The innovative photovoltaic system in the Kühtai ski area, which will be built at an altitude of 2,350 meters, aims to cover half of the energy supply for the mountain lifts with self-produced solar power and could serve as a pilot project for similar initiatives in other ski resorts. (translated)
China has produced more electricity from solar energy than from coal for the first time, with photovoltaic systems having an installed capacity of 1,286 gigawatts being the largest electricity producers in the country. (translated)
China has produced more electricity from solar energy than from coal power plants for the first time, which represents a significant advance in the expansion of renewable energy, despite a decline in the installation of photovoltaic systems. (translated)
In China, solar power plants have for the first time replaced coal as the largest source of electricity, with an installed capacity of 1,286 gigawatts, while coal-fired power plants reached 1,285 gigawatts, although the expansion of photovoltaic systems has slowed down. (translated)
Photovoltaics is experiencing an extraordinary upsurge and is expected to become the most important energy source worldwide, while German researchers are working on groundbreaking technologies. (translated)
The solar pioneers Rolf Disch and Axel Mayer, who had the vision of a solar-powered energy transition 50 years ago, reflect on the successful development of photovoltaics, but show that there are still significant challenges to secure a sustainable future. (translated)
‼️ Solar parks instead of nature: New study shows decline in biodiversity. ❗️ The German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation now describes the downside of solar parks very clearly. Photovoltaic open space systems can become several hundred football fields large. (translated)
The start-up Meteoric plans to use drone swarms to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic power plants while simultaneously mitigating hurricanes by dissipating clouds over the solar installations. (translated)
From 2027, support for photovoltaic systems in Austria is to focus on energy storage instead of small devices, which is expected to help better utilize self-produced energy and reduce dependence on expensive imports, as announced by the Ministry of Economy. (translated)
The consortium has decided to write off the planned hydrogen plant in Burgenland, as there are doubts about energy independence by 2030 and important regulatory frameworks for the project are lacking, while Burgenland Energie continues to focus on the expansion of wind power and photovoltaics. (translated)
Secretary of State Elisabeth Zehetner (ÖVP) announced that in the future, subsidies for photovoltaic (PV) systems could be abolished and instead focus should be on supporting storage devices, emphasizing that Austrian energy security remains stable due to various energy technologies and the decline in PV system prices. (translated)
Elisabeth Zehetner, Secretary of State in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism, sees Austria on the path to becoming a "power-exporting country" and calls for a modern adjustment of the funding system for photovoltaics, while emphasizing that the energy supply remains stable despite drought and falling water levels, relying on a broad mix of renewable energies. (translated)
According to the current Lazard report, wind power and photovoltaics remain the cheapest new sources of electricity in the USA, although costs for all technologies are rising. (translated)
Der Backbone der Klimaneutralität 2045 ist nicht Windkraft, nicht Photovoltaik, und schon gar nicht Batterien. Es ist Wasserstoff. Genauer gesagt, es war Wasserstoff. Habt ihr auch die vielen Erfolgsmeldungen in den letzten Monaten gehört, über riesige, mit gratis Sonnenstrom betriebene Elektrolyseure? Über die Umrüstung von Stahlwerken auf Wasserstoff? Über die neuen LKW, Busse und Stadtbahnen, die überall klimaneutral im Einsatz sind? Nein? Ich auch nicht. (h/t @ergroovt) #Wasserstoff #Klimaneutralität #Energiewende
The article focuses on the upcoming changes in German solar policy, as the government plans to gradually abolish guaranteed feed-in tariffs for solar energy, which will require new cost calculations for those wanting to install new photovoltaic systems. (translated)
In Saxony, a photovoltaic system is being built on an area the size of 700 (!) football fields. These enormous mirror surfaces still produce less electricity in heat - but heat up the surroundings. Frank Hennig shows the extent to which local climate change is occurring. (translated)
Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche hat von ihrem ursprünglichen Plan abgesehen, die staatliche Förderung für kleine Solaranlagen abzuschaffen, und stattdessen eine Unterstützung für neue Photovoltaikanlagen bis 25 Kilowatt angekündigt, die den Besitzern ermöglicht, ihren Solarstrom selbst zu vermarkten. #Solarenergie #ErneuerbareEnergien #Photovoltaik
Wir exportieren überwiegend PV Strom, stets zu unter 10 Ct/kwh oder sogar mit negativem Preis. PV wird aktuell mit 14,5 Ct/kwh erzeugt. Deutschland verkauft keine einzige kWh kostendeckend. Grün ist die Farbe der Narren https://t.co/9vmND22iiw #Energie #Photovoltaik #Strompreise
Merz sagt, weltweit gefragte deutsche Technologien seien der beste Beitrag gegen den Klimawandel. Gleichzeitig hat die Union Windkraft und Photovoltaik ausgebremst, Wärmepumpen bekämpft und nimmt sich jetzt die E-Mobilität vor. Erst die Zukunftsbranchen killen, dann Technologieführerschaft fordern. Union pur. #Klimawandel #Technologie #Energie
Die Förderung für neue Photovoltaikanlagen war innerhalb von nur 33 Sekunden ausgeschöpft, wobei von rund 28.000 Anträgen nur etwa 3.000 erfolgreich waren, was den Boom der Solarenergie durch knappe Mittel und unzureichende Fördermöglichkeiten ausbremst. #Photovoltaik #Solarförderung #Energiewende
