat pumps can provide exist in both scenarios.
Solar PPAs viable in Saudi Arabia at prices above $26.10/MWh
Saudi scientists have determined the current price threshold for power purchase agreements (PPA) that could make large-scale PV and wind power projects viable in Saudi Arabia. They incorporated data from the 300 MW Sakaka solar farm and four potential utility-scale PV project sites.
Albania launches 300 MW solar auction
The Albanian authorities aim to allocate 300 MW of solar capacity through a new procurement exercise, with projects ranging from 10 MW to 100 MW.
Reliance, Jindal, Adani secure electrolyzer capacity in SECI tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has awarded 1.5 GW of electrolyzer manufacturing capacity to eight companies in a recent tender.
Small-scale solar good for environment, but agrivoltaics might be better
Canadian researchers have conducted a lifecycle analysis showing that it’s good for the environment to put solar on rooftops, but a mix of small-scale PV and agrivoltaics might be a better alternative.
