South Africa’s leading member association for the promotion of solar PV, the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is stepping into a second decade of success with the election of a new board. In a year packed with online meetings and events, SAPVIA’s Annual General Meeting was hosted virtually and brought together players from across the […]
UAE Volunteer Group Lights up Solar-Powered Zanzibar School
Over the five-day Eid break they built five classrooms and a playground, as well as installing a solar power system. 60 adults and children from the Fathers And Kids Camping group got together to help build the extra classrooms at the Seeds of Light school in Zanzibar.A group of volunteers from the UAE are celebrating […]
Australian Solar Stalwart Dies From COVID-19 in India
Tributes are flowing in from around the world for Australian solar industry pioneer Govind Kant, who tragically died from the coronavirus sweeping through India in May. Mr Kant contracted COVID in late April before dying in a Delhi hospital on May 16. The father of two was only 47 years old. The Sydney resident had […]
Virescent floats first solar InvIT, places 400 Mw assets under Pvt trust
InvIT to hold nine solar energy projects of 400 MWp in five states; definitive agreements signed for 76 MWp KKR backed Virescent Infrastructure has floated the first infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) in the green power space. It will be a private Invit for which they have sought the approval for the Securities Exchange of India. It is […]
More Singapore workers to be recruited for solar industry
SINGAPORE : A solar industry recruitment drive on Thursday (Dec 17) saw more than 200 residents sign up for jobs, with agencies here announcing plans to build skills and experience for Singaporeans to manage solar projects in its entire cycle, from installation to maintenance. This is to meet the Republic’s growing renewable energy needs as […]
Aurora Solar Raises $50M to Power the Digital Transformation of the Solar Industry
This is the largest single investment in this market, signaling software’s critical role in driving the mainstream adoption of solar SAN FRANCISCO : Aurora Solar, a SaaS company developing tools that enable solar professionals to design and sell solar remotely, announced today that it has raised $50 million in Series B, bringing the company’s total […]
A software provider for Africa’s “pay-as-you-go” solar industry has raised $13.5 million
As small-scale renewable energy solutions have become mainstream across African households over the past decade, one of the key drivers has been easing the financial access barrier for end users. In the past, the sheer cost of purchasing full range solar energy units typically put them out the reach of millions across the continent—including some […]
Robust outlook seen for solar industry sector in MENA region $15bn worth of projects to be operational in the next five years
(MENAFN – Editorial) Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 29September 2019 – A massive $15bn worth of solar projects are expected to be operational in the next five years in the Middle East. The Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) made the projection ahead of the Solar Asset Management MENA conference, the biggest gathering of solar industry […]
Solar industry takes Korean govt to court over support for biomass
Solar industry takes Korean govt to court over support for biomass. Read More.. Source : renewablesnow
The world’s solar industry can play a critical role in post-COVID-19 recovery, creating growth, jobs and a greener future
Industry associations in Asia, Europe and Italy set out their proposed measures to get solar PV companies back to business post-Covid-19 and stimulate investment in clean power IRENA says COVID-19 recovery packages that place renewables and solar energy at the heart of policies can set a path towards sustainable growth and prosperity Global Solar Council […]