Netherlands Discussing Space For Solar PV
Dutch Minister Estimates 145 GW Theoretical Potential For Rooftop PV, But Rules Out Agricultural Land
The Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten has proposed ‘fine-tuning’ the Netherlands’ National Energy System Plan (NPE) that shows the country has a potential to install 173 GW solar PV capacity by 2050, with 145 GW theoretical poten.
RE Drives Brazil’s Power Capacity Additions
Brazil Grid Connected 4.5 GW New Wind & Solar Energy Capacity Out Of Total 5.1 GW In H1/2023
Brazil’s power generation mix added a total of 5.1 GW new capacity during H1/2023, led by 2.3 GW wind power and 2.2 GW of solar energy, according to the latest statistics released by the country’s National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel).
Portuguese Solar Capacity Growing Slowly
Portugal Installed 142 MW New Solar In 5M/2023 As Total Renewables Capacity Exceeds 17 GW
Solar PV capacity installations in Portugal continue to grow at a snail’s pace as the country has installed only 142 MW new projects during 5M/2023 period, according to the Directorate General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), taking the national cumulative to 2.703 GW.
Ireland’s ‘Scale Of Solar’ Growing
ISEA Sees Ireland Exceeding 1 GW Cumulative Solar PV Capacity By 2023-End, Up From 680 MW Now
Led by the utility scale segment, Ireland’s cumulative installed solar PV capacity has exceeded 680 MW generating almost 600,000 MWh annually and is likely to exceed 1 GW by the end of 2023, according to the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA).
2022 – A Strong Solar Year For Austria
PV Austria Say Country Exceeded 1 GW PV Capacity For 1st Time, Taking Cumulative To 3.8 GW
Local solar PV association Photovoltaic Austria Federal Association (PV Austria) says the country installed over 1 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2022, making it the 1st ever year to achieve this milestone, that now takes its cumulative installed PV capacity to 3.79 GW.
Switzerland’s 40%+ Annual Solar Expansion Series
Swissolar Says Country Added 1 GW+ Solar PV Capacity In 2022 Taking Cumulative To 4.65 GW
Switzerland is adding more and more solar each year, with 2022 being the 3rd consecutive year to reflect over 40% annual growth, according to Swissolar that counts the country to have deployed more than 1 GW capacity last year, its 1st GW year.
Impressive Chinese Solar PV Growth Numbers
China Deployed 12.9 GW New Solar PV In May 2023, Taking Annual Total So Far To 61 GW
China continues to add more solar PV capacity in a month than most countries do in a year, however its 12.9 GW additions in May 2023 declined MoM since in the previous month it had reported 14.65 GW.
Global Solar Market Outlook 2023-2027
World To Install Up To 402 GW New Solar In 2023, Including 159 GW Rooftop PV Capacity, Says SPE
Despite grid and flexibility related challenges, the world is likely to install between 341 GW to 402 GW new solar PV capacity in 2023, including 159 GW rooftop PV, and move towards close to 800 GW annually in 2027, according to the Global Market Out.
Brazilian Solar Installations Growing
Aneel Says Wind & Solar PV Represented 87.6% Share Of New Power Generation Capacity In 5M/2023
The National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) says with more than 2 GW of installed capacity each, wind and solar PV led Brazil’s new power generation additions with a 87.6% share during 5M/2023, including 1.15 GW in the month of May alone.
HUF 90 Billion Solar Park In Hungary
Hungary’s Largest Solar Power Plant With 250 MW Capacity Commissioned In Mezőcsát Municipality
Hungary has officially inaugurated the country’s largest contiguous solar power plant with 250 MW installed capacity in the Municipality of Mezőcsát, delivered for an investment of HUF 90 billion ($262 million) with capacity to generate 372 GWh clean energy annually, reported local media.
Luxembourg Awards 85 Solar Projects
Energy Ministry To Support 46.3 MW Solar For Businesses With €16.1 Million State Funding
Luxembourg’s Ministry of Energy and Spatial Planning and the Ministry of Economy have announced the results of the country’s 1st call for PV installations for self-consumption of commercial and industrial (C&I) segment selecting 46.34 MW to be supported by €16.1 million state aid.
US: ‘Best’ 1st Quarter In PV Industry History
SEIA & Wood Mackenzie Forecast US Solar Market To Triple In Size Over Next 5 Years To 378 GW
The US installed 6.1 GW DC new PV capacity in Q1/2023, a 47% annual jump, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie that brand it the best 1st quarter in the industry’s history, and thanks to the policy certaint.
‘Largest Absolute Increase Ever’ In Renewables
Solar PV Leads The Way In IEA Forecast Of Over 440 GW New Global Renewable Energy Capacity In 2023
Solar PV is to lead renewable energy installations in 2023 and 2024, forecasts the International Energy Agency (IEA) with the ‘largest absolute increase ever.’ Renewables will add 107 GW more, growing to over 440 GW to be installed within this .
Denmark’s Solar Installations Growing
With 236 MW New Solar PV Capacity Added In Q1/2023, Danish Cumulative Now Exceeds 3.25 GW
The Danish Energy Agency or Energistyrelsen counts Denmark to have installed 236 MW new solar PV capacity in Q1/2023, including 72% expansion in subsidy-free installations, taking the country’s total installed capacity to over 3.25 GW.
French Cumulative Installed PV Exceeds 17 GW
France Installed 601 MW New Solar During Q1/2023; Counts 18.5 GW Capacity In Queue
French solar PV installations continue to develop at a slow but steady pace with a total of 601 MW deployed in Q1/2023 up from 596 MW last year, taking the country’s cumulative PV capacity to 17.15 GW, according to the Données et Etudes Statistiqu.
Indian Solar Installations Drop
Mercom Counts India To Have Installed 1.9 GW PV In Q1/2023 Taking Cumulative To Over 64.5 GW
Indian solar installations in Q1/2023 (CY 2023) declined by 48% annually and 30% quarterly to 1.9 GW according to Mercom India Research that counts the government’s decision to extend project commissioning deadlines for solar power projects under t.
Germany Installed 881 MW Solar In April 2023
Bundesnetzagentur Records Close To 4 GW New PV Deployments In 4M/2023, Including 1 GW+ In March
At the close of 4M/2023, Germany had installed over 3.71 GW of new solar PV capacity including 881 MW in April 2023, according to the country’s Federal Network Agency or Bundesnetzagentur that has also revised the numbers for previous months including for March to 1.067 GW now.
Strong Solar Demand In Norway In First Months Of 2023
With 70 MW PV Deployed In 4M/2023, Norway Added Nearly Half Of Total 2023 Installations
Hydropower dominated Norway’s energy mix added 70 MW of new solar PV capacity between January 2023 and April 2023 taking the country’s total installed solar PV capacity to 373.025 MW at the end of 4 months, says Elhub which is the country’s central metered data hub.
