Enel brings online 546 MW of solar projects in Brazil
Two solar farms, Ituverava (254 MW) and Nova Olinda (292 MW), have been put into operation, and hailed as South America’s largest solar parks.
U.K. not doing enough for climate at expense of renewables, says NRDC
The U.K. is still investing in biomass generation, but the authorities should focus on deploying solar and wind to meet the country’s electricity needs in a more cost-effective manner, the Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC) says in a new report.
U.K: Local government invest in partnership with British energy firm Centrica
In a bid to exploit their Solar PV potential, R&D centres at Centrica have developed a battery capable of storing energy for use to boost solar capabilities of council over energy distribution.
Scientists create waterproof, wearable photovoltaics
Coated on both sides with an elastomer that ensures stretchability and stability in water, the new textile-compatible photovoltaics are able to maintain high efficiency of 7.9%.
Bahrain’s run to sun begins with 255 MW plan
The new plan was announced by the government of the small country island at STEEB 2017, its first ever solar event that is currently taking place in Manama.
Banpu invests $55.6 million in Sunseap
Banpu, Thailand’s biggest coal miner, has invested S$75 million ($55.6 million) in Singapore-based PV group Sunseap.
Risen Energy wins contract for 3.9 MW PV project in Cuba
Chinese module manufacturer Risen Energy announced that it has won the bidding to assist Cuba in the construction of a 3.9 MW PV project.
Shanghai Electric, ACWA to build 700 MW CSP plant phase four of Raschid al-Maktum solar park
A consortium consisting of Chinese Shanghai Electric and Saudi ACWA Power has bagged an order to build a 700 MW CSP plant, the fourth phase of the 1 GW Mohammed bin Raschid al-Maktum solar park located in the Dubai Desert.
Renewables trouncing nuclear, report shows
Global nuclear power generation increased by 1.4%, whereas solar power output grew by 30% and wind by 16% in 2016, with all renewables representing 62% of global power generating capacity additions, finds the 2017 World Nuclear Industry Status Report.
European Commission to reduce minimum import price quarterly
The EU has published its decision to review the undertaking and the minimum import price (MIP) for crystalline PV products from China. As was proposed in July, the MIP will now be reduced quarterly beginning in October. For some Chinese manufacturers, the MIP, as well as a variable duty, is to be applied in future.
