BNEF Summit London: African renewable energy development
Bloomberg’s New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Autumn 2016 Summit kicked off in London yesterday with African renewable energy development on the agenda. What are the opportunities and obstacles to developing clean power in Africa?
The final solar project goes online under 400 MW CPS/OCI deal
ConEdison owns the 106 MW-AC Texas Solar 7 project, the final chapter in the deal that jump-started large-scale solar in Texas.
Perovskite breakthrough may fast-track new solar PV technology
Just over a year after Australian cleantech company Dyesol claimed to have achieved efficiency levels of 10 per cent in its perovskite solar cells, US researchers claim to have topped that, with a breakthrough that could also work to fast-track commercialisation of the technology.
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.
