Tag: solar energy

Indian Module Makers Beat Chinese Prices In 300 Megawatt Tender

In a major boost for the Indian solar module and cell manufacturers, Energy Efficiency Services Limited recently acquired 300 megawatts of modules for multiple uses. The order has come at a time...

India’s Largest Generator Achieves First-ever 100 Million kWh Solar Generation In A Month

India’s largest power generator NTPC Limited achieved a unique feat that signals the company’s direction in the future. The company reported over 100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar power generation in a...

Renewable Energy Share Hits All-Time High In India — 13.2% of Electricity

Rapid increases in installed capacity and favourable weather conditions pushed renewable energy generation in India to an all-time high earlier this year. In July 2017, the share of renewable energy generation among India’s...

Solar Panels Might Get More Efficient Thanks to a Butterfly

A common sight in the forests and meadows of India is the common rose butterfly. Known for its velvety black wings and colorful body and tail, the common rose spends its day...

Quitting Coal: New Global Survey Names the Companies, Countries and Cities

More than a quarter of the 1,675 companies that owned or developed coal-fired power capacity since 2010 have entirely left the coal power business, according to new research from CoalSwarm and Greenpeace....

Solar Energy Talks Happening in Fremont and Omaha

Area residents interested in the current status of the Fremont Community Solar Farm project have two upcoming opportunities to receive updates about what all the approximately $2 million project entails. From 5-7 p.m....

SunPower To Supply 505 Megawatts In First & Second Round Of French Tenders For Solar Projects

One of the world’s leading solar manufacturers, SunPower, has revealed this week that it will provide 505 megawatts worth of products in the first and second round of French energy regulator CRE’s...

Local Politicians Throwing India Solar Power Plans Into Chaos

Never underestimate the power of small-minded people to totally disrupt a carefully thought out plan. India is taking bold steps to transition to a low-emissions economy by promoting solar and wind power....

Lancaster (California) Is “Solar Power Capital Of The Universe”

Lancaster, California, produces more solar power per capita than any other city in the state. Devastated by the recession of 2009, when unemployment rose to 17%, the city has made its commitment...

Geneva Airport to Ramp up Solar Energy Production

Geneva’s Cointrin airport is to install solar panels across 50,000m2 of roof space in a new project announced by officials on Thursday. Around a dozen roofs on airport buildings have been marked out...

Winnipeg’s Largest Solar Installation Unveiled at FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive is putting a bright idea to work, tapping into the sun to generate half the electricity needs at its farms. The 640-acre environmental, educational and recreational centre in southwest Winnipeg unveiled...

University of Utah Commits to 50% Renewable Electricity from Solar & Geothermal

The University of Utah has announced Tuesday that it intends to reduce its total carbon emissions by 25% by sourcing 50% of its electricity needs from solar PV and geothermal energy sources. Announced...

500 Megawatt Solar Tender In India Scrapped Due To High Tariffs, Poor Response

The state of Tamil Nadu has scrapped another 500 megawatt solar power tender, citing higher tariff bids and poor response by prospective project developers. According to media reports, the Tamil Nadu Generation and...

Rooftop Solar Provides 48% of South Australia Power, Pushing Grid Demand to Record Low

South Australia’s level of minimum demand hit a new record low this weekend – barely a week after the previous benchmark was set – with a fall to just 587 MW last...

Australian Gullen Range Hybrid Solar & Wind Farm Is Now Generating Energy For The Grid

The Gullen Range solar farm – the first in Australia to be co-located with a wind farm – has begun generation into the grid. The 10MW solar farm is adjacent to the 165MW...

Price Of Solar Panels Keeps Falling In The Netherlands

The cost of solar power has never been lower. This is reflected by installations — massive projects are under construction around the globe and a record-breaking 74 gigawatts of installations were completed...

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