Estimates energy mix by 2030. Graphic: Fitch Solutions. Data Source:EIA, IRENA, National Sources, Fitch Solutions
More than 20GW of non-hydro capacity is expected to come online in China’s Taiwan by 2030, according to a new report, driven by solar installations and offshore wind.
Although it received a sharp shock at … Read More
Recent reform of Germany’s renewables legislation has enacted a new feed-in tariff reduction mechanism.
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Germany’s federal network agency, the Bundesnetzagentur, has reported that 525 MW of new PV was installed in the country in December.
For comparison, the newly installed PV capacity for December 2019 was 339.4 … Read More
The company has been testing bifacial gains from one-in-portrait and two-in-portrait set-ups at its Center for Solar Excellence in Fremont, California.
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Californian testing organization PV Evolution Labs has worked with tracker manufacturer Nextracker on a white paper seeking to quantify the solar power yield gains offered by bifacial … Read More
The 14th Five Year Plan for renewable energy development in China is under intense preparation, which will determine the development trend of renewable energy in the next five years. In view of the energy transformation being vigorously promoted in the country, photovoltaic and wind power will be the main means … Read More
Fitch Solutions predicts 508GW of non-hydro renewables will be installed in China between 2020 and 2029. Image: United PV.
China’s newly announced ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak carbon emissions before 2030 looks set to spur on investment in solar and battery storage technology, as the country … Read More
There are numerous SEs whose objective is to provide poor rural households access to affordable solar home systems (SHSs) and pico-solar lights for lighting and charging cell phones.
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that 548 million people in SSA currently have no access to electricity in their … Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the 75th general debate of the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2020, and said that, “China will enhance the state’s independent contribution and adopt more effective policies and measures to make sure that the carbon emissions will reach a peak by … Read More
Batteries vary by chemistry and configuration, which means that the required maintenance also changes. Some of these maintenance tasks may be automated or performed remotely via charge controllers or battery management systems, including charge regulation, voltage checks, and related measurements. Others require on-site manual operations or oversight. These tasks include, … Read More
The first and most important step to configure your battery back is to know your system’s voltage. Small systems used in RVs and boats are usually 12V. It is recommended to use 24V or 48V for medium sized energy systems and always 48V for large systems. Some systems can even … Read More
It can be very confusing on how to select the right equipment for a solar system because there are so many different options to choose from. When making that decision, it is best to remember to do the research and gather all the information before making the choice. The following … Read More