RatedPower Unveils 2023 Renewable Industry Trends

The year 2022 has seen many disruptions in supply chains. Despite this, the renewable energy sector continues to grow, driven by the energy transition and the search for alternative energy sources to fossil fuels.

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RatedPower, now part of Enverus, the most trusted SaaS energy platform, has released its annual findings from nearly 100 diverse industry experts from around the world, as well as over 101,000 simulations. According to the results, the focus in 2023 will be on accelerating the adoption of renewable energy generation, reducing the discounted cost of electricity, diversifying energy sources, and investing in energy storage.

Challenges to be met

After years of falling costs, the renewable energy industry faced new challenges in 2022. Supply chain disruptions related to the pandemic have resulted in higher equipment prices and reduced availability. However, new global capacity installations continued to increase as the pandemic, coupled with the energy crisis, prompted governments and businesses to increase their investments in clean energy and reduce their dependence on imported fossil fuels.

A Green Direction for a Clean Energy Future

“In the coming year, we expect the green transition to provide a huge boost to investment in solar photovoltaic (PV) panels – for residential, commercial and industrial installations, as well as large-scale utility installations. The industry is increasingly looking for ways to incorporate battery storage and clean, green hydrogen into renewable installations to maximize supply,” said Andrea Barber, vice president of energy and renewables at Enverus and co-founder of RatedPower when the report was released.

Diversification, a key to success

To gain a better understanding of the state of the industry and key trends for this year and beyond, RatedPower engaged more than 100 experts from energy companies of all sizes around the world and conducted an in-depth survey that includes their opinions on the challenges and opportunities ahead. In addition, the report analyzes data from RatedPower’s solar plant simulation software to highlight key trends and the world’s top manufacturers in 2022.

 

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French renewable heat provider Newheat has inaugurated the largest agricultural solar thermal plant in the country, supplying the Les Tomates d’Auïtou site with 5,400 MWh annually.
First Solar launches a $330mn industrial project in Gaffney to add 3.7 GW of domestic solar capacity and create over 600 jobs, strengthening its manufacturing presence in the United States.
Ecopetrol has finalised the acquisition of solar assets in Colombia from Statkraft for $157.5mn, adding more than 0.6 GW of installed capacity to its energy portfolio.
The Kuwaiti government has invited six international consortia to submit bids for a new 500-megawatt solar project under phase III of the Al Shagaya complex.
Exowatt strengthens its capital to industrialise its P3 solar solution and meet the strong demand from AI-powered data centres across the United States.
A new law passed by the Illinois Legislature strengthens counties' power over siting commercial solar projects in unincorporated areas, amid a legal dispute between Grundy County and the City of Morris.
US-based T1 Energy strengthens its industrial footprint with two successive capital injections and prepares for the launch of its G2_Austin facility, while doubling production at its G1_Dallas site in the fourth quarter.
Velto Renewables becomes the sole owner of Europe's largest floating solar power plant after finalising the transaction with Q ENERGY, strengthening its presence in France.
Voltalia has launched electricity production at Sarimay Solar, a 126-megawatt solar plant in Uzbekistan, marking a key milestone in the deployment of new photovoltaic capacity in the country.
rPlus Energies has completed the acquisition of two solar and storage projects totalling 900 MW in Ada County, reinforcing its position as a key energy player in the western United States.
Sattel International receives a licence to develop a six MWp solar power plant with storage in Luozi, a project aimed at strengthening electricity supply and supporting economic activities in this area of Kongo-Central.
South African developer Sturdee Energy has secured funding to begin construction of the 91.2 MW Bela Bela solar plant in Limpopo Province, set to supply power to a major industrial site.
ReNew Energy Global will commit INR820bn ($9.33bn) to solar, hydro and green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening its footprint in southern India’s energy infrastructure.
US-based mPower has opened a high-throughput factory for solar modules targeting space missions, with an initial capacity of 1 MW per year, set to double by mid-2026.
Turbo Energy launches a pilot project in Spain to tokenize hybrid solar installations financing, leveraging Stellar and Taurus blockchain technology to access a $145.18bn EaaS market by 2030.
Mizuho Lease initiates a takeover bid for Japan Infrastructure Fund, targeting its delisting and a strengthened partnership with Marubeni in solar asset management.
A joint research team in China has developed an innovative molecular strategy to enhance thermal stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, paving the way for large-scale production.
DMEGC Solar received TÜV SÜD certification for its Infinity G12RT-B66 photovoltaic module series, reaching a peak output of 655 W, with mass production scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

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