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South Africa's 1.76GW of PV projects 2025-01-02

Photovoltaic (PV) projects were the government's top choice as a winning bidder in South Africa's seventh round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPPBW7) bidding round, bagging 1.76GW of winning capacity. The winning bidder will sign a 20-year power supply contract, and these projects are expected to be commercially delivered in the second half of 2025. ...

Nigeria’s C&I solar plans under a cloud of diesel 2024-11-26

A new approach aims to reconnect commercial and industrial (C&I) energy users to the grid, supplying daytime power from solar and batteries through grid infrastructure funded by PV installers, with diesel as a backup when needed. As renewables represent a larger share in a region’s energy mix, managing the grid can become a challenge. With the right approach, though, solar and batteries can ac...

France publishes new provisions making solar mandatory on parking areas 2024-11-21

The French government has published Decree No. 2024-1023, mandating solar installations on parking lots larger than 1,500 sqm. The provisions define how to calculate the surface areas subject to the rule. They outline exemption criteria and set fines for non-compliance. Car parks exceeding 10,000 sqm must install solar carports by July 1, 2026, while those between 1,500 sqm and 10,000 sqm have unt...

India Plans to Impose Up to 90% Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Solar Modules 2024-11-12

Recently, the Indian government announced an important policy to protect the development of the country's solar industry. India's Ministry of Commerce said it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar glass imports from China and Vietnam, which could be as high as 90%. The move is aimed at defending the domestic market from unfair trade practices. It is reported that the anti-dumping in...

The photovoltaic bracket market is booming, contributing to the future of renewable energy 2024-11-04

The solar mounting system market is booming, contributing to the future of renewable energy Recently, with the increasing global demand for renewable energy, the solar panel mount market has ushered in new development opportunities. According to industry analysis reports, the market size of photovoltaic brackets is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 15% in the next five years. Solar mou...

New Developments in the Solar Mounting System Market: Innovation and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand 2024-10-31

In recent years, the solar mounting system market has experienced rapid growth as global demand for renewable energy increases. Innovations in technology are continuously enhancing the design and functionality of solar mounts, making installation more flexible and stable while significantly improving wind resistance and corrosion resistance. Recent studies have shown that solar mounting systems ma...

IEA calls for stronger solar, wind integration measures 2024-10-09

On September, The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest report warns that failing to support integration at the point of deployment could jeopardize up to 15% of solar and wind projects by 2030. This shortfall would reduce their combined share of the global electricity mix by 5%. Strategic government action, enhanced infrastructure, and regulatory action are required to ensure the successful ...

Thailand: Encouraging the installation of rooftop solar panels to save energy 2024-08-26

On August 5, the Department of Alternative Energy Development of Thailand said that the government will guide 800 state-owned institutions across the country to save at least 20% of energy. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) will provide energy service solutions through their ESCO companies. ESCO will invest in installing energy-saving equip...