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This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Brigite Gonçalves, Head of Utility-Scale PV Business Developer at Portugal’s EnergyCon. She says women in the solar industry face unique challenges, such as underrepresentation in decision-making roles and the persistence of unconscious biases. “To achieve equality, the solar industry must prioritize structural changes, including accessible mentoring and sponsorship programs tailored to women,” she said. January 17, 2025 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) As a relatively young and dynamic industry, the solar energy sector holds great promise for promoting inclusivity and diversity. Yet, like many other sectors, it also faces challenges…
DSPTCH has announced the release of the DSPTCH Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Field Guide. This indispensable resource provides more than 100 pages of in-depth guidance on applicable wage, internship requirements, and IRA tax credit compliance, giving project stakeholders the tools, resources, and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the IRA. The IRA Field Guide is a resource for developers, contractors, financiers and stakeholders involved in IRA tax credit projects. It includes: Interactive models: Illustrate the tax credit transaction, applicable wage and apprenticeship terms, and friction costs. Case Study: Shows how IRS wage and apprenticeship recovery provisions can accumulate financial liabilities…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that December brought striking contrasts in solar radiation across Europe, with northern Europe experiencing radiation levels up to 30% below the already weak seasonal average, while regions south of the main mountain ranges of Europe saw radiation levels of up to 30%. above typical levels. January 17, 2025 Solcast December brought striking contrasts in solar radiation across Europe, with northern Europe seeing radiation levels up to 30% below the already weak seasonal average, while regions south of Europe’s main mountain ranges saw radiation levels up to 30% below…
Renewable energy-focused nonprofit Enphase Energy, Empowered by Light and a global energy management technology company, have partnered to provide solar generators to communities affected by the recent LA fires and to firefighting teams deployed from the Bay Area to to help fight the devastating fires. The two Bay Area-based organizations are distributing 25 Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500s, a portable solar generator with portable solar panels, which can be used to charge cell phones, laptops, radios, lights and other small critical devices. About a dozen of the solar generators are used by the strike teams fighting the fires to power the…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. January 17, 2025 OPIS FOB China: The Chinese Module Marker (CMM), the OPIS benchmark rating for TOPCon modules from China, fell 1.15% this week to $0.086/W Free-On-Board (FOB) China, amid lower price guidance between $0.080- 0.092/W. Despite upstream price stability, module prices remain under pressure as manufacturers continue to reduce supply guidance. A top five module manufacturer told OPIS that charging prices will not increase significantly through 2025, even with higher upstream costs. Current…
India could achieve self-reliance in battery cell production by recycling lithium domestically and reusing it in batteries, an Indian government official claimed at a battery manufacturing conference in New Delhi this week. January 17, 2025 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Vijay Mittal, joint secretary of India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries, said at the 4th India Battery Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit in New Delhi this week that the government is preparing a concept note to align policymakers with plans to support advanced chemical battery cell components. production. The measures will focus on financial systems, regulatory policies and improving ease…
The Danish manufacturer said its new CO2 heat pumps can reach a water inlet temperature of 40C and a water outlet temperature of 95C. The systems are reported to have a combined coefficient of performance of up to 5.56. January 17, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Denmark-based Advansor has launched a new one CO2 plug-and-play heat pumps for commercial and industrial applications. “The lack of skilled people on site is a known problem in Europe. Advansor CO2 plug-and-play heat pumps are based on proven technology, require no safety risk management and are fully assembled and factory tested,” said the company’s CEO Kristian…
Wood Mackenzie says a 30% increase in upstream spending will be needed to meet stronger oil and gas demand amid a delayed energy transition. The research firm warns that this scenario could strain supply chains, drive up costs and push Brent crude prices above $100/barrel by 2030. January 17, 2025 Patrick Jowett Spending in the upstream sector may need to increase by 30% to meet the demands of a delayed energy transition, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The research firm’s latest report, “Removing the tension: how upstream can meet the demands of a delayed energy transition”, examines the…
A rise in electricity demand led to a rise in electricity prices in some European markets last week, while a drop in gas prices contributed to lower prices in others, according to the latest analysis from AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. January 17, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: AleaSoft Energy forecast According to an analysis by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting, average electricity prices in the main European markets showed heterogeneous behavior in the second week of January. The consultancy noted a mixed picture in the markets analyzed compared to the previous week. Weekly price averages rose in the Belgian, British, Dutch, German and Scandinavian…
ZonModoan American manufacturer of solar racks, has completed the UL 3741 listing process for both its NanoRack and SMR Roof Mount systems. NanoRack is a roof mounting attachment and SMR Roof Mounts are rail-based racking – both systems work on sloping roofs. Credit: SunModo “Achieving UL 3741 certification for our NanoRack and SMR roof mounting systems is a clear signal to our customers and partners that SunModo is committed to the long-term safety, efficiency and reliability of our racking solutions,” said Steve Mumma, CEO of SunModo. “With this offering, we continue to demonstrate that SunModo is the racking partner that…