Europe

Disruptions to Europe’s climate could pose challenges for solar developers on the continent and provide opportunities for new ways of working.

Cable-pooling was a hot-topic at this year’s Large Scale Solar Central Eastern Europe conference (14-15 November 2023), with the new amendment discussed on multiple panels as the Polish energy sector expressed their excitement for the opportunities it would offer solar.

The cost of solar power generation dropped from US$417 per MWh in 2010 to US$49 per MWh in 2022, representing a 88% decrease.

The New Normal: Navigating Climate Risks in Europe's Solar Energy Transition discussed how the solar sector can tackle climate risks in Europe.

In October this year, PVcase released its rooftop solar design modelling software, which reduces lead time in the design process and encompasses the elements that need to be considered whilst planning a commercial & industrial (C&I) PV installation.

PV Tech spoke with Tongwei’s vice general manager of PV business, Yan Li, about its ten-year mark, the launch of a new TOPCon module line and the rollout of its Global Partner Programme.

Hail claims have averaged nearly US$58.4 million per claim, according to a report from renewable energy project underwriter GCube Insurance.

The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has allocated €85 million (US$91 million) to develop 51 renewable energy generation and storage projects on the Canary Islands.

French energy giant TotalEnergies is the top solar developer, according to research firm Mercom Capital Group's latest report.

Independent power producer (IPP) Sonnedix has signed a 10-year pay-as-produced power purchase agreement (PPA) with US data company Equinix in Portugal.