L R AS Published on Sunday 8 October 2023 - n° 460 - Categories:various issues around PV
An information centre for the European photovoltaic industry
The Becquerel Institute consultancy recently launched its European Solar PV Data Hub, an online tool designed to provide clear information on the solar photovoltaic industry.
L R AS Published on Sunday 8 October 2023 - n° 460 - Categories:around the PV, various issues around PV
A trial of a solar-wind combination
The young Spanish company Soleolico has presented a hybrid wind-solar system. It uses ultra-light solar panels from Spanish manufacturer Izpitek and wind turbines that follow the wind.
L R AS Published on Sunday 1 October 2023 - n° 459 - Categories:various issues around PV
Centralised electricity networks are vulnerable in the event of war
The war in Ukraine has raised awareness of the vulnerability of centralised energy networks in the event of war, as they are an obvious target.
Russia has struck
L R AS Published on Sunday 1 October 2023 - n° 459 - Categories:various issues around PV
A solar power plant to run trains in Spain
Spanish rail operator Renfe is to build a 20 MW photovoltaic plant to power its trains near Valladolid. The experiment is due to run for five years.
In 2021,
L R AS Published on Saturday 16 September 2023 - n° 457 - Categories:various issues around PV
A cycle track to test long-distance direct current
A 900-metre-long cycle path covered with 900 kW solar panels is to be built on the banks of the Rhône in the south of France. The aim is to
L R AS Published on Saturday 13 May 2023 - n° 445 - Categories:various issues around PV
Coal-fired power stations put up a fight
Worldwide, 476 gigawatts of coal-fired power plant capacity is under construction or in the planning stage
L R AS Published on Monday 8 May 2023 - n° 444 - Categories:various issues around PV, European countries
Next new cycle path trial in Belgium
The Dutch province of North Brabant will deploy a 500-metre-long line of solar bicycles and test their performance over a period of 5 years. The PV system will be integrated into the top layer of asphalt and will comprise 600 solar panels.
AS Published on Sunday 23 April 2023 - n° 442 - Categories:various issues around PV
A vertical photovoltaic system for urban areas
Two Japanese companies, AirWater and Luxor Solar K.K., have developed another vertical photovoltaic system for urban areas. The advantage is that the system can be deployed
L R AS Published on Saturday 22 April 2023 - n° 442 - Categories:various issues around PV
Can you imagine taking a trip in an airship?
German researchers have calculated how long it would take to fly from London to New York in solar airships. The 5,570-kilometre journey could be covered in
L R AS Published on Monday 17 April 2023 - n° 441 - Categories:various issues around PV
In brief: Engie, 181 MW in Chile, Huasun 1.5 GW HJT in Bulgaria
In brief: Engie, 181 MW in Chile, Huasun 1.5 GW HJT in Bulgaria
Engie commissions 181 MW of solar power in Chile
AS Published on Monday 17 April 2023 - n° 441 - Categories:various issues around PV
A new product combining wind and solar power
Dutch company Airturb has developed a 500 W hybrid wind-solar system comprising a vertical axis wind turbine and a solar base.
L R AS Published on Tuesday 11 April 2023 - n° 440 - Categories:various issues around PV
In brief: zero VAT in Ireland; 50 GW a year tendered in India
In brief: zero VAT in Ireland; 50 GW a year tendered in India
Ireland cuts value-added tax on photovoltaics
L R AS Published on Tuesday 11 April 2023 - n° 440 - Categories:various issues around PV
Two initiatives: the French Sireos; the Spanish Zunder
Two initiatives:
The French company Sireos, created in March 2022, has chosen to design, build
AS Published on Monday 10 April 2023 - n° 440 - Categories:various issues around PV
Coal use increased in 2022
After the Covid phase, emissions from fossil fuel combustion have resumed their upward march. According to the Global Carbon Project,
L R AS Published on Monday 5 December 2022 - n° 427 - Categories:around the PV, various issues around PV
In brief: in Rennes, UK
In brief: in Rennes, UK