L R AS Published on Monday 7 September 2020 - n° 330 - Categories:evolution-stat
A look back at the energy decade
Solar (45%) and wind (22%) account for two-thirds of the new global power generation capacity added in 2019 (up from a quarter in 2010), while fossil fuels return to 25%.
118 GW solar
AS Published on Monday 8 June 2020 - n° 325 - Categories:evolution-stat
The rapid evolution of cost reduction in PV
The average cost of solar energy decreased by a further 13.1% between 2018 and 2019, to $6.8 cents worldwide,
AS Published on Monday 1 June 2020 - n° 324 - Categories:panels, evolution-stat
Jinko Solar draws attention to the importance of panel efficiency
As a result of the inflation of output powers, many new panels exceed 500 watts. The Tiger Pro from JinkoSolar can reach 580 Wp. The company points out that
L R AS Published on Sunday 17 May 2020 - n° 322 - Categories:evolution-stat, forecasts;
New solar records are expected this summer.
After noting the increase in solar irradiation, which has resulted in record solar production in three European countries over the past two months, the Slovak solar data company has set a new record,
L R AS Published on Monday 11 May 2020 - n° 321 - Categories:evolution-stat
Global panel demand weakens in the second quarter
The pandemic has led to the postponement of auctions in several regions, including Europe and the Middle East, but the construction of some large power plants is continuing, indicating a demand from electricity companies. The containment in Europe and the United States has had
L R AS Published on Saturday 9 May 2020 - n° 321 - Categories:evolution-stat
What is the effect of containment on U.S. residential installation companies?
In recent weeks (the article was published on May 5), the residential solar industry in the US has experienced a decline in demand, made layoffs, and transferred as much work online as possible. Its effect will be seen in the first quarter accounts, although
L R AS Published on Monday 4 May 2020 - n° 320 - Categories:evolution-stat
The state of photovoltaics according to VDMA
The 11th edition of the German VDMA (ITRPV) presents the decrease in solar prices, improvements in efficiency and the role played by the largest chips in reducing costs.
L R AS Published on Monday 4 May 2020 - n° 320 - Categories:evolution-stat
IEA estimates global photovoltaic installations in 2019 at 115 MW
The IEA estimates the world's photovoltaic installations in 2019 at 115 MW (+12% over 2018). This brings the total to
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 May 2020 - n° 320 - Categories:evolution-stat
Even solar energy is affected by the pandemic
A year ago, the world of PV installers in Europe welcomed the success of electricity without subsidies, and affirmed the primacy of the wholesale market, especially in Spain and Italy. Professionals were not blind to the challenges, to the domination of the big players, to the difficulties of absorption by the grid, but commercial solar (sold on the wholesale market) seemed to be set to remain in Europe for the long term.
L R AS Published on Saturday 2 May 2020 - n° 320 - Categories:evolution-stat
BloombergNEF sees spectacular gains on solar and storage
Recent "dramatic" gains have brought the cost of solar electricity down to less than $30/MWh. New onshore solar and wind power has become the cheapest option for two-thirds of the world's population. RE is becoming a "risk" for fossil fuel-based electricity generators.
L R AS Published on Sunday 19 April 2020 - n° 318 - Categories:evolution-stat
Sharp rise in the share of solar energy in the world demand in March
Recent good weather has allowed solar energy to increase its market share at a time when containment is reducing the share of fossil fuels.
In Germany during the week of 6 to 12 April, the solar
L R AS Published on Sunday 12 April 2020 - n° 317 - Categories:evolution-stat
State of PV in the world since the origin and over the year 2019.
The world will have 583 GW of solar power by the end of 2019, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. The total of installed RE reaches 2,564 GW of which hydropower (1,311 GW) followed by wind power (623 GW).
L R AS Published on Monday 6 April 2020 - n° 316 - Categories:evolution-stat
Keeping the electricity grid operational during the pandemic
Keeping the electrical system running has become more important than ever and also more complicated.
L R AS Published on Monday 16 March 2020 - n° 313 - Categories:evolution-stat, the manufacturers
The situation of the Chinese industry at the end of February
This text was written for a monthly publication that appeared at the beginning of March,
The outbreak has delayed the commissioning of PV projects in China, which will not be connected until the end of March. The Chinese government may postpone the commissioning date of the plants. However, China's installation forecast for 2020 remains unchanged at 42.5 GW, or 30% of global demand.
By coming on stream in thefirst quarter,
AS Published on Saturday 15 February 2020 - n° 309 - Categories:evolution-stat
Enel Green Power analyses the "new phase of RE development".
The world is in a "new phase of renewable energy development" according to the CEO of Enel Green Power. There are no more subsidies. Only auctions remain, which he says is a "very soft" incentive, because the winners get a long-term contract at a fixed price. They still have to win the contract on the basis of a competitive, non-subsidised price.