SunPower announced today that it has acquired 1.5 gigawatts of U.S. solar power plant development assets from Australia-based Infigen Energy. With the acquisition, SunPower has assumed ownership of projects in varying stages of development across 11 states. Included in the development portfolio are three projects totaling 55 megawatts (AC) with power purchase agreements with … Continue reading SunPower Acquires 1.5 Gigawatt U.S. Photovotaic Solar Power Plant Pipeline
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Hillary Clinton sets renewable energy goals to spur more wind energy, solar power
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Sunday for a dramatic national shift to energy sources such as solar and wind, setting a goal of generating enough clean renewable energy to power every U.S. home within her first decade in office. Clinton, the front-runner for her party’s 2016 presidential nomination, also pledged to have more … Continue reading Hillary Clinton sets renewable energy goals to spur more wind energy, solar power
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IFC and Zambia sign deal to develop two solar power projects
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed an agreement with the Zambian government for the development of two solar power projects. The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed the agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), a Zambian government agency responsible for development projects, for the development of two 50 … Continue reading IFC and Zambia sign deal to develop two solar power projects
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USTDA partners with Nigerian renewable energy company on solar power project
Today, during Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United States, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency provided a grant to Quaint Global Energy Solutions for a solar power project they are developing in northern Nigeria. “This project is a great example of how the U.S. and Nigeria are working together to increase electricity access … Continue reading USTDA partners with Nigerian renewable energy company on solar power project
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China’s largest concentrated solar power tower plant starts construction with 200 MW
Construction has begun on China’s largest concentrated solar power tower plant in the northwestern province of Qinghai. Occupying 2,550 hectares of the Gobi Desert in Golmud City, the CSP plant will have an installed capacity of 200 megawatts, and be capable of supplying electricity to 1 million households, according to Qinghai Solar-Thermal Power Group. … Continue reading China’s largest concentrated solar power tower plant starts construction with 200 MW
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Israel to build Concentrated Solar Power plant in Negev desert
Israel signed a deal to build a 4 billion shekel ($1.05 billion) Concentrated Solar Power plant in the country’s south, aimed at boosting electricity production from renewable energy sources, the Finance Ministry said on Sunday. The Finance Ministry has signed off on funding agreement that will enable the construction of an additional NIS 4 billion, … Continue reading Israel to build Concentrated Solar Power plant in Negev desert
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Mali to build west Africa’s first solar power plant
Scatec Solar will own 50% of the power plant and IFC InfraVentures will hold 32.5%, while Africa Power 1 will hold 17.5%. Dr. Ibrahim Togola, the chairman of Africa Power 1 SA and Einstein SolarWorld Prize 2014 victor says: “This is an historical event for Mali, which is on its way to installing the largest … Continue reading Mali to build west Africa’s first solar power plant
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Masdar’s solar energy hub launched at US event
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar has announced the international launch of its solar hub at Intersolar North America, a premier networking platform for the North American solar industry. Held at San Francisco, California, from July 14 to 16, Intersolar North America brings together businesses and leaders from the most important markets around the globe. … Continue reading Masdar’s solar energy hub launched at US event
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India plans to award 15,000 MW of solar power projects this year
As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s green energy push, India will award contracts for the supply of 15,000 MW this year. According to the plan, Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) will shortly call for bids from developers for buying 2,000 MW, a government official said, requesting anonymity. The procurement will … Continue reading India plans to award 15,000 MW of solar power projects this year
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Variable solar power from North Africa provides the basis for a sustainable business model
Transferring power from Africa to Europe via a high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line could be a sustainable business model with added value for both regions. This is the conclusion reached by researchers in the EU-sponsored BETTER project (Bringing Europe and Third Countries Closer Together Through Renewable Energies), conducted by the German Aerospace Center … Continue reading Variable solar power from North Africa provides the basis for a sustainable business model
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Plan for 7 more solar energy projects in Oman
The Sultanate’s renewable energy industry is set to get further boost with seven more solar power projects being planned in the country. “The tender process for three of the projects will start at the end of the final quarter of this year”, said Hamad bin Salim Al Maghdari, CEO of the Rural Areas Electricity Company … Continue reading Plan for 7 more solar energy projects in Oman
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Solar power boom in Thailand
Come December, Thailand will have more solar power capacity than all of Southeast Asia combined as record sums of money is poured into the sector in the hopes of nurturing a new energy source to help drive the region’s second-biggest economy. Thailand has been shifting away from natural gas as once-plentiful reserves are expected … Continue reading Solar power boom in Thailand
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Yingli supplies 240 MW of solar panels for Latin America’s largest hybrid Solar Power Plants
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (“Yingli” or “Yingli Solar”) (NYSE:YGE), one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, today announced that it is supplying 240 megawatts (MW) of solar panels for Latin America’s two largest hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) power plants. Both projects, located in northern Chile, will also … Continue reading Yingli supplies 240 MW of solar panels for Latin America’s largest hybrid Solar Power Plants
Continue readingInvestment in renewable energy such as wind energy and solar power fell to $53 billion in April to June
Global clean energy investment in the second quarter of this year continued to lag behind that of last year due to a sharp rise in the U.S. dollar and share price volatility, research showed on Friday. Investment in renewable energy such as wind and solar power and biomass fell to $53 billion in April to … Continue reading Investment in renewable energy such as wind energy and solar power fell to $53 billion in April to June
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Oman to Build Concentrated Solar Power Plant to Extract Oil
One gigawatt solar thermal project for oil production establishes oil industry as the next major market for solar energy. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the largest producer of oil and gas in Oman, and GlassPoint Solar, the leader in solar enhanced oil recovery (EOR), today announced plans to build one of the world’s largest solar plants. … Continue reading Oman to Build Concentrated Solar Power Plant to Extract Oil
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Botswana seeks bids to build solar energy plants for mines
Botswana’s government launched a bidding process on Tuesday to construct solar power plants near its huge Jwaneng diamond mine and for the nation’s northwest, where copper assets are being developed. “This invitation … is a request for expression of interest to construct, operate, maintain and decommission at the end of its economic life, a scalable … Continue reading Botswana seeks bids to build solar energy plants for mines
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Obama Aims To Make Solar Power More Affordable
The Obama administration hopes to make solar power more affordable for low- and middle-income Americans. It’s announcing a series of moves, including installing more solar energy units in federally subsidized housing, low cost loans for home owners and a program to help renters. The White House recently pledged that the U.S. would get 20 percent … Continue reading Obama Aims To Make Solar Power More Affordable
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Wind power Gamesa enters the Indian solar power
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has entered into an agreement for the development of 10 MW of solar power in India. This project, which will be commissioned in September, represents Gamesa’s initial foray into the photovoltaic solar sector. Gamesa’s recently-unveiled 2015-2017 Business Plan contemplates analysis of businesses that complement its traditional business, … Continue reading Wind power Gamesa enters the Indian solar power
Continue readingOman’s first solar power plant
The plant is an important step in encouraging and promoting the use of renewable energy resources in the Oman. The plant will help in assessing the feasibility of commercial use of such technology, as well as the challenges that may be faced if more similar projects with higher capacities are implemented. A licence … Continue reading Oman’s first solar power plant
Continue readingAdani Group to set up 648 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Tamil Nadu
Gujarat-based Adani group on Saturday signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government to supply 648 MW of solar power from its five solar power parks to be set up at an outlay of Rs.4,536 crore, said the state government. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) has signed an agreement with the … Continue reading Adani Group to set up 648 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Tamil Nadu
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