China plans to build 450 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power generation capacity on the Gobi and other desert regions, the chief of the state planner said on Saturday, as part of efforts to boost renewable power use to meet climate change goals.“China is going to build the biggest scale of solar and wind … Continue reading China aims to build 450 GW of solar, wind power on Gobi desert
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Rooftop Solar Power in Uganda
Bridget Kabugho’s eyes light up when she talks about her new business venture. As she peels cassava — starchy root vegetable found in many tropical countries — in front of her house in the Ugandan town of Kasese, she speaks passionately about how she started her own business selling footwear in the village market square … Continue reading Rooftop Solar Power in Uganda
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American Clean Power Association applauds President Biden’s extension of Section 201 exclusion on solar panel tariffs
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement today after the Biden-Harris Administration’s decision to extend the Section 201 exclusion currently in place on tariffs on imported bifacial solar panels: “As the nation’s leading voice for clean energy project development, we applaud President Biden’s decision today on a crucial issue facing the … Continue reading American Clean Power Association applauds President Biden’s extension of Section 201 exclusion on solar panel tariffs
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Role of Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power Technologies towards Renewable Energy Generation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 2030 agenda illustrates the requirement of expanding infrastructure and advancing technology for delivering modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries. Moreover, UNDP also set a goal of increasing the renewable energy share in the global energy. Renewable energy resources are eco-friendly and widely available resources from … Continue reading Role of Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power Technologies towards Renewable Energy Generation
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RWE successful in Polish renewables auctions
RWE is growing its renewables portfolio in Poland: at the end of December the company received Contract for Difference (CfD) awards from the Polish Energy Regulatory Office for solar projects with a total capacity of more than 20 megawatts (MWac). “These projects strengthen our position as a leading producer of green electricity in Poland,” explains … Continue reading RWE successful in Polish renewables auctions
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Iberdrola becomes a leading UK solar developer
Through ScottishPower, it has signed two deals to acquire 17 photovoltaic projects at an advanced stage of development, with a combined capacity of 800 MW. Commissioning will require an investment of approximately £500 million (circa €600 million) The company chaired by Ignacio Galán has closed 30 corporate transactions since the beginning of 2020, including 17 … Continue reading Iberdrola becomes a leading UK solar developer
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EDPR completes construction of Riverstart, Indiana’s largest solar farm
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, through its subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, has completed the construction of the 200 MW Riverstart solar farm. The company closed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hoosier Energy Cooperative, which will use the power generated by the solar farm to supply … Continue reading EDPR completes construction of Riverstart, Indiana’s largest solar farm
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Solar PV and wind power market in the US will be driven by favorable government policies
Renewable power held a 19% share of the US’s total power capacity in 2020, according to GlobalData, and this share is expected to increase significantly to 48.4% by 2030. The leading data and analytics company notes that favorable policies introduced by the US government will continue to drive the country’s renewable sector, particularly solar PV … Continue reading Solar PV and wind power market in the US will be driven by favorable government policies
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Energy Transition: from Commitment to Action
The energy transition grounded in renewables delivers jobs and economic growth, underpins sustainable development, improves health and is among the most effective responses to climate change. However, the transition must move much faster and international promises made at the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy and COP26 have to translate into concrete implementation and action. The … Continue reading Energy Transition: from Commitment to Action
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EDPR is awarded with 25 MW for a PV project located in Hungary
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, has been awarded with 25 MW for its Nyirseg PV project located in Hungary. The award means that the project will benefit from a CfD valued at 15.73 HUF/MWh (circa 42.5€/MWh) for a period of 15 years. The construction of the project will start … Continue reading EDPR is awarded with 25 MW for a PV project located in Hungary
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Serbia to develop 11.3 GW of solar and wind energy projects
Serbia’s draft program of economic reforms for the period 2022-2024 envisages the implementation of state projects for the construction of wind farms with a capacity of 3,000 megawatts (MW) and solar power plants with a capacity of 8,300 MW. Serbia drafts the economic reforms program every year as a candidate country for EU membership in … Continue reading Serbia to develop 11.3 GW of solar and wind energy projects
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Iberdrola will reach 900 MW in battery storage, with the UK and Australia its mains markets
Located at the Abadiño TS, where it evacuates the Oiz wind farm, it has a guaranteed storage capacity of 3.5 MWh and will be installed by Ingeteam. It joins the project of the first wind storage system with batteries in the country, in the Elgea-Urkilla wind farm (32 MW) in Araba. Iberdrola is moving forward … Continue reading Iberdrola will reach 900 MW in battery storage, with the UK and Australia its mains markets
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The situation of renewable energies in Spain in 2021
Although their importance was greatly overshadowed by the gas and CO2 price crisis, renewable energies continued to grow at a very high rate during this year 2021. With these technologies, capable of generating electricity without greenhouse gas emissions and essential in the energy transition, begins a summary of the most important events that happened in … Continue reading The situation of renewable energies in Spain in 2021
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Better Understanding of Rooftop Solar PV Installation Can Support Increased Deployment
The deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has increased significantly in recent years thanks to their rapidly declining costs and supporting policies. Solar PV installations can be arranged in smaller configurations for mini-grids or personal use. This is of particular relevance in developing countries, where many residents need more accessible, affordable, and reliable electricity … Continue reading Better Understanding of Rooftop Solar PV Installation Can Support Increased Deployment
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China’s installed capacity of renewable energy reaches one billion kilowatts
The first Sino-foreign joint venture offshore wind power project in China started to generate electricity in east China’s Jiangsu Province on Saturday. The joint venture constructed and operated by CNH Energy and French multinational utility company EDF has realized full capacity power generation with a total installed capacity of 500,000 kilowatts. After being put into … Continue reading China’s installed capacity of renewable energy reaches one billion kilowatts
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Three new photovoltaic plants will supply around 118,000 homes
Iberdrola employs more than half a thousand people during the construction of several photovoltaic plants The Arenales photovoltaic plan will have a capacity of 150 MW and the two plants in Almaraz will add 80 MW The construction and maintenance of the plant have created hundreds of jobs and will prevent the emission of thousands … Continue reading Three new photovoltaic plants will supply around 118,000 homes
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SENER launches Solgest-1, the first hybrid concentrated solar power with storage and photovoltaic plant in Spain
SENER Renewable Investments, the SENER Group subsidiary that promotes and develops highly technological renewable energy projects, has launched the first hybrid solar project in Spain that merges CSP technology with molten salt storage and photovoltaic technology. In this design, the SENER group is combining two widely known technologies for its engineering branch. In the case … Continue reading SENER launches Solgest-1, the first hybrid concentrated solar power with storage and photovoltaic plant in Spain
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Iberdrola selects four international projects to promote coexistence of agriculture and livestock farming in photovoltaic plants
The ‘challenge’ launched through its PERSEO international start-up programme has received 110 proposals from 32 countries. The company will provide technical and financial support to develop the solutions, will consider expanding the scale of the projects through commercial agreements and will consider investing in the winning companies Iberdrola is making progress in its commitment to … Continue reading Iberdrola selects four international projects to promote coexistence of agriculture and livestock farming in photovoltaic plants
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GE & UK Export Finance agree to support 1.35 GW Turkish solar project
Turkey’s largest solar facility, equipped with GE solar power station technology, is equivalent to over 4,600 football pitches in size.GE Energy Financial Services facilitates export credit guarantee through UKEF to J.P. Morgan’s project finance package.US$291 million biggest UKEF guarantee for any solar energy project and is estimated to support up to around 100 UK jobs. … Continue reading GE & UK Export Finance agree to support 1.35 GW Turkish solar project
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Golmud 3.82GW PV+Concentrated Solar Power+ESS Multi-energy Complementary Project Commenced
The Golmud Wutumeiren Multi-energy Complementary Project, which is developed and will be implemented and constructed by China Green Development Group Qinghai New Energy Company (CGDG Qinghai New Energy), was commenced today. The project is located in Wutumeiren PV&CSP Park, Golmud City, Qinghai Province, with total investment of 19.575 billion CNY (3 billion USD). The planned … Continue reading Golmud 3.82GW PV+Concentrated Solar Power+ESS Multi-energy Complementary Project Commenced
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