Scientists in China have tested the influence of panel row spacing in increasing a PV system performance in a full-scale outdoor PV array experimental platform. They found that larger row spacing plays a limited role in improving thermal convection, observing that solar irradiance and wind speed are the key parameters for optimal PV system design.

The Vietnamese government issued new rules this week allowing direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) between independent power producers (IPPs) and energy consumers, according to state-owned media. IPPs can now sell power to final clients via the national grid or direct connection lines.

After a period of rapid growth, the first quarter of 2024 saw new market dynamics in the European PV market. According to solar trading platform sun.store, demand for solar modules in Europe has declined since February, with installation rates and prices also falling.

The world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry has opened the gates! Meet around 1,500 exhibitors presenting their products and services.

SNEC 17th (2024) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition [SNEC PV POWER EXPO] will be held in Shanghai New International Expo Center, gathered industry experts, manufacturers, and distributors from around the world to showcase the latest advancements in photovoltaic technology.

Freight costs, which represent around 4% of a solar module’s total costs, are increasing on trade lines between the Far East and the US West Coast, Northern Europe, and Mediterranean region.

The EU passed the “Net Zero Industry Act” on May 27th, which not only signifies a solid step forward in Europe’s efforts to combat climate change and promote the green transformation of industry, but also has a profound impact on the local photovoltaic manufacturing industry. According to the plan outlined in the act, by 2030, the EU will achieve at least 40% of its photovoltaic manufacturing capacity in order to meet the growing demand for clean energy and to reduce over-reliance on external supply chains.

Fiera Milano SpA has started generating electricity from Italy’s largest rooftop solar array. The trade fair organizer’s development partner deployed the 18 MW system on the pavilions of its exhibition center in Rho, near Milan.

Qatar General Electricity and Water Company (also known as Kahramaa) recently announced the launch of the Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy (QNRES) to advance Qatar's National Vision 2030 sustainable development goals. The strategy, developed by Kahramaa in coordination with the country's 22 major energy entities, aims to increase the use of renewable energy and diversify renewable energy sources, with a focus on the wider use of solar power.

The government rules constitute a complete ban on ground-mounted solar PV projects on land classed as agricultural. The new provisions will not apply to projects currently undergoing the approval process.