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Heat wave triggers demand in Spain and Italy, raises prices in European markets
2023-09-08The high temperatures registered in the third week of July caused demand record peaks in Spain and Italy on July 19 and demand increases in other markets. In France, the weekly photovoltaic energy production was the highest in history, but in most ma -
Building to last in the Global South
2023-09-07PV initiatives should be designed to last, as several well-meaning off-grid solar projects for the developing world have floundered over the years.With 760 million people worldwide still without access to electricity, it is of great importance that u -
UK’s cumulative installed PV capacity hits 15.13 GW
2023-09-07The United Kingdom’s cumulative installed solar capacity reached 15.13 GW by the end of May, with 480 MW added between January and May 2023.The United Kingdom's total installed PV capacity hit 15.13 GW at the end of May, distributed across 1,334,453 -
Czechia refills rooftop PV rebate pot
2023-09-06The Czech Republic is pouring an additional CZK 55 billion ($2.5 billion) into its New Green Savings program, which includes rooftop PV rebates, among other energy-saving measures in the residential sector.The Czech Ministry of the Environment has re -
Agrivoltaics for grape farms
2023-09-05Researchers in Hong Kong have designed an agrivoltaic system that uses blockchain tech and smart contracts to reduce uncertainties between PV system operators and grape farmers. The proposed system uses rainwater to clean solar panels and provide irr -
Australia paving way for global solar energy adoption
2023-09-05All of the leading countries for per capita solar and wind generation are in Europe except for Australia, which is generating more solar electricity per capita than any other country. Per capita, it is also a leading producer of wind energy.Unlike Eu -
Concentrating photovoltaics for agricultural applications
2023-09-01A research team has studied the potential of using concentrating photovoltaics in agriculture and found that it offers advantages in terms of energy yield and de-shading compared to conventional photovoltaics. However, the higher costs must be carefu -
Solar can promote biocrust formation in deserts
2023-09-01Biocrusts are microbe-rich deposits in soil that are crucial to ecosystem sustainability in arid environments. US researchers are restoring biocrusts with the help of shade from solar.Soil is more than just dirt; it contains many nutrients and microo -
Big PV plants may have positive climate impact in deserts, say researchers
2023-09-01Chinese researchers have discovered that solar plants might reduce evaporation and wind speeds in the Gobi Desert, while also increasing soil relative humidity, according to a series of simulations with different emission scenarios.Desert solar plant -
New research identifies potential for 51 TW of agrivoltaics in Europe
2023-08-31Researchers in Denmark have analyzed the potential of PV systems and their influence on the underlying farmland in three different agrivoltaic projects, including vertical bifacial optimal tilted, horizontal single-axis tracking, and vertical bifacia