First solar connects 52.5 MW solar PV plant in Jordan
The Shams Ma’an Plant now meets 1% of Jordan’s total power generation capacity, and bolsters the nation’s embrace of solar power.
ABB unveils renewable-ready plug-and-play microgrid
Containerized product comprising power converter, battery storage and control system compatible with all sorts of solar applications and suitable for mature and emerging regions, says company.
Solar-powered buses headed to Brighton in the UK
Innovative local coach company The Big Lemon is partnering up with Brighton Energy Coop for the community-owned project, which will see a solar array installed with an energy storage unit at a depot where the buses can charge 100% emission-free.
World now far less wasteful with energy, finds IEA report
The International Energy Agency says that energy efficiency drives are beginning to have a positive impact, saving $540bn last year, but more vigorous policies required in order to meet climate goals.
Solar projects on the scrap heap in Rajasthan
Mining and power generating company NLC India has abandoned plans to construct two 65 MW solar plants in Rajasthan, India, after power distribution companies in the state say that the rate it was due to pay is too high.
Solar to meet 20% of global power generation by 2060, says World Energy Council
‘Phenomenal’ rise of solar and wind technologies to transform global power mix as world reaches per capita energy demand peak as early as 2030, report says.
Hanwha Q Cells places laser tool order with InnoLas
The Korean solar module developer has received InnoLas’ ILS-TT laser machine for its R&D facilities located in Germany.
Argentina awards 400 MW of solar projects and announces second round in November
Winners include a 300 MW solar project in Jujuy and a 100 MW project in Salta, at a median price of US$59.75/MWh. A second round was announced in November with a 200 MW solar quota.
Global investment in clean energy tumbles 43% y/y in Q3, says BNEF
Report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance reveals investment in renewables and smart energy technologies reached just $42.4 billion in third quarter, which is a sizable drop on the same period last year.
Canada’s Alberta government aims for 50% solar power
Government of Alberta posts request for information to explore the possibility of using solar energy to meet half of its energy needs, replacing existing green energy contracts that are set to expire.
