Patrick Jowett
Indonesia to permit power wheeling
Indonesia’s new renewable energy bill will include legislation allowing power wheeling, enabling private companies to sell electricity directly to end consumers via networks owned by the state-run electricity company.
German developer to build 135 MW solar park in Denmark
Germany’s Belectric has been chosen to build a 135 MW solar park for NRGi Renewables in Aarhus, Denmark.
Electricity prices fall in most European markets
Electricity prices decreased in all major European markets during the first week of July, except for Italy. Portugal, France, and Italy also set new daily PV production records for a day in July, with Spain hitting an all-time high of 202 GWh.
Denmark approves certification scheme for PtX producers
The Danish Energy Agency says its new certification scheme is a “short-term transitional solution” to launch Power-to-X (PtX) projects this year. It will eventually be replaced with the European Commission’s certification system.
WoodMac predicts 3.8 TW of new solar by 2033
Wood Mackenzie says that solar will account for 59% of new renewables between 2024 and 2033. China is expected to drive the growth, accounting for half of new solar deployment over the projected time period.
Alpiq sells rooftop PV portfolio in Switzerland
Lausanne-based energy group Alpiq is selling its seven rooftop solar assets in Switzerland to PS Panneaux Solaires SA. The units have a total installed capacity of 5.5 MW.
TrendForce says 210 mm module shipments surpassed 260 GW in Q1
Market intelligence platform TrendForce says 210 mm n-type technology is “set to spearhead a new industrial revolution.” It expects 210mm modules to account for 78.29% of the large-format module market this year, increasing to 82.51% by 2027.
SolarDuck, RWE install offshore floating solar pilot in North Sea
RWE and SolarDuck have built a 0.5 MWp offshore floating solar pilot project in the North Sea, 12 km off the Dutch coast. The installation features six interconnected platforms capable of withstanding extreme offshore conditions.
South Africa imposes 10% import tariff on solar panels
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.”
Sulzer supplies molten salt pumps for 100 MW solar tower in China
Sulzer, a Switzerland-based fluid engineering specialist, has supplied molten salt pumps for a 100 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project in China. The facility is designed to provide solar power 24 hours a day.
