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The newly published Intergrated Resource Plan(IRP) 2023 makes for quite an interesting read. Some noteable take-out: "Analysis of the grid period between now and year 2030 highlights a concerning electricity supply and demand deficit. While ongoing additional generation capacity initiatives are expected to alleviate unserved energy, they do not fully address the underlying system adequacy. The final policy decision must be taken on the basis of long term decarboniation trajectory while improving South Africa's competitiveness, growing the economy through an industrial renaissance." "Locally, the rollout of renewable energy is set to increase rapidly through public and private procurement programmes as the country aims to achieve energy security while decarbonising the electricity supply." #renewableenergy #REIPPPP #decarbonization

The much anticipated Integrated Resource Plan has been released, with some sobering findings: “Analysis of the grid period between now and year 2030 highlights a concerning electricity supply and demand deficit. While ongoing additional generation capacity initiatives are expected to alleviate unserved energy, they do not fully address the underlying system adequacy. “The final policy decision must be taken on the basis of long term decarboniation trajectory while improving South Africa's competitiveness, growing the economy through an industrial renaissance." "Locally, the rollout of renewable energy is set to increase rapidly through public and private procurement programmes as the country aims to achieve energy security while decarbonising the electricity supply." #IRP2023 #southafrica #electricitysupply #sustainability #NDC #renewableenergy

A new report from Guidehouse, commissioned by the @Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition finds that solar is nearly half of U.S. grid additions, rising to 60% by 2033. As the a major source of energy, solar’s strategic and geopolitical importance will increase https://lnkd.in/g5CJdE-2 #solar #solarmanufacturing

Solar power reaches 27.4 GW in Italy. In the first half of this year, Italy installed approximately 2.3 GW of new #PV systems, an increase of about 12% compared to the same period last year. 47% of the power added originates from residential installations, with recent growth driven by the commercial and industrial sectors. #CleanEnergy #Solar #SolarPower #Energy #RenewableEnergy #TrinaSolarEurope

Source: https://lnkd.in/dCJQqsCm Know Your Supply Chain: Corporate Complicity Index Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are a crucial component to the modern electric grid. As the penetration of renewable energy grows, storage technologies including LIBs provide a solution to the intermittency of generation resources, primarily solar and wind. The LIB cell is the fundamental component of a BESS. The companies that make BESSs are called integrators. This market is dominated by 3 Chinese companies (a combined market share of 34%) and 2 US companies (30% combined market share). Fluence and Tesla are the leading brands in North America. #criticalminerals #supplychainsustainability #lithiumionbatteries

Which is more promising, wind power or photovoltaic industry? In 2024, the focus of investment in the new energy sector will be on photovoltaics, as wind and solar power are the core strategic directions for the development of China's clean energy industry. The growth potential of photovoltaics is greater, more evenly distributed, and has greater development potential and market prospects in the future. Therefore, photovoltaics have more investment advantages than wind energy. https://lnkd.in/gfgSuTXT 

#HaitaiNewEnergy #BNEF #pvmodules Haitai Solar has ranked once again in the list of photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers meeting Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF)’s Tier 1 criteria as of Q3 2023, due to its PV Module capacity of 10GW.

🌍✨ Switzerland marks a historic achievement in 2023, closing the year with a groundbreaking record of 1.5 GW! A remarkable 40% growth in rooftop photovoltaic systems showcases the nation's commitment to sustainable progress. 🌞💚 Grateful to Switzerland for leading the way towards #NetZero and a better life powered by renewable energy. Let's embrace a future of clean energy and sustainable living! 🌿🔗  #Switzerland #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergyLeadership #GreenInnovation #NetZero2023 #SolarPowerRevolution #ClimateAction #EcoFriendlyLiving #GreenTechProgress #EnergyTransition #SwissInnovation #SolarGrowth #CleanEnergyAchievements #SustainableLiving #ClimateSolutions #GreenProgress #RenewableRevolution #GreenEconomy #SolarAchievements #EnvironmentalLeadership #NetZeroGoals #SustainableDevelopment #CleanTechSuccess

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🌐 Summary News - [#China] 📌 [In November 2023, the newly installed China photovoltaic capacity reached 21.32 GW.] According to national power industry statistics from the National Energy Administration, newly installed photovoltaic capacity in China reached 21.32 GW in November 2023, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 185.4% and a month-on-month increase of 56.5%. The cumulative newly installed photovoltaic capacity for the period from January to November 2023 amounted to 163.88 GW, reflecting a cumulative year-on-year increase of 149.4%. As of the end of November, the country's cumulative installed solar power capacity stood at approximately 560 million kilowatts, indicating a year-on-year increase of 49.9%. #Energy #Solar #PV #Energystorage #Renewableenergy #NetZeroMEA #NetZeroCommittee