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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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DYCM Power to build 6GW cell and module facility in south-east US

DYCM Power, a US-based company, has revealed intentions to establish a 6GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in the United States, with commercial operations scheduled to commence in the first half of 2026. DYCM Power, a joint venture between APC Holdings and Das & Co., aims to capitalize on the favorable conditions for renewable …

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Nextracker unveils new tracker foundation system, NX Anchor

Nextracker, a provider of solar trackers, has introduced a fresh solar tracker foundation system known as NX Anchor. PV Tech attended an event yesterday (September 09) where Nextracker showcased its newest product. The event was synchronized with the commencement of the RE+ multi-technology clean energy trade show in Anaheim, California. The NX Anchor system is …

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