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Solar Energy
‘Cheapest Option’: South Australia Reveals Plan for World’s Largest Solar Thermal Power Plant
The largest solar thermal energy plant in the world is set to be built in South Australia, after the state government declared that it represented the “cheapest option” available. US developer SolarReserve bid to install the A$650m green power plant…
US Solar Imports See Upswing With Solar Tariffs Waiting In The Wings
International manufacturers sent twice as many solar cells and modules to the US in November 2017 as November 2016. Solar panel importers are looking to capitalize on the robust market fundamentals ahead of potential future tariffs, ArsTechnica reported. President Trump’s…
India Tenders 1.2 Gigawatts Of Solar Capacity In First Week Of 2018
Giving an overview of what to expected over the next few months, the Solar Energy Corporation of India announced three tenders for solar power projects within the first week of this year. The Solar Energy Corporation of India announced three…
India Plans To Increase Rooftop Solar Subsidy By 5X, To $3.7 Billion
The Indian government is planning to revamp its incentive program for rooftop solar power systems in an attempt to expedite implementation of the capacity across various segments of power consumers. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has proposed a…
Indian State Plans Massive Solar Project At Retired Coal Power Plant
More Indian states are switching to solar power from thermal power due to the cost benefits available with the former. Now, the northern state of Punjab is considering setting up a huge solar power project at the land where currently…
Indian Insurers Launch Products For Solar Power Sector
With the rapid boom in the solar power market in India, increasing competition, and collapsing tariff bids, Indian insurance companies have launched products to protect lenders as well as developers. HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has launched a solar energy…
Using Solar Power As A Political Tool In Armenia
Electrical energy is not just about running refrigerators and recharging cell phones. It can also have political ramifications. Just ask the people of Armenia, who are still trying to move out of the shadow of Russia following the breakup of…