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Fraunhofer ISE launches BIPV research collaboration

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Fraunhofer ISE, a German research institution, has initiated a new project aimed at studying manufacturing techniques and material utilization for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Named ‘AluPV’, the initiative will involve Fraunhofer partnering with Baltic Renewable Partners, the Institute for Solar Energy Research, MN Metall, Solarnative, and VHF Plan Liesenhoff until the conclusion of next year. The …

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Hoymiles commissions Mexican microinverter factory

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The Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has commenced commercial activities at its inaugural international factory located in Monterrey, Mexico. The facility will manufacture the company’s microinverters, specifically the HMS-2000-4T and HMS-2000DW-4T series, intended for residential and commercial solar applications. Hoymiles indicated that the project will have an annual production capacity of 500,000 units, with plans to …

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Australia: Rooftop solar PV to overtake coal-fired power by the end of 2024

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The non-profit organization Climate Council has indicated that Australia, a global leader in rooftop solar PV installations, could increase its capacity by an additional 26.4 GW by the end of the decade, raising the total to 49.4 GW. According to the organization’s recent report, “Seize the Sun,” released on September 19th, the installed capacity of …

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300MW solar PV power plant in Queensland, Australia, given Federal government green tick

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On September 18th, the Australian government granted its environmental approval for the development of a 300MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in northern Queensland. Cambridge JMD Australia, a subsidiary of fund manager Cambridge RE Partners, is currently overseeing the development of the Cambridge Solar Farm, a 300MW project. The solar farm is situated around 80km …

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IREC: US adds 15,564 solar jobs in 2023, up 5.9% YoY

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In 2023, the United States saw an increase of 15,564 solar jobs, marking a 5.9% rise from 2022. This growth brought the total number of workers in the solar industry to 279,447, as reported by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). IREC’s 14th annual ‘Solar Jobs Census’ report reveals that when considering part-time workers who …

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Gautam Solar to build 2GW TOPCon solar cell plant in India

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Gautam Solar, a prominent Indian manufacturer of solar PV modules, has recently announced its ambitious proposal to establish a state-of-the-art solar cell production facility in India. The planned plant will have a capacity of 2GW and will focus on the production of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells. This move demonstrates Gautam Solar’s commitment …

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Sharp launches four rooftop PV modules

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Sharp, the renowned Japanese electronics conglomerate, has introduced four cutting-edge photovoltaic (PV) modules designed specifically for rooftop solar applications. Among these modules are two bifacial variants, capable of generating an impressive output of up to 450W. This latest offering from Sharp demonstrates their commitment to advancing the efficiency and performance of solar technology in the …

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Eurowind Energy to purchase 55MW solar portfolio in Portugal

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Eurowind Energy, a renewable energy developer based in Denmark, has entered into a shares purchase agreement for a 55MW solar portfolio that is currently being constructed in Portugal. The portfolio will comprise 11 PV projects, each with a capacity of 5MW, predominantly grouped in clusters of three projects each. Situated in the Aveiro district in …

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Encavis, Innovar Solar to develop 500MW solar PV in Germany

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Encavis AG, a German independent power producer (IPP), has entered into a framework agreement with PV developer Innovar Solar to collaborate on the development of 500MW of flexible solar PV capacity in Germany. The independent power producer emphasized that the dynamic portfolio approach entails the sequential development of projects; successful completion of one project will …

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South West Renewable Energy Zone in NSW secures four-fold interest from indicative target

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The first tender for the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Access Rights in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has seen interest from projects amounting to around 15GW of solar PV, wind and energy storage. Today, on September 12th, both the Australian Electricity Market Operator (AEMO) Services and the NSW government have confirmed that the …

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