Month: June 2024

SolarPower Europe forecasts more than 1 TW of annual solar installations by 2028, but financing and energy system flexibility must be unlocked. June 18, 2024 Patrick Jowett Global solar installations almost doubled in 2023, with the world likely to reach 2 TW of total capacity this calendar year, according to SolarPower Europe’s annual “Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028” report.  The organization’s latest report says 2023 brought 447 GW of new solar compared to the 239 GW installed in 2022, for a year-on-year increase of 87%. The growth rate…

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–Advanced technology enhances solar tracker durability in extreme conditions– NORWALK, Conn., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, is proud to announce the delivery of its advanced Genius Tracker™ single-axis tracking system to a high-wind project in Florida, USA. Designed for a wind speed of 158 mph, this project has one of the highest design wind speeds in the country, where utility-scale solar trackers will be deployed. GameChange Solar collaborated with leading wind engineering firm CPP to address…

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The PV installation generates 2,900MWh of electricity annually. Credit: Sidel. Global packaging leader Sidel has completed the construction of a vast solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its Parma plant in Italy. This environmentally friendly initiative allows the facility to generate 40% of its own electricity and significantly reduce its carbon dioxide (CO₂) footprint. Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge. View profiles in store Company Profile – free sample Your download email will arrive shortly We are confident…

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The large photovoltaic system built by Sidel at their Parma plant has become fully operational, enabling the site to satisfy 40 per cent of its electricity needs and cut its CO2 emissions by 871 tons per year, equal to the amount absorbed by 43,500 trees. It is one of the largest corporate photovoltaic systems in Emilia-Romagna, which, thanks to its 5,000 solar panels, is able to produce 2,900 MWh of electricity, equal to the yearly consumption of more than 1,000 Parma households. Sidel plans to invest about five million Euros…

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Representational image. Credit: Canva Photovoltaic (PV) systems equipped with solar trackers have been shown to increase energy yield by 20 to 30 percent compared to fixed ground-mounted systems. These systems not only maximize energy output but also consider other factors in their design and alignment, such as the light requirements for specific plant varieties in agrivoltaic (APV) and biodiversity-PV systems, as well as the timing of grid feed-in during different times of the day. In the research project “DeepTrack,” Zimmermann PV-Tracker GmbH, a division of the Zimmermann PV-Steel Group, and…

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Sineng Electric, a global leading PV+ ESS solution provider, and DMEGC, an industry leader in magnetic devices and photovoltaic products, have officially announced a strategic partnership to propel innovations and expand market presence in the solar energy sector. The signing ceremony, held at the SNEC PV Power Expo, was attended by Viktor Duan, President of Sineng Electric, and Yue He, General Manager of DMEGC. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Sineng Electric and DMEGC. Sineng Electric is recognized as a preferred brand in the industry for its superior and…

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The partnership will see over 28,000 residential solar panel systems, batteries and heat pumps financed across the UK over the next two years. Image: Hometree. Residential energy services company Hometree has secured a £250 million asset-backed debt facility from Barclays to finance over 28,000 residential solar PV systems, battery storage and heat pumps across the UK over the next two years. The partnership will support Hometree in achieving its 2030 target to decarbonise over one million homes by 2030. According to the organisation, consumers looking to install renewable energy assets…

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Fraunhofer ISE researchers are applying deep learning and digital twin modelling tools to optimize PV tracker control systems for use in farming and biodiversity projects. The goal is to be able to automatically position the modules throughout the day to meet the needs of the plants growing below, in light of the microclimatic conditions, and the need to optimize yield. June 18, 2024 Valerie Thompson Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) are applying deep learning techniques and digital twin modeling tools to optimize PV…

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You’ll probably pay even less than what we show here. It doesn’t include the federal ITC or Charlotte, NC state incentives, which will lower this price by at least a few thousand dollars. Your solar panel cost depends on your system’s size It may seem obvious but larger solar panel systems cost more money. We use cost per watt ($/W) so you can easily compare quotes, controlling for slight variations in system size. While a 5 kW system will only cost you $12,510 in Charlotte, NC, doubling the system size…

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You’ll probably pay even less than what we show here. It doesn’t include the federal ITC or Pinellas County, FL state incentives, which will lower this price by at least a few thousand dollars. Your solar panel cost depends on your system’s size It may seem obvious but larger solar panel systems cost more money. We use cost per watt ($/W) so you can easily compare quotes, controlling for slight variations in system size. While a 5 kW system will only cost you $11,368 in Pinellas County, FL, doubling the…

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