DNV has acquired global solar irradiance data and forecasting provider Solcast to further expand DNV’s offering to solar energy customers with digital and data-driven services that help maximize the value of solar power plants globally. DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) forecasts that by 2050 electricity production will more than double and 30% of all electricity will come … Continue reading DNV expands solar forecasting expertise with the acquisition of solar data specialist Solcast
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Decentralised Renewables Solutions Can Improve Healthcare Services for Almost 1 Billion People
Close to 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle income countries are served by healthcare facilities that lack a reliable electricity supply, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll). Access to electricity is critical for quality … Continue reading Decentralised Renewables Solutions Can Improve Healthcare Services for Almost 1 Billion People
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Renewables Can Provide Nearly 60 Per Cent of Nigeria’s Energy Demand by 2050
Nearly 60 per cent of Nigeria’s energy demand in 2050 can be met with renewable energy sources, saving 40 per cent in natural gas and 65 per cent in oil needs at the same time, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). With a growing population and a range of … Continue reading Renewables Can Provide Nearly 60 Per Cent of Nigeria’s Energy Demand by 2050
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IRENA’s Top Ten News Pieces in 2022 Showcase Work on Global Energy Transition
Throughout the year, IRENA brings you the latest news on progress, impacts and solutions for the energy transition. Here are our top ten news pieces of 2022. Renewable Power Remains Cost Competitive amid Fossil Fuel Crisis The Renewable Power Generation Costs report shows almost two-thirds of renewable power added in 2021 had lower costs than … Continue reading IRENA’s Top Ten News Pieces in 2022 Showcase Work on Global Energy Transition
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Enel announces intentions to build solar PV cell & panel manufacturing facility in U.S.
Enel North America intends to build one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facilities in the US, expected to initially produce at least 3 GW and scale up to 6 GW of high-performance bifacial PV modules and cells annually. The proposed facility will be among the first in the United States to produce PV … Continue reading Enel announces intentions to build solar PV cell & panel manufacturing facility in U.S.
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New Report Warns World of Huge Untapped Renewable Energy Potential
Renewables are the backbone of the energy transition and a viable climate solution. Yet out of the 183 parties to the Paris Agreement with renewable energy components in their Nationally Determined Commitments (NDCs), only 143 have quantified targets with the vast majority focusing on the power sector. Only 12 countries had committed to a percentage … Continue reading New Report Warns World of Huge Untapped Renewable Energy Potential
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The Future of Solar Energy: what’s in Store
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the dangers posed by climate change, an increasing number of people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the most promising and environmentally-friendly sources of energy is solar power. In this article, we will take a look at five impressive projects that have made … Continue reading The Future of Solar Energy: what’s in Store
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Women Entrepreneurs Invited to Be in the Vanguard of Africa’s Energy Transition
Jane Jamila Nakasamu is on a mission to bring clean energy solutions to the rural communities in Zambia. The 26-year-old has been working tirelessly in promoting bioenergy as an alternative to charcoal and firewood in lower-income families, to increase access to clean cooking. “We work closely with women in these communities to enable a mindset … Continue reading Women Entrepreneurs Invited to Be in the Vanguard of Africa’s Energy Transition
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Diversify the production of solar panels
A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) calls for the diversification of the solar energy supply chain, which is currently concentrated in Asia, and an increase in production in other countries – as EGP is doing in Catania – in order to meet decarbonization targets in time. Over the last ten years, the … Continue reading Diversify the production of solar panels
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ASEAN Can Cover Two-Thirds of Energy Demand with Renewables
Southeast Asian countries can meet their growing energy demand with renewables and cut 75% of their energy-related CO2 emissions by 2050, half of the emissions compared to today. Released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during the ASEAN Energy Ministerial, the 2nd edition of the Renewable Energy Outlook for ASEAN: Towards a regional energy … Continue reading ASEAN Can Cover Two-Thirds of Energy Demand with Renewables
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Solar energy – harnessing the power of the sun
Solar power is a cheap, clean, modular and flexible energy source. It is currently one of the cheapest renewable energies on the market and the most accessible one for European households. In 2020, 5.2% of the EU’s total electricity production came from solar energy. Based on current market trends, it has the potential to meet … Continue reading Solar energy – harnessing the power of the sun
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Inauguration of the world’s first photovoltaic solar power plant with graphene panels
Graphene solar panels can be more efficient and can be manufactured in a two-dimensional (2D) format. Developed by scientists from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy, in collaboration with researchers from the Hellenic University of the Mediterranean, Greece, this new technology was installed on the island of Crete and interconnected, forming the first solar … Continue reading Inauguration of the world’s first photovoltaic solar power plant with graphene panels
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What Is Concentrated Solar Power?
What exactly is concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) and how does it work? Mirrors are used in CSP technologies to reflect and concentrate sunlight onto a receiver. In the receiver, the energy from concentrated sunlight heats a high-temperature fluid. This heat, also known as thermal energy, can be used to generate electricity by spinning a turbine … Continue reading What Is Concentrated Solar Power?
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RWE and SolarDuck accelerate technology development and commercialisation of offshore floating solar at scale
RWE and the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck signed a collaboration agreement to develop the use of floating solar parks at sea. To accelerate the learnings on SolarDuck’s floating solar technology, RWE will invest in a first offshore pilot in the North Sea. The project is a first step in the collaboration and lays the foundation for … Continue reading RWE and SolarDuck accelerate technology development and commercialisation of offshore floating solar at scale
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Statkraft supports financing of solar park with 5-year PPA
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, has signed a 5-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Strasen solar park. The Norwegian energy company is thus supporting the construction and operation of the 30 MW solar park. The solar park, which is being developed, pre-financed and built by the Baden-Württemberg-based solar developer Sunovis, will operate … Continue reading Statkraft supports financing of solar park with 5-year PPA
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Iberdrola leads solar self-consumption in Spain and manages 40% of installations
Iberdrola, which was the first energy company to offer self-consumption solutions, has increased its number of customers by 75% so far this year The company expects the number of consumers with solar panels to triple to 170,000 by 2022 Iberdrola leads the photovoltaic self-consumption market in Spain, managing 40% of the country’s self-consumption customers. As … Continue reading Iberdrola leads solar self-consumption in Spain and manages 40% of installations
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Clean Energy Sees Strong Start to 2022, But Policy Uncertainty Threatens Future U.S. Growth
Despite looming challenges and policy uncertainty, the clean power industry started 2022 with a strong first quarter according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s newly released Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Q1 2022. It was a record first quarter for the industry as clean power owners and developers installed more than 6.6 gigawatts (GW) … Continue reading Clean Energy Sees Strong Start to 2022, But Policy Uncertainty Threatens Future U.S. Growth
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ACP Applauds President Biden’s Bold Action to Reinvigorate the Domestic Solar Industry
Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association (ACP), today issued a statement regarding President Biden’s use of executive action to incentivize domestic solar manufacturing and restore predictability to the solar industry: “President Biden’s proclamation today to use the full power of executive authority to jumpstart the domestic solar industry is a bold act … Continue reading ACP Applauds President Biden’s Bold Action to Reinvigorate the Domestic Solar Industry
Continue readingACP Responds to New Department of Commerce Solar Circumvention Memorandum
In response to a memo released from the Department of Commerce today, American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal stated: “While attempting to address the industry’s concerns, today’s memo from the Commerce Department on the Auxin Circumvention case perpetuates the market confusion that is currently stifling the US solar industry. Commerce appears to indicate that: … Continue reading ACP Responds to New Department of Commerce Solar Circumvention Memorandum
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Vattenfall opens Energypark Haringvliet – a combination of wind, solar and batteries
Energypark Haringvliet in Netherlands is inaugurated today. It is Vattenfall’s first power plant that combines wind, solar and batteries. By combining these technologies, it will be able to produce energy at a lower cost, make a more efficient use of available grid capacity, with less impact on the environment. Therefore, Haringvliet will serve as a … Continue reading Vattenfall opens Energypark Haringvliet – a combination of wind, solar and batteries
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