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Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices See Largest Drop Since 2017: BNEF

The latest analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that battery prices this year, in 2024 saw their biggest annual drop since 2017. Lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115 per kilowatt-hour, according to the research. BNEF identified a decline in cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and […]

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Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024

Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […]

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5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India

The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […]

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China Seeks a fix For PV Overcapacity With New Norms

With its world leading PV sector hit by losses in the past year, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is focusing on what it can control, to try and nurse the sector back to health. We saw last week how export incentives on solar products were reduced last week in perhaps a signal to […]

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Recycling Can Cut Lithium, Nickel Demand By 25% Globally By 2050: IEA

The recycling of battery metals is emerging as a significant commercial opportunity, with the production of recycled metals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium witnessing rapid growth, albeit from a low base. According to the recent report by International Energy Agency (IEA) recovered metal volumes rates relative to the available feedstock for recycling surged to […]

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US Lifts Anti-Dumping Order On Al Imports From India

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) recently determined that the US industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of aluminum extrusions from India, China, and 14 other countries. The other countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The […]

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Global RE Growth Hits New Highs Amid Falling Costs: IEA Report

Globally, renewable energy shows no signs of slowing down. In the first half of 2024, solar PV additions rose by 36%, electric vehicle sales increased by 25%, and wind power capacity additions kept pace with last year’s deployment, said report. International Energy Agency (IEA) recent report on Clean Energy Market Monitoring indicated that clean energy […]

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Jinko Solar Supplies 280 GW Of Solar Modules Globally Till Q3

Global solar module manufacturer Jinko Solar claimed it supplied a massive 280 GW of solar modules in the first three quarters of 2024. The Chinese solar behemoth said that it became the world’s largest solar module supplier with this achievement. The solar company put forth the information while discussing its Q3 earnings results. “At the […]

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Clean Energy Projects Dominate In Nine BRICS Countries: Report

BRICS is set to hold its latest summit in Russia, marking the 16th annual summit for the association. The summit will take place from the 22nd to the 24th of October this year to discuss the burgeoning economic and global challenges faced by the countries. The summit also sets the stage to evaluate the changes […]

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