Qatari firm to offer solar training for Syrian refugees
GreenGulf is partnering with the Norwegian Refugee Council and other organizations to improve the quality of life for residents with solar installations and a training program. The project is part of a greater effort to meet the massive need for energy among displaced people.
The world could be 100% renewable by 2050
Researchers from Stanford University have layed out exactly how the planet could forego fossil fuel and nuclear power and adopt renewable energy across the board.
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The 16th Forum Solarpraxis kicked off in the German capital this week showcasing international developments in technology and policy and offering market assessments from industry reps. Developments in Germany and the U.K. could have far-reaching impacts for the European solar industry.
UK embraces nuclear, gives energy intensive sector free ride
David Cameron’s government is aiming to make the U.K. a leader in nuclear reactor technology while spending billions on cleaning up ageing nuclear sites. While eliminating environmental tariffs for big industry, it’s also boosting its innovation program, which could benefit renewable energy.
Latin America: IDB backs energy efficiency green bonds
The Inter-American Development Bank is facilitating up to $450 million in financing to underwrite energy efficiency projects in several Latin American countries.
IRENA: Renewables set to deliver climate solution
The renewable energy organization’s latest report outlines actions that can limit the global temperature increase to below 2 degrees Celsius by accelerating the transition to renewable energy.
DOE: New report paves way for energy future
Solar PV power has increased tenfold over the past four years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2015 Quadrennial Technology Review.
NREL: Economic potential of renewable power rising fast
“In just four years, thanks to falling renewable energy technology costs, economic potential has more than tripled,” the National Renewable Energy Laboratory says.
Forum Solarpraxis: It's all political for Europe's big two solar powers
Contrasting fortunes for the German and U.K. solar PV markets in 2016 will suppress the European solar landscape as policy changes take effect.
Jordan signs 50 MW PPA agreement
Deal struck between Spain’s Fotowatio Renewable Ventures and Jordan’s National Electric Power Company for a 50 MW solar plant to be located some 80km north of Amman.
