The memo is part of a push by the White House to pump up solar as a jobs engine and pivotal pillar in the climate change agenda of President Joe Biden. Solar could supply more than 40% of the nation’s electricity by 2035 – up from 3% today – if Congress adopts policies like tax […]
How Renewable Energy Became Price-Competitive With Conventional Power
Solar power resources are more evenly distributed. Yet, most solar capacity addition is seen in the states already rich in windpower. Renewable energy resources are unevenly distributed across India. Commercially viable wind power capacity was the first to be developed on a large scale in the 1990s, mostly in the western and southern states, thanks […]
Taking a Dim View
EA has become a giant renewable energy developer by taking a cautious approach to business An electric bus developed by EA is scheduled to debut by the end of 2021. Sun Tech Palm Oil Co may not be as widely known as Energy Absolute Plc (EA), but they share the same origin. A palm oil-based […]
EGAT’s Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project Reaches New Milestone
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has moved forward with the Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project in Sirindhorn Dam, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, to support the clean power trend. Its first synchronisation to the grid occurred on 30 July 2021 and it is expected to begin commercial operation in October 2021. Mr. Prasertsak Cherngchawano, EGAT Deputy […]
How Mekong River is Turning Into a New Flashpoint in Indo-Pacific
Experts view the South China Sea as the most probable area of conflict in Asia. Their attention now has also turned to the Mekong River, where the economic and environmental stakes are arguably much higher. For several years, US politicians have adopted the Japanese slogan of a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” calling for international law […]
Sterling And Wilson Solar Reports Rs 76 Cr Loss in June Quarter
Total income of the company rose to Rs 1,227.20 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 1,099.38 crore in the same period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by the company. New Delhi: Sterling and Wilson Solar on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 76.02 crore for the June quarter […]
Power Developer Signs Dubai Stadium Solar Deal
Project to install 4,500 solar modules over an area of 10,551 square metres. UAE-based distributed solar energy provider SirajPower has signed a long-term deal with Emirates Group to install a 2MW solar carport at the Dubai Sevens Stadium. SirajPower will undertake the design, installation, financing, long-term operation and maintenance of the solar carport. The project […]
Vietnam could, and should, replicate its solar success in electric mobility
Vietnam has shown the world its capability to accelerate clean energy solutions. It demonstrated its seriousness in pursuing the energy transition with the remarkable solar boom of the last few years. Well designed and executed supporting regulations and policies such as feed-in-tariffs (FiT), tax incentives and waiver of land lease are considered the underlying factors […]
GameChange Solar Completes Largest Solar Tracker Project in India for Tata Power
NORWALK, Conn : Today, GameChange Solar announced the completion of its first Genius Tracker™ project in India. This 394 MW project is located 110 km from Ahmedabad, the capital city of the State of Gujarat. This solar plant is expected to supply clean solar power to the equivalent of 376,000 households. GameChange Solar is proud […]
DBSA Opens Call For Proposals For Embedded Generation Investment Programme in South Africa
Calling all private sector entities, local government municipalities and energy developers to submit proposals for the Embedded Generation Investment Programme (EGIP) for South Africa. 3 August 2021, Johannesburg, South Africa – The Development Bank of Southern Africa, (DBSA) is inviting all private sector entities and energy developers to submit proposals in response to South Africa’s […]
