L R AS Published on Sunday 1 October 2023 - n° 459 - Categories:European countries, China
Comparing exports to Europe and installations at the end of 2022, China was oversupplied
The price of panels has fallen by almost 30% since January. Bids for large-scale plants have fallen back to €0.11/watt.
The debate among industry players is raging, especially on social networks. Germany's energy ministers have spoken of unfair competition, and have blamed the "glut of panels" on a "lack of competition".
L R AS Published on Sunday 1 October 2023 - n° 459 - Categories:the prices, European countries
Prices in the 3rd week of September in Europe
In the third week of September, prices on the European electricity markets fell compared with the previous week. This was the result of a fall in demand and a significant increase in electricity prices.
L R AS Published on Sunday 1 October 2023 - n° 459 - Categories:panels, European countries
How can we encourage homeowners to install solar panels?
Swiss researchers have been looking for the most effective way to encourage homeowners in the town of Schaffhausen to install solar photovoltaic systems on their roofs. Schaffhausen was the obvious choice
L R AS Published on Sunday 10 September 2023 - n° 456 - Categories:European countries
Solar irradiation data for Europe in August
The UK averaged 110% of its normal irradiance in August, with values exceeding this figure in the north of the country. Spain and Portugal received
AS Published on Sunday 9 July 2023 - n° 453 - Categories:European countries
Likely ban on the installation of ground-mounted solar power plants in Holland
The Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs, Micky Adriaansens, said this week that her aim was to make it impossible to install ground-mounted solar farms on agricultural land, with a few unspecified exceptions.
AS Published on Saturday 8 July 2023 - n° 453 - Categories:European countries
Europe will buy more PV products in 2023 than in 2022
In May, China exported 19 GW, 5% more than in April 2023, and 32% more than in May 2022.
Exports from January to May reached 88 GW, an increase of 39% year-on-year.
AS Published on Saturday 8 July 2023 - n° 453 - Categories:European countries
SolarNL project in the Netherlands aims to secure PV supply
The Dutch government has presented the SolarNL project. It provides for the manufacture of solar panels in the Netherlands, with the emphasis on
AS Published on Saturday 8 July 2023 - n° 453 - Categories:European countries
The Netherlands almost reaches 50% RE in the first half of the year
In the Netherlands, PV covered 18.9% of electricity demand in the first half of the year. Renewable energies accounted for
AS Published on Sunday 2 July 2023 - n° 452 - Categories:European countries
Financing for young European solar companies is back on track
Financing for start-ups in Europe over the period1 January to 31 May 2023 amounted to 6 billion dollars (compared to 5 billion dollars for the same period last year).
AS Published on Saturday 1 July 2023 - n° 452 - Categories:European countries, the prices
Gas and electricity prices rise in Europe this week
Electricity and gas prices in Europe have risen sharply this week, mainly due to concerns about increased demand for electricity as a result of high temperatures. As of 24 June, the stock of natural gas in Europe
L R AS Published on Monday 26 June 2023 - n° 451 - Categories:European countries
In brief in Europe: 2022 installations in Switzerland; in May in Germany
In brief in Europe: 2022 installations in Switzerland; in May in Germany
The Swiss Solar Association reports that PV installations will exceed one gigawatt in 2022,
AS Published on Sunday 25 June 2023 - n° 451 - Categories:European countries
Solar installations in Portugal
Map of solar installations in Portugal
The free tool already lists around
L R AS Published on Monday 12 June 2023 - n° 449 - Categories:European countries
Electricity prices in Europe at the beginning of June
In the first week of June, prices on most European electricity markets fell. Negative prices were recorded, thanks to
AS Published on Saturday 10 June 2023 - n° 449 - Categories:European countries
Renewable energies and solar energy in Europe and in the five main countries
Renewable energies and solar power in Europe and the five main countries
The European Union is expected to add 69 GW of solar and wind capacity in 2023 (compared with 56 GW in 2022),
AS Published on Saturday 10 June 2023 - n° 449 - Categories:European countries
Will Spain be able to generate half its electricity from renewable sources?
Spain will produce more than half of its electricity from renewable sources this year, according to Rystad Energy.