Next-gen battery market to grow to $10bn in 2030, says Lux Research
Dominance of lithium-ion based storage technology will continue for next decade, report says, but next generation technologies will increase their market share thanks to wider adoption in e-mobility industry.
COP21: Banks, businesses step up clean energy investment commitments
In addition to the worlds leading development banks agreeing to work together to increase climate investment, the last two days have seen the RE100 initiative welcoming a number of new participants looking to commit to 100% renewable electricity, and the American Business Act on Climate Pledge attracting a total of 154 companies.
Walmart continues to lead U.S. corporate adoption of solar
The world’s largest retailer is also hosts the most solar on its U.S. facilities of any corporation, with 32 MW added in 2015 to reach 142 MW overall.
Massachusetts reaches nearly 15,000 solar workers
The state’s latest report on clean energy found 14,820 workers in Massachusetts’ solar sector, at the very moment when the industry is threatened by legislative inaction on net metering caps.
Dubai set to lead MENA with 25% by 2030 solar goal
The Emirate kingdom of Dubai has announced a program that will see it generate 25% of its electricity from solar by 2030. Along with an announced 5 GW expansion of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the Dubai government has called for all rooftops to be equipped with solar PV by 2030.
Dubai set to lead MENA with 25% by 2030 solar goal
The Emirate kingdom of Dubai has announced a program that will see it generate 25% of its electricity from solar by 2030. Along with an announced 5 GW expansion of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the Dubai government has called for all rooftops to be equipped with solar PV by 2030.
Forum Solarpraxis: From energy decentralization to digitization
The energy sector has undergone huge changes over the last years, mainly due to the decentralization of energy systems and the increasing role of renewables. While the sector’s defining characteristics continue to shift, a new trend has emerged: the digitization of energy. What it is, and who will benefit the most was discussed at this year’s Forum Solarpraxis.
India and France to launch solar alliance on opening day of COP21
Solar alliance first of many anticipated agreements and pledges over the coming two weeks in Paris, which could prove crucial in determining how the globe tackles climate change in the few years.
Kuwait to test crystalline and CIGS modules side-by-side
The Kuwait Shagaya Renewable Energy Project will install crystalline silicon PV modules alongside CIGS thin film, to test the technologies at PV power plant scale in a 10 MW facility. Japan’s Solar Frontier has announced it will be supplying 5 MW of modules to the facility.
TSMC announces complete solar exit
Chinese semiconductor giant TSMC has announced its intention to withdraw completely from the solar sector. It will immediately sell a 6% stake in Motech Industries, with its remaining 6% to be divested “in an orderly manner.”
