Zim solar energy projects to receive funding
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has announced that it will make available additional funding for solar energy projects in Zimbabwe. The AECF fund consultant, Oliver Bowler, told The Herald
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Mozambique: large-scale solar plant reaches financial close
Scatec Solar, KLP Norfund Investments and Electricidade de Mozambique (EDM) have closed debt financing and initiated construction of a 40MW solar plant located close to the city of Mocuba in the Zambézia
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Solar power: Shining sun; fading promises
In February 2019, Bridge to India published its report for the fourth quarter of 2018. The country’s total solar power generation capacity stood at 28.06 GW (see chart alongside). This included 3.86 GW
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First Western Cape school goes solar through innovative programme
Protea Heights Academy in Cape Town will be the first school in the Western Cape to have solar power installed, with no upfront or ongoing operational costs, the Western Cape Education Department announced
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Chennai Metro Rail Limited increases its total solar capacity to 4.1 MW
Another 2.5 MWp will be added to the existing solar capacity of 4.1 MWp which is expected to be completed by February 2020. CHENNAI : To achieve energy security and promote the use of green energy,
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With sector in trouble, solar players’ hopes singed in Budget
But sops for EV technology have charged the industry up The energy sector’s reactions to the Interim Budget have been a mixed bag, with solar sector players expressing disappointment that nothing concrete
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Global solar tech growth should double by 2023
The global market for solar power technologies should grow from $143.3 billion in 2018 to $286.3 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9% during the forecast period of 2018-2023,
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US Wind & Solar Cost Less Than 74% Of Existing Coal Fleet
America has officially entered the “coal cost crossover,” according to a new report by environmental firm Energy Innovation, which finds that local wind and solar could replace approximately 74% of the
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Siemens Gamesa commissions 10 MW solar project for Lakshmi Machine Works
Clean energy solutions provider Siemens Gamesa Thursday said it has commissioned 10 MW solar power project for Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) in Tamil Nadu. As part of the contract, Siemens Gamesa provided
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Rooftop revolution: unleashing Chennai’s rooftop potential
The city of Chennai has the potential to be a solar champion, according to a Greenpeace India report, titled, Rooftop Revolution: Unleashing Chennai’s Rooftop Potential. The report finds that the total
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Two new solar PV projects for Tunisia and Pakistan
Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni, has begun the construction of two new solar PV projects in Pakistan and Tunisia. The Tunisian plant will be built at the ADAM oil concession, while the
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'Coal is on the way out': study finds fossil fuel now pricier than solar or wind
Around three-quarters of US coal production is now more expensive than solar and wind energy in providing electricity to American households, according to a new study. “Even without major policy shift
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State of solar 2016: globally and in Australia
Solar power is surging in Australia and around the world, on the back of scaled-up production and continually falling costs. The new report finds that the solar rollout will continue to go gangbusters
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7.5 GW solar projects in Leh & Ladakh: Bidders seek more time for site visits
Industry players have sought more time from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to complete their site visits in Leh and Ladakh districts, where the government plans to set up solar parks with
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70 pct safeguard duty on solar cell imports splits industry
India’s production capacity for solar cells stands at 3.2 GW and that for modules at 8.5 GW. Given the targets set by the Centre, prioritising the ‘Make in India’ policy could thus hamper the green energy
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IREDA, Rewa Ultra Mega Solar sign loan agreement
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL) have signed a sub-loan agreement for two solar power projects in Madhya Pradesh. “A loan amount of Rs 216 crore
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US Adds 10.6 Gigawatts Of Solar In 2018
The United States added 10.6 gigawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2018, down slightly on that installed in 2017 but with an expectation that the market will rebound in the years ahead. solar
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India hits 20GW solar capacity milestone
NEW DELHI: India has achieved 20 gw (giga watt) cumulative solar capacity, achieving the milestone four years ahead of the target for 2022 originally set in the National Solar Mission. The achievement
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Government lines up 2,000 MW solar power auction
To achieve the target of achieving 100 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar energy capacity by 2022, the Central government has invited tenders for 2,000 MW of solar power projects connected to the inter-state
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Discom to set up four solar microgrids in east Delhi
NEW DELHI: Power distribution company BSES Yamuna has launched a pilot project to establish solar microgrids, becoming one of the first discoms in the country to do so in an urban setting. A similar rollout