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Solar PV to account for 80% of the world’s renewable capacity additions this decade

Solar PV is set to account for 80% of the 5,500GW of new clean energy additions made by 2030, according to the IEA.

Why a ‘huge wave’ of PV revamping and repowering is on its way in Europe

PV Talk: BayWa r.e.’s Tomaso Charlemont tells JP Casey why revamping and repowering PV power plants is emerging as a separate discipline within the PV industry and one poised for explosive growth.

Australia: Smart meters could hand solar PV a boost via new consultation

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has opened a new consultation today (10 October) exploring the use of smart data to optimise consumer energy resources (CERs) such as solar PV and batteries.

Runergy asks US authorities to ‘cancel’ two Trina Solar TOPCon patent claims

They relate to the tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon)solar cells used in Runergy and Adani’s products sold in the US and the manufacturing processes for those cells.

Energy transition faces global headwinds despite solar and storage boom

DNV’s report shows that 2024 is a landmark year, but the energy transition still faces financial and political headwinds.

MCPV raises €4.2 million for Dutch 4GW HJT cell manufacturing plant

MCPV has raised €4.2 million (US$4.6 million) to support the development of its 4GW heterojunction (HJT) cell factory in the Netherlands.
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The Changan Ford 20MW distributed PV project of Guangzhou Development New Energy Incorporation in Chongqing. Image: JA Solar.

European Patent Office upholds JA Solar complaints as valid in patent infringement lawsuit

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October 11, 2024
JA Solar filed two lawsuits at the German offices of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) against fellow Chinese solar manufacturer Astronergy in July.
RWE's Canadian Hull solar plant in Canada.

Canada invests US$363 million in SREPs programme to aid grid resilience and clean power installations

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October 11, 2024
Canada has announced up to C$500 million in finance for the country’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways (SREPs) programme.
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NHPC tenders up to 2.4GW of solar PV across India

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October 11, 2024
India's NHPC seeks to procure up to 1.2GW of solar PV capacity with up to 1.2GW 'greenshoe option' capacity bringing the total to 2.4GW.
Enel's Sao Goncalo project in Brazil.

EIB loans US$300 million to Enel Colombia for 486MW solar PV and grid upgrades

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October 11, 2024
The loan will support the development of the Guayepo I and II solar PV projects, as well as Enel's distribution business.
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Ørsted, SRP commence operations at 300MW solar-plus-storage project in Arizona

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October 11, 2024
Danish renewable energy company Ørsted and US utility Salt River Project (SRP) have confirmed that their 300MW solar-plus-storage project in Pinal County, Arizona, has commenced operations.
Aerial view of a rendered version of Verano Energy's 5.85GW green ammonia project in Peru powered by solar photovoltaic.

Inkia Energy targets over 1GW of solar PV in Peru by the end of 2025 with new expansion

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October 11, 2024
Inkia Energy has revealed a solar PV expansion in Peru, targeting more than 1GW of new solar PV capacity operational by the end of 2025.
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The New Zealand energy crisis: an opportunity for solar PV

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October 11, 2024
PV Tech Premium speaks with Sarah Gillies of the Electricity Authority about the opportunities for solar PV and energy storage in New Zealand.
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JinkoSolar, ACWA Power sign 3GW TOPCon module supply deal for Saudi Arabian projects

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October 10, 2024
JinkoSolar has signed a supply deal with Saudi Arabian power developer ACWA Power to provide 3GW of TOPCon PV modules.
A BayWa r.e. solar project.

New ‘value-added EPC’ discipline emerging to serve PV revamping and repowering boom

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October 10, 2024
According to BayWa's Tomaso Charlemont, optimising the performance of solar PV projects will encourage the growth of 'value-added EPC' work.
Wang Yanjun has been appointed CEO of Chinese solar manufacturer TCL Zhonghuan

TCL Zhonghuan appoints Wang Yanjun as new CEO

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October 10, 2024
Chinese solar PV manufacturer TCL Zhonghuan has appointed Wang Yanjun as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
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Boviet Solar to open 2GW North Carolina TOPCon module assembly plant in early 2025

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October 10, 2024
Vietnamese solar manufacturer Boviet Solar has started construction on its 2GW TOPCon module assembly plant in North Carolina, US, with the solar cell plant to follow suit.
Image: Lodestone Energy.

New Zealand to fast-track large-scale solar PV projects via new Bill

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October 10, 2024
The New Zealand government has presented the Fast Track Approval Bill, which includes ten solar PV projects that will receive a boost in their development.
Ashtrom Renewable Energy began construction at the 400MWdc Tierra Bonita solar project in the second quarter of 2023. Image: Ashtrom Renewable Energy

Ashtrom powers 400MW PV plant in Texas

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October 9, 2024
This is the first operational renewable project for the IPP in the US, and is part of a 1.8GW development portfolio in the country.

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