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Research, Reports & Ratings
ETP 2017 maps major transformations in energy technologies over next decades
The global energy system is changing. More people are connecting to the grid as living standards improve around the world. Demand for consumer appliances and electronic devices is rising. New and innovative transportation technologies, such as electric vehicles and autonomous cars are also boosting power demand. The International Energy Agency’s latest report on energy technologies […]
Record amount of renewable power installed in 2016 – research
A record amount of renewable power capacity was installed worldwide last year as falling costs for wind and solar made them more competitive with fossil fuels, research by renewables policy organisation REN21 showed on Tuesday. Renewable power generation capacity had its largest annual increase in 2016, with an estimated 161 gigawatts (GW) of capacity added, […]
Preparing the power sector for the low carbon transition
While electricity demand growth is slowing in many countries around the world, the deployment of renewable power generation continues to grow dramatically. In fact, over the next five years, renewables are expected to remain the fastest-growing source of electricity generation worldwide. This undeniable success of renewable energy – and particularly the success of solar PV […]
Commentary: The success of wind and solar is powered by strong policy support
The authors of this commentary are Laura Cozzi, head of the IEA’s Energy Demand Outlook Division; Tim Gould, head of the Energy Supply Outlook Division; and Paolo Frankl, head of the Renewable Energy Division. The biggest story in the global power sector is without doubt the rise of renewables, particularly the surge in wind and […]
Cheaper Solar in India Prompts Rethink for Coal Projects
India’s coal-power plant developers are growing more pessimistic about their projects after a plunge in the cost of electricity from solar panels improved the economics of renewable energy. After a string of federal auctions, solar is suddenly the cheapest source of electricity in India. That’s darkening the outlook for the coal-fired power industry as projects […]
Wind power competitive bidding will reduce tariffs, squeeze returns: CRISIL
Competitive bidding in the wind power sector would change the market landscape leading to a sharp reduction in tariffs, pressure on returns across the value chain, and consolidation of the market towards independent power producers, according to research and ratings agency CRISIL. According to its report released today, under-construction capacities without Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) […]
Let there be light
India’s power reforms need fresh fillip Confidence, it appears, is the new fuel of power reforms. The power minister has good reason to feel upbeat. The latest auction of a solar park delivered yet another record low price, power cuts are rare even with peak summer demand, and retail tariffs grew only slightly in the […]
Global Market Outlook For Solar Power / 2017 – 2021
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