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.
Conergy Services partners with QOS to monitor 500 MW European solar portfolio
The O&M arm of the German solar developer will task QOS Energy with integrating its 500 MWp European solar PV portfolio into its monitoring software over the next six months.
REC grows Q2 module shipments 25% year-over-year
The Norwegian solar company shipped 326 MW of modules in the second quarter of 2016, with the EMEA region seeing an 87% increase in demand. U.S. accounted for 60% of all shipments.
Europe urged to begin mass-decommissioning of fossil fuel plants in new EEA report
The European Environment Agency has called on Europe’s governments to ramp up the pace of decommissioning fossil fuel power plants across the continent in order to avoid a carbon lock-in.
