“Laima” invests 255,000 euros in the installation of solar panels in the production facility – Loaded

“Laima” invests 255,000 euros in the installation of solar panels in the production facility – Loaded

The food producer “Orkla Latvija” has installed solar panels on the roof of the chocolate factory “Laima”, thus providing about 1/4 of the self-consumption of electricity required for production. By investing 255,000 euros in the renewable energy production project, it is planned to produce 287 MWh of “green” electricity annually, covering 25% of the company’s … Read more

Greening under pressure: less profitable solar panels and wind turbines | Economy

Greening under pressure: less profitable solar panels and wind turbines |  Economy

The transition to cleaner energy will not happen without a struggle. Sellers of solar panels, who have seen the market collapse in recent months, also notice this. At the same time, the construction of several large wind farms has been halted due to disappointing costs. Zonnepanelen waren lange tijd niet aan te slepen. Maar die … Read more

Solar Energy in Ukraine: Preparing for Russian Attacks on Electricity Grid

Solar Energy in Ukraine: Preparing for Russian Attacks on Electricity Grid

NOS NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 20:30 Wessel de Jong news reporter Wessel de Jong news reporter As the end of the year approaches, Ukraine is preparing for another long winter, with possible renewed Russian attacks on the electricity grid. But in some places Ukrainians have armed themselves against those attacks. Igor Roedoje looks at the monitor of … Read more

The Rising Popularity and Decreased Cost of Solar Panels: A Game-Changer in Energy Consumption

The Rising Popularity and Decreased Cost of Solar Panels: A Game-Changer in Energy Consumption

If anything is currently significantly cheaper, it is the purchase price of solar panels and some photovoltaic components. Panel prices fell by 40 percent year-on-year, and the entire power plant for a family home will cost approximately one-fifth cheaper than a year ago. We had the biggest solar boom last year. But those who waited … Read more

The Netherlands: Largest Importer of Solar Panels from China; Value of Re-Exports Surpasses Dutch-Manufactured Exports

The Netherlands: Largest Importer of Solar Panels from China; Value of Re-Exports Surpasses Dutch-Manufactured Exports

By our economics editors 07 Sep 2023 at 00:01 Update: an hour ago The Netherlands is the largest importer of solar panels in the world, with 89 percent coming from China. About 60 percent of our imported solar panels are immediately exported to other countries. The total Dutch import of solar panels amounted to 11.9 … Read more

Vandebron Introduces New Cost Breakdown for Solar Panel Customers: What You Need to Know

Vandebron Introduces New Cost Breakdown for Solar Panel Customers: What You Need to Know

ANP NOS News•today, 09:23•Edited today, 09:44 Customers of energy supplier Vandebron with solar panels will soon receive less money back each month. It will save around 70,000 customers on average between ten and twenty euros per month. This is because the company will charge costs for returning power to the grid. According to Vandebron, they … Read more

World Bazar: The Turbulent Journey and Costly Challenges

World Bazar: The Turbulent Journey and Costly Challenges

What was that again?The plans for a World Bazar originated in 2005. Sedat Güren was the project leader, his then partner Petra van Gaanderen always spoke about the plans and developments. In 2009, the province of Groningen ignored the plans and in 2013 the shopkeepers’ association in Winschoten rebelled. The province finally granted an exemption, … Read more

Success of GBC Solino in the Solar Boom: Rising Sales and Profits in the Czech Republic

Success of GBC Solino in the Solar Boom: Rising Sales and Profits in the Czech Republic

The Olomouc wholesale company GBC Solino experienced an extremely successful year and the solar boom helped it. Businesses and households have been frantically building solar power plants to cope with high electricity prices. Panels on roofs, which were something unique a few years ago, have become almost commonplace, and the companies that sell or install … Read more

Compare Energy Suppliers for Feed-in Compensation and Rates: Important for Solar Power Users

Compare Energy Suppliers for Feed-in Compensation and Rates: Important for Solar Power Users

10 jun 2023 om 17:01 Energy prices are falling again and fixed contracts are back: time to compare energy suppliers. But if you generate a lot of solar power, not only the rates are important. You can also save via the feed-in fee. Generated solar power can still be netted as much as possible for … Read more

“Electric and Hydrogen Truck Adoption Challenges in the Netherlands: Insights from Transport and Logistics Netherlands”

“Electric and Hydrogen Truck Adoption Challenges in the Netherlands: Insights from Transport and Logistics Netherlands”

In total, there are about 150,000 trucks in the Netherlands, of which three hundred are now electric, according to Transport and Logistics Netherlands. “In addition, hydrogen trucks are also driving, but they can be counted on two hands,” says spokesperson Vincent Triest. “Many entrepreneurs want to, but electric trucks have a different cost and the … Read more