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Reactive power management key to advancing grid stability

In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA-PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art practices, best practices, and recommendations for managing reactive power amidst the growing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). The article describes the regulatory frameworks and practical applications, underscoring the essential role of reactive power management in maintaining a stable and efficient power grid.

Wafer prices near bottom, size evolution and capacity globalization continue

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

How renewable energy is leading the fight for nature conservation

Even though fossil fuels still dominate global energy production at present, the movement for a changeover to cleaner forms of energy is building up. Renewables presently provide some 29 percent of all electricity generated; a figure bound to enormously rise in the next few years.

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World Nature Conservation Day

The integration of renewable energy in agriculture plays a significant role in combating climate change. It aligns with global efforts to transition towards sustainable practices and reduce environmental impact.

China’s solar dominance not an issue

In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains why potential trade disruptions in the global PV supply chain are substantially different from those related to coal, oil and gas.

Global LNG market teeters on the edge of a supply tsunami 

The global LNG market is on the cusp of a transformative era. While an oversupply looms, the market’s trajectory remains subject to the vagaries of project completions and geopolitical tensions. The interplay of supply and demand dynamics will invariably shape the landscape, heralding an era of heightened volatility and strategic recalibrations.

The role of hydrogen electrolysers in sustainable energy

Hydrogen electrolysers are emerging as key players in grid balancing and energy storage strategies worldwide. By converting excess renewable electricity into hydrogen during periods of low demand, electrolysers offer a scalable solution to store energy for later use.

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Budget 2024-25: Key highlights and analysis

Employment creation and skill development have been at the core of this budget. While there is a lot of emphasis on skill development, there needs to be an emphasis on how money is allocated for skilling and reselling of people for the clean energy sector. 

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Challenges and Solutions

Mandating stringent quality and performance standards is imperative to safeguard consumers from potential exploitation in the burgeoning rooftop solar market. The technology to do this exists, but we need to see if the will is there.

Solar power on the rise: A buying spree fuelled by innovation and price wars

While companies grapple with razor-thin margins, these price wars are accelerating the adoption of solar power globally.

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