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Küresel güneş enerjisi kurulu gücü 1,2 TW’ye yükseldi

SolarPower Europe tarafından hazırlanan ve Intersolar Avrupa Güneş Enerjisi Konferans ve Fuarı’nda açıklanan “Güneş Enerjisi Küresel Piyasa Görünümü 2023-2027” raporuna göre, geçen yıl dünya genelinde güneş enerjisinden elektrik üretimi 1,040 TWh’den 1,289 TWh’ye yükseldi. Kovid-19 salgını nedeniyle tedarik zincirindeki aksamalara ve Rusya-Ukrayna savaşına rağmen, son 3 yılda güneş enerjisi…

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Solar balconies are booming in Germany

Solar balconies are a piece of the wider energy transition across Europe, explains Jan Osenberg, a policy advisor at the SolarPower Europe association.

“We see them as a subset of rooftop solar, but also as something different,” he tells Euronews Green. “We basically see it as a trend to use all possible artificial infrastructure for solar generation.”

Train tracks, motorways, carparks, car roofs, cemeteries and building facades… the list of structures getting a solar makeover goes on and on.

Plug & Play Kits

From a customer point of view, the main difference is that balcony PV is much easier to install. You can buy the kit online, and don’t need an electrician to set it up. Unlike for rooftop installations, where certified installers are recommended to avoid fire risks and damage to the structure.

In short: the panels are put on a mounting structure and attached via cables to an inverter that converts the electricity from DC to AC, which goes into your socket via a regular plug.

Who are solar balconies for?

“The main reason for the success of balcony solar systems is that it gives people the chance to use solar who weren’t able to use it before,” says a spokesperson for German manufacturer Meyer Burger.

“Most people don’t own a house, or they cannot install rooftop solar because of heritage protection, shading, or other constructional conditions of the roof. For them, balcony solar is appealing because they can use solar power to generate their own electricity and reduce their electric bills.”

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BATTERIE SOLARI: L’ITALIA È IL 2° LEADER EUROPEO

Un milione di case europee sono oggi alimentate da batterie solari, un record che vede la capacità in Europa quasi raddoppiata nell’ultimo anno.

Le batterie domestiche installate in abbinamento a pannelli solari nelle case europee hanno realizzato nel 2022 una crescita in termini di capacità pari al 71%. L’Italia è stata lo scorso anno il secondo Paese per potenza installata con una crescita del 14%, dietro solo alla Germania che l’ha aumentata del 59% e seguita dall’Austria (+6%) e dal Regno Unito (+5%). Gli sforzi coordinati per lo stoccaggio dell’elettricità stanno raggiungendo risultati significativi nella strategia energetica europea e pongono le basi per una ulteriore forte crescita. Entro il 2026 lo scenario proietta un aumento di oltre il 300% della capacità operativa totale delle batterie solari, in 3,9 milioni di case europee. “In una crisi energetica non possiamo permetterci di sprecare elettricità generata da fonti rinnovabili perché non abbiamo i mezzi per immagazzinarla”, ha dichiarato Raffaele Rossi di SolarPower Europe. “Fotovoltaico ed accumulo sono la coppia perfetta”, secondo Walburga Hemetsberger a capo dell’associazione di 280 organizzazioni del settore solare.

In questo contesto i Paesi europei hanno accolto con entusiasmo il lancio dell’Alleanza europea dell’industria del solare fotovoltaico voluta dalla Commissione europea, il più grande accordo mai realizzato sulla catena di valore del fotovoltaico europeo. La nuova alleanza aumenterà la produzione nell’UE di prodotti solari fotovoltaici innovativi e sostenibili oltre a diversificare i componenti della catena del valore del fotovoltaico internazionale e la fornitura di materie prime, la ricerca e l’innovazione.

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Total capacity increased from about 3 GWh in 2020 to more than 5 GWh in 2021, and then grew even faster to 9 GWh in 2022. In 2021, the European residential battery storage market added more than 2.3 GWh and more than 200,000 individual units. Those were two new records. Yet 2022 has been even much bigger(..)

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An ethical hack of solar panels in the Netherlands has revealed their vulnerability to cyber attacks, prompting industry calls for more rigorous safety assessments. While wind turbines, which are highly networked and equipped with hundreds of sensors, are traditionally considered more vulnerable to outside interference than solar panels, a Dutch citizen may have proved otherwise. A Dutch white hat hacker could have gained control of millions of smart solar panel systems, reports investigative outlet FollowTheMoney, using a backdoor. The findings confirm a 2023 report by a Dutch agency which found that converters, essential parts of solar panels that make the electricity suitable for the power grid and which are usually connected to the web, can be “easily hacked, remotely disabled or used for DDoS [Distributed Denial of Service] attacks.” DDoS is one of the most common types of attacks, which basically try to overwhelm a system. EU industry association SolarPower Europe said the bloc “needs more robust cybersecurity rules for distributed energy sources” in a statement commenting on the hack. The share of solar power in the European grid has surged from 1% in 2010 to 9% in 2023, and with it the disruptive potential of a cyberattack on solar panels has likewise grown.

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The EU installed a record 56GW of solar capacity in 2023, up from 40GW added in 2022, according to SolarPower Europe

The $9tn question: how to pay for the green transition

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Demystifying upcoming EU Ecodesign and Energy Label rules for solar PV

Read the full story at PV Magazine. Ahead of the upcoming introduction of EU Ecodesign and Energy Label policy measures for solar PV products, SolarPower Europe brings some reflections on the topic, adding insights to the ongoing industry discussions.

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Περισσότεροι από 1εκ εργαζόμενοι θα απασχολούνται στην ηλιακή ενέργεια στην Ευρώπη, μέχρι το 2025 • B2Green-Ο Πρόεδρος της SolarPower Europe, Αριστοτέλης Χαντάβας, άνοιξε τις εργασίες του SolarPower Summit, στις Βρυξέλλες. Στο πλαίσιο της σημαντικότερης εκδήλωσης για τον κλάδο της ηλιακής ενέργειας στην Ευρώπη, συζητήθηκαν οι προκλήσεις και οι προοπτικές της...

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12 Ways Solar Energy Impacts Our Environment

Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that has been making waves in the world of sustainability due to its clean and efficient production. Solar energy can be found in many forms, such as photovoltaics (PV) for electricity generation, solar installation Sydney for hot water supply, or solar thermal power plants for larger-scale electricity generation. The use of this sustainable technology is growing rapidly, with installations forecasted to reach 1 terawatt in a few years. 

Because it does not require burning fossil fuels like coal or natural gas - which are responsible for nearly two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions – solar energy is a major pillar in the fight against climate change.

In addition to reducing carbon emissions, here are some interesting and significant ways solar energy impacts the environment.

Improved Air Quality

Solar power does not produce air pollutants or toxic by-products, unlike traditional electricity sources such as coal and diesel fuel which are known for their high levels of emissions and hazardous chemicals. By using renewable energy sources, we can reduce our dependence on polluting sources that generate air pollution. 

Reduced Water Usage

Traditional energy production requires a large amount of water, while photovoltaic systems do not need water to operate, thus reducing water consumption by up to 90%. 

Reduced Noise Pollution

Another advantage of solar is that it operates silently and without vibration, so you don’t have to worry about noise pollution in your community. 

Reduced Land Use

PV systems require much less land than traditional power sources. For example, a SolarPower Europe report states that “one solar photovoltaic system with a capacity of 1 MW covers an area of 6,000 m2, while a coal plant needs 12-15 times more land (72,000 – 90,000 m2)”. 

Biodiversity Benefits

Planting vegetation around the solar panels provides additional benefits to the environment. This type of vegetation is known as agrivoltaics and has positive impacts on biodiversity by planting trees or shrubs around the panels which can help stabilize soil and reduce erosion caused by water runoff. As a bonus, this type of vegetation can also provide a home for small animals, such as birds and insects. 

Reduced Carbon Footprint

Solar energy is a clean source of renewable energy that does not emit any greenhouse gases during operation. This contributes to reducing the global carbon footprint which would otherwise be caused by the burning of fossil fuels which release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 

Job Creation

The shift towards solar energy has created new job opportunities, particularly in countries where solar technology is being rapidly adopted due to government incentives and tax breaks. 

Increased Energy Independence

Countries that rely heavily on imported fossil fuels can use solar power as an alternative, domestic form of electricity production, increasing their dependence on other countries. 

Cheaper Electricity

Solar energy is becoming increasingly cheaper as technology progresses, making it an attractive option for businesses and households alike.  

Long-Term Benefits

Once photovoltaic systems are installed, they can last up to 30 years with minimal maintenance costs. This makes solar energy a long-term solution that will benefit both people and the planet. 

Improved Grid Reliability

Photovoltaic systems can be used to supplement existing power grids by providing distributed generation which helps to make them more reliable and less prone to outages due to storms or other natural disasters. 

Storage Capacity

Some solar installations also include storage capacity in the form of batteries which allow for energy to be stored during the day and used at night, providing a more reliable source of electricity. 

These are just some of the ways solar energy positively impacts the environment. As renewable energy continues to become more affordable and accessible, its adoption rate will likely continue to increase in both developed and developing countries all over the world. Solar power can help mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, conserving water resources, and creating new job opportunities – making it an important tool for tackling global warming.

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Top Solar power companies in Italy

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Enel Green Power is one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world. It is a subsidiary of Enel. The company is specialized in electricity production from renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass power. The company operates a renewable energy plant portfolio across Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. The company is active in the renewable energy…

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Solar Panel System Installations in Europe Grows by 50%

Another report from industry bunch Sun based Power Europe shows that sun-oriented establishments in the European Association expanded by practically half year-over-year in 2022, to a record 41.4 GW of age limit.

"The numbers are clear. Sun oriented is offering a help in the midst of energy and environment emergencies," said Walburga Hemetsberger, Chief of Sun based Power Europe. "No other energy source is developing as fast or dependably as sunlight based."

Finding different wellsprings of energy has become basic for the vast majority European nations, which for a really long time have depended on gaseous petrol from Russia. The inventory of gas has decreased after Russia's attack of Ukraine. The Worldwide Energy Organization has said the EU needs to introduce around 60 GW of sun-oriented power in 2023 to make up for shortages in Russian gas.

Germany Leads New Limit

Germany introduced more sun-oriented power limit than some other EU country, adding around 8 GW of new age in 2022. Germany has shut a large portion of its coal-terminated and thermal energy stations as the nation changes to sustainable power. The nation had arranged a total stage out of atomic power before the current year's over, yet government authorities have called for three plants to stay in activity until basically mid-April of the following year.

A report from Solar Power Europe shows sunlight-based power age limit filled quickly in 2022, contrasted with 2021, with Germany driving the way in new introduced limit across the EU. Source: SolarPower Europe

Spain added 7.5 GW of sun-based age limit this year, as per the report. Poland (4.9 GW), the Netherlands (4 GW), and France (2.7 GW) balance the main five. Poland moved from a net-metering to a net-charging methodology in April of this current year. That change, alongside high-power costs and a quickly developing utility-scale fragment, added to its better speed of sun-oriented reception.

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Portugal moved into the best 10 interestingly, with SolarPower Europe revealing the nation had a 251% expansion in sunlight-based age limit.

The report said, "The limited scale PV [photovoltaic] section has supported the market, because of the country's good Super bonus 110% impetus plan, and high-power costs which have worked on the allure of self-utilization plans of action."

The EU's all out sunlight-based power limit became by 25%, from 167.5 GW in 2021 to 208.9 GW in 2022, as per SPE. The business body conjectures yearly PV development in Europe will be 53.6 GW in 2023, and 85 GW in 2026, as per its "most probable" situation. This implies the EU sun powered market is set to beyond twofold in no less than four years, coming to 484 GW by 2026.

Repower EU, a European Commission intend to extend inexhaustible power age across the coalition, calls for environmentally friendly power to supply no less than 45% of the EU's power by 2030. The report delivered Tuesday said the EU will require more laborers who can introduce sunlight-based chargers and interface sun-oriented exhibits to the power lattice, and proposed additional preparation projects to give qualified specialists.

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Non. Hadavas (Enel Green Power): Les nouveaux dirigeants doivent faire preuve de rapidité et de flexibilité dans la prise de décision

Non. Hadavas (Enel Green Power): Les nouveaux dirigeants doivent faire preuve de rapidité et de flexibilité dans la prise de décision

“Le PDG moderne doit disposer de sources fiables d’informations et de canaux de communication avec le marché au sens large afin de recevoir les informations dont il a besoin en temps opportun pour guider efficacement son organisation”, déclare Aristotelis Hadavas, responsable européen d’Enel Green Power et président de SolarPower Europe. Selon lui, “le PDG est la principale personne responsable…

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Something New Under the Sun: Floating Solar Panels FPV got a head start in Asia and Europe where it makes a lot of economic sense with open land highly valued for agriculture.#solarenergy #solarpanels #solarpower