L R AS Published on Sunday 18 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:European countries, industrial strategy
The Netherlands offers support for the construction of PV plants
The public agency that manages the SDE++ renewable energy subsidy programme in the Netherlands is suggesting the production of heterojunction or tandem perovskite-silicon panels, or the production of PV panels integrated into buildings and vehicles. The aid can be up to €70 million per project.
L R AS Published on Saturday 17 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:the manufacturers, the American PV
Who are the main panel manufacturers in the United States and around the world?
The American news website SolarReviews has ranked the top ten solar panel manufacturers in the United States on the basis of product quality, bankability and dealer network.
SolarReviews ranked the brands by value (25%), by
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 17 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:French companies
New roofing solution to integrate everything
Le Prieuré and IRFTS, a French supplier of PV mounting systems, have developed a new roofing solution that integrates solar generation, rainwater management, storage and protected areas for vegetation. This solution
L R AS Published on Saturday 17 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:the American PV
A high proportion of battery problems in the USA. Is this true?
In the United States, 26% of the energy storage systems inspected had problems relating to fire detection and suppression. 18 %
L R AS Published on Saturday 17 February 2024 - n° 476 - Categories:Europe
Photovoltaics in Europe: optimism or reality?
The information available on the state of the photovoltaic industry in Europe over the last six months has not been good. However, according to Finlay Colville, "the situation today is far from bleak for companies and research institutes in Europe.
L R AS Published on Monday 12 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:minister-regulation
Roland Lescure new Minister Delegate for Industry and Energy
Roland Lescure has been appointed the new Minister Delegate for Industry and Energy
Tecsol of 9 February 2024
L R AS Published on Monday 12 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:French companies
In brief Fses: Neoen in Sweden, Solarhona on roofs, Veolia on landfills
In brief installations: Neoen in Sweden, Solarhona on roofs, Veolia on landfills
Neoen launches construction of Sweden's largest battery,
L R AS Published on Sunday 11 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:the American PV
The United States presents a solar policy
President Joe Biden has outlined his solar policy for achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. The proposed plan (Western Solar Plan) would see the installation of
L R AS Published on Sunday 11 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:France, prices France
French data from RTE
SER is delighted to see renewable energies accelerating the decarbonisation of the French and European electricity mix, a dynamic that needs to be amplified.
According to the data published yesterday by RTE in its electricity report, the production of renewable and recovered electrical energy reached new records, producing
L R AS Published on Sunday 11 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:prices France
CRE to postpone publication of new tariffs for PV installations of less than 500 kW.
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has had to postpone publication of the new tariffs for photovoltaic installations of less than 500 kW. It will have to wait for the amending tariff decree.
L R AS Published on Sunday 11 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:Europe
Three European panel manufacturers call for "emergency measures
Faced with the invasion of the European market by Chinese products, three European panel manufacturers are asking the European Commission for "emergency measures". They are threatening to cease production
L R AS Published on Sunday 11 February 2024 - n° 473 - Categories:China
Chinese exports in 2023
China exported 16 GW of panels in December 2023, down 9% on November's 18 GW, but up 50% year-on-year. Despite the build-up of stocks this year, the markets have been buoyant.
L R AS Published on Saturday 10 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:Europe
European rules supposed to favour European PV manufacturers
The European Council and Parliament have reached agreement on the rules for resilience auctions. In future, 30% of projects awarded in public tenders will have to meet resilience criteria.
L R AS Published on Saturday 10 February 2024 - n° 475 - Categories:European countries
Forecasts for electricity consumption in the European Union in 2024
In 2024, Europe's electricity production will increase by 53 TWh, reaching 2,740 TWh in 2024, compared with 2,687 TWh in 2023. Solar power will make the biggest contribution (+49 TWh), followed by wind power (+38 TWh), nuclear power (+20 TWh) and hydroelectricity (+6 TWh). On the other hand, electricity generation from fossil fuels will continue to grow.