Renewable Energy Magazine-Solar newsletter

Solar is Largest Source of New Generating Capacity for Sixth Month in a Row

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data recently-released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shows that for the sixth month in a row, solar provided more new U.S. electrical generating capacity than any other energy source.   

Grafmarine Partners With Global Leader in Decarbonization of Shipping Industry

Based in Manchester and Anglesey, Grafmarine is at the forefront of developing Nanodeck technology for the maritime sector. The company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Njord Accelerator to conduct a proof of concept, followed by a pilot installation which aims to fully explore the capabilities of solar tiles in the maritime industry.

Slight rebound in module prices but demand outlook remains strong according to pv.index and PMI

Commercial and Industrial PV modules with power classes 450-500 Wp were in short supply in March, driving average monofacial prices up from 0.124 to 0.129 euros per Wp, amid a sluggish demand for residential modules, with full black modules recording another slight price drop. Despite this moderate price rebound, buyers remain bullish about demand in the upcoming month.

ABB Launches Innovative Solar Drive for Sustainable Water Pumping Globally

Solar photovoltaic powered water pumping systems are becoming increasingly important across the globe. They play a vital role in reducing CO2 emissions related to water pumping and can work in areas with weak power grid coverage, where reliable water supplies are essential for agricultural irrigation, livestock watering, and drinking purposes

Solar Heat Sector Welcomes Council's Adoption of EPBD and its Solar Mandate

The European Council gave the final green light to the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which aims to decarbonize the building stock to meet the EU climate targets for 2030.  Solar Heat Europe welcomes this pivotal step in the EPBD recast, notably its Solar Mandate, which aims to promote the use of all solar technologies on rooftops, supporting therefore the deployment of solar thermal and the hybrid PVT technology to provide decentralized, renewable energy for households and citizens.

World's Largest Thermal Energy Storage to be Built in Finland

A seasonal thermal energy storage will be built by Vantaa Energy in Vantaa, which is Finland's fourth largest city neighboring the capital of Helsinki. When completed, the seasonal energy storage facility will be the largest in the world by all standards. The operating principle of the seasonal thermal energy storage, called Varanto, is to store heat in underground caverns so that it can be used to heat buildings via the district heating network whenever it is needed.

British solar heat leader signs deal to manufacture products in the US

British solar heat innovator Naked Energy has signed a manufacturing contract with ELM Solar of ELM Companies, an American utility services and renewable energy technology provider.

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