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Spanish Rule Permits Floating Solar Projects On Reservoirs
Spain has enacted a new rule about putting floating solar PV (FPV) systems on reservoirs.
After today's Council of Ministers meeting, the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) approved a royal decree. This decree concerns...
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Open-Source Solutions For Solar PV Durability From DuraMAT
Solar PV technology is evolving swiftly, requiring rigorous module testing to foresee durability and performance. As Sara Fall and Harrison Dreves from NREL elaborate, historical data fails to predict the behavior of novel materials and configurations. The Durable Module...
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European Solar Academy To Bridge Skills Gap In Solar Sector
The European Commission has unveiled the European Solar Academy, the first of several EU Academies planned under the Net-Zero Industry Act- NZIA to cultivate the workforce and skills required for net-zero technology sectors.
NZIA academies are tasked with creating educational...
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MEA Solar Installations To Surge By 15% In 2024, Says Report
Solar photovoltaic- PV installations in the Middle East and Africa- MEA region are projected to rise by 15% in 2024, adding up to 17.1 gigawatts- GW, according to a recent report by SolarPower Europe, an industry association based in...
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Largest Solar Farm In South Dakota, US, To Power 37000 Homes
National Grid Renewables has launched the largest solar farm in South Dakota, located in Pennington County. This project, named Wild Springs, boasts a capacity of 128 megawatts (MW) and operates within the Southwest Power Pool, the central US’s electric...
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The Potential of Floating Photovoltaics On Global Reservoirs
Reservoirs have many functions. They supply drinking water, offer a space for swimmers, and provide a sanctuary for migrating birds. Solar-power enthusiasts, however, believe these bodies of water are not living up to their full potential. They argue that...
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Solar Installations Surge By Record-Breaking 87% In 2023
Global solar installations surged by 87% in 2023 compared to the previous year, adding 447 GW of new capacity.
According to SolarPower Europe’s Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028, the total global solar capacity is nearing 1.6TW. Cumulative installed...
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