L R AS Published on Saturday 24 February 2024 - n° 477 - Categories:various sectors
The cost of adapting the global electricity network is considerable
To limit global warming to 1.8 °Celsius by 2050, the world needs to invest 3,100 billion dollars in electricity network infrastructure before 2030, according to the consultancy firm
L R AS Published on Sunday 18 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:various sectors, Europe
3rd article, The attitude of public authorities
The European Commission has set a target of having 40% of the photovoltaic demand produced in the European Union by 2030. However, the industry is squeezed between low-cost Chinese production and US aid for industrial recovery under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), introduced in August 2022. In the first year alone
L R AS Published on Sunday 18 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:Europe, various sectors
2nd article: Photovoltaic technologies developed in France
French R&D is capable of delivering innovations in manufacturing processes and thin-film photovoltaic technologies. For tandem-perovskite,
L R AS Published on Sunday 18 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:various sectors, Europe
1st article, Can large factories prosper in Europe?
With the future production of gigafactories in France scheduled for 2025 and 2027, PV Magazine looks at the chances of success for these projects.
The Chinese are investing heavily in research.
L R AS Published on Saturday 17 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:various sectors, Australia
Is it wise to recreate a solar industry? Australia wonders
Australia is looking into the feasibility of creating a national production facility for photovoltaic panels, from silicon to finished panels. The conclusion of the study, funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is that
L R AS Published on Saturday 10 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:various sectors
Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea create supply problems in Europe
Attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea could have implications for renewable energies and solar products heading for Europe and the United States. Added to this is the drought
L R AS Published on Saturday 3 February 2024 - n° 474 - Categories:various sectors
Completion times for renewable energy projects (particularly photovoltaic) have increased over the last 20 years
Swiss researchers have studied the completion times for 12,475 renewable energy projects in 48 countries. They found that average commissioning times have increased over twenty years for all technologies.
They took into account project size, technology, project and developer characteristics, and project site. They used data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF)
AS Published on Sunday 21 January 2024 - n° 472 - Categories:various sectors
We can expect a rise in panel prices
We can expect a rise in panel prices, says pvXchange
The drop in panel prices in Europe that was apparent at the end of 2023 now only concerns products in stock. Prices still vary between €0.01 ($0.01)/W and €0.02/W more.
AS Published on Sunday 14 January 2024 - n° 471 - Categories:various sectors
Are oil risks or PV supply risks better?
Countries are striving to reduce their carbon footprint against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions. Governments must play their part in stimulating start-up industries and supply chains. They must build efficient supply chains.
The purchasing function is becoming essential
AS Published on Sunday 14 January 2024 - n° 471 - Categories:various sectors
China's advantage in the future of energy
Solar production costs in China fell by 42% last year to reach
AS Published on Sunday 14 January 2024 - n° 471 - Categories:various sectors
Another type of ground-mounted panel installation
German developer BEC-Energie Consult has developed a self-supporting mounting structure for ground-mounted photovoltaic projects. It is being tested with a 7 MW installation.
L R AS Published on Sunday 14 January 2024 - n° 471 - Categories:various sectors
PV parks promote bird diversity
Solar farms can play a positive role in promoting bird diversity in Central Europe's agricultural landscape, as they provide food for birds.
L R AS Published on Saturday 9 December 2023 - n° 469 - Categories:various sectors
118 countries have signed up to triple global renewable energy installations by 2030
118 countries (out of the world's 200) signed an agreement at COP28 in Dubai aimed at tripling the world's renewable energy installations (solar, wind, etc.) by 2030, by reaching
L R AS Published on Monday 27 November 2023 - n° 467 - Categories:various sectors
7.6% of solar farms worldwide are victims of vandalism
According to Irena, 7.6% of the world's solar farms are victims of vandalism, and this figure is set to rise to 10% by 2021. Solar farms are prone to damage,
AS Published on Saturday 25 November 2023 - n° 467 - Categories:various sectors
The shortage of skilled labour
The expansion of the solar industry is accelerating, but the shortage of skilled labour could interrupt this momentum.
Growth in the sector as a whole shows no signs of slowing. In Europe alone, installed production capacity is set to double over the next five years. The labour shortage needs to be addressed.