Canada’s largest off-grid solar project breaks ground
The Anahim Lake Solar Farm in British Columbia, Canada, will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with renewable energy, reducing the remote community’s use of diesel for electricity generation by almost two-thirds.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Understanding the solar installation process
This pv magazine guide to home solar installations helps those who are interested in installing solar but need help making informed decisions. Here we provide insights from installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe who share best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
Hydro-Quebec shares 300 MW solar tender details
Hydro-Quebec has launched a 300 MW solar tender. Interested applicants have until July 21 to register to the tender and will be given until March 31, 2026 to submit their bid.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Finding the right solar installer
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
Quebec utility targets 3 GW of solar by 2035
State-owned utility Hydro-Quebec has set out a plan to develop 11 GW of clean energy in the next decade, including 3 GW of solar. It is planning an initial 300 MW solar tender for individual projects no bigger than 25 MW.
Solar module, cell, wafer prices to rise in Q2 2025, says TrendForce
TrendForce says solar module, cell, and wafer prices will rise in the second quarter as China accelerates installations ahead of looming regulatory changes. It notes that prices are expected to decline in the third quarter as demand eases.
Solar adds record 452 GW to global renewables capacity in 2024
Global renewables capacity grew by a record 585 GW in 2024, with solar accounting for 452 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind together made up 96.6% of the increase.
U.S. leads countries where golf courses occupy more land than solar, wind plants
Researchers say the 10 countries with the most golf courses could install up to 842 GW of utility-scale solar or 659 GW of wind capacity on land equivalent in size to that used for the sport.
Solar generation grew by 30% in 2024, says IEA
The International Energy Agency’s latest market analysis says global solar generation surpassed the 2,000 TWh mark in 2024. It grew by 30% year-on-year for its highest growth rate since 2017, adding 475 TWh in the calendar year.
Global utility-scale solar additions hit 182 GW in 2024
Utility-scale solar installations reached 182 GW (AC) in 2024, with the top 33 countries now accounting for 765 GW, or roughly 93% of the global total, according to Wiki-Solar.
