African Development Bank Partners for 10GW Desert Solar Project
The African Development Bank has entered into a significant cooperation agreement with the Green Climate Fund and the Africa50 Investment Fund. The aim is to develop 10GW of solar energy projects in the Sahel region. This agreement was inked during the African Development Bank’s annual meeting in Busan, South Korea. The three entities are set […]
Uncertainties Surround Photovoltaic Sheds: Illegal Subsidies and Construction Status
In the wake of the booming development of distributed photovoltaics, many investors have been drawn to constructing photovoltaic sheds in idle spaces within companies or parking lots. These sheds are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, thus winning the favor of numerous corporate owners. However, despite being on the company’s construction land, some photovoltaic parking sheds […]
Japanese PV Market Declines for Second Consecutive Year, with Large – scale Projects Dominating the Future
According to data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), the Japanese photovoltaic (PV) market has experienced a continuous decline for two years. In 2017, Japan’s newly installed PV capacity was 7.5 GW, marking a 6.3% decrease compared to 2016’s 8.0 GW. This downward trend has persisted since 2015, when the newly installed capacity reached 11.2 […]
Autonomous Flying UAV ApusDuo Prototype Completes First Test Flight
The combination of satellites and drones has given rise to the “High-altitude Pseudolite” (HAPS), an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of long – term soaring at the edge of space for tasks like telecommunications relay and environmental monitoring. Recently, the UAVOS ApusDuo prototype, an autonomous solar – powered UAV, completed its first test flight. The ApusDuo […]
Common Questions and Answers for Household Photovoltaic Owners in China
In recent years, the distributed photovoltaics for household use in China have witnessed rapid development, especially in some developed rural areas. However, many people still lack understanding about distributed power plants. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers to help clarify common concerns. Regarding safety, the photovoltaic system is equipped with lightning protection […]
How Can PV Power Stations Resist the Attack of Natural Disasters?
Against the backdrop of frequent natural disasters in China that cause severe losses to photovoltaic (PV) power stations, effective countermeasures are urgently needed. In terms of wind resistance, during the early survey phase, precise site evaluation is crucial, avoiding disaster – prone areas. Strengthening hardware like PV brackets, ensuring component frame strength, and referencing successful […]
Hanwha Group to Build a US Solar Module Factory in 2019
Hanwha Group has recently made an important announcement: it plans to establish a solar module factory in the United States in 2019. The factory, set to be located in Whitfield County, Georgia near the Tennessee border, is expected to have an annual production capacity of over 1.6 GW. The local county is offering incentives valued […]