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New York state has issued its final siting permit for AES’ 125MW Somerset solar project, to be built on former industrial land.

As the year comes to an end, PV Tech speaks to Tongwei Solar's Qiu Xin about the company’s performance in 2024, and its plans for 2025.

PV Tech looks back at Q2 2024, where a number of critical pieces of US legislation had an impact on the country’s solar sector.

Renewable energy is now a competitive alternative to fossil fuels, and more than 800 coal plants in smaller economies could be replaced by PV.

The Huadian Tibet Caipeng project, at 5,228 metres above sea level, is the highest-altitude solar project to receive a grid connection.

This week, a number of solar developers have raised funds for a number of projects, including Sonnedix in Europe and Origis in the US.

To avoid competition with China, Pakistan could build 100-150W panels for farming and off-grid uses, says the Pakistan Solar Association.

Mini-grids are expected to play a crucial role in achieving complete electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.

US utility Alliant Energy has completed construction at two solar projects in the US state of Iowa with a combined capacity of 200MW.

The deal will cover power generated at two DESRI facilities in the US, a 250MW project in Missouri and a 150MW project in Texas.