Enel puts online 150 MW of solar in the United States
The Aurora project further advances Minnesota, the Midwest’s leading solar market
Air pollution contributing to 25% solar panel output reduction, study finds
Accumulation of airborne particles on solar panels may cut energy output by more than 25% in some parts of the world, shows a new study carried out by researchers of Duke University, in cooperation with colleagues at the Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar and the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
U.S. cities move forward on the Energy Transition, without Trump
The annual U.S. Conference of Mayors has endorsed a 100% renewable energy target for 2035, electrification of transport and other measures, following 31 cities setting or already meeting 100% renewable energy goals.
Spanish government approves Ellomay’s 300 MW solar project in southern Spain
The project is planned to be developed in the municipality of Talaván, in the southern region of Extremadura.
Australia: AEMC proposes reforms to keep the lights on
In its latest power system security report, Australia’s policy maker for the energy markets has included a set of reforms to guard against technical failures that result in rolling blackouts.
ADB supports introduction of Cambodia’s 100 MW National Solar Park Program
The Asian Development Bank to give technical, logistical and financial backing to the project, which is being set up by Electricite Du Cambodge. Program will be split across two phases.
Ciel & Terre starts construction on the world’s largest floating PV plant
The French floating PV specialist is building a 70 MW solar facility for CECEP in China’s Anhui province.
Italy: PV systems installed with irregular components will not lose incentives
The Italian government has decided that PV installations up to 3 kW relying on irregular or non-certified components will maintain 80% of the incentive amount granted by the Conto Energia.
Quebec’s new energy strategy includes large-scale solar
The Canadian province’s first pilot solar park will be built by local hydropower producer and utility Hydro-Quebec. The region is also preparing to support solar distributed generation through net metering.
China’s East Hope Group signs $300m MoU with Adani to build Indian manufacturing unit
The two industrial giants will develop a large fab at a port in the Mundra economic zone in Gujarat, which will manufacture solar power generation equipment as well as other goods.
