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Puma Energy acquires 49% stake in MBHE
MBHE, a southern African solar company, says the new partnership with global energy business Puma Energy will enable it to maintain an aggressive growth strategy and access a larger network of commercial and industrial clients into Sub-Saharan Africa.
Jan 19, 2024
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US government identifies 22 million acres for solar in western states
The Western Solar Plan, which will govern the leasing of US public land for solar, has been updated for the first time in more than a decade. It has identified 22 million acres (8.9 million hectares) that are best suited for solar development across 11 featured states.
Jan 18, 2024
Belgian region of Flanders on track for 1 GW of new solar in 2023
ODE Vlaanderen, a renewable energy association in Belgium, says the Flanders region likely added more than 1 GW of solar capacity in 2023. While the residential market will probably have less orders in early 2024, the organization says it expects strong growth in the large-scale market.
UNESCO reports rapid growth of solar research in Arab countries
Arab countries are “punching above” their weight in their contribution to academic research on photovoltaics, according to analysis by UNESCO. The region is expanding its global share of scientific publishing across all key energy topics, but it is highest in solar.
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Czechia records 970 MW of new solar in 2023
Czechia registered strong PV capacity growth in 2023, driven by a surge in residential installations. The nation’s PV association says it expects a shift toward larger power plants in the coming year, but notes the need for more energy storage capacity.
Jan 15, 2024
Hungary’s 2023 solar capacity additions hit 1.6 GW
Hungary had a record year for new solar in 2023, taking its total capacity to more than 5.6 GW. However, analysts warn that government policies are restricting foreign investment, while grid capacity shortfalls could stunt the country’s rapid rise.
Jan 15, 2024
World Bank moves forward with solar water scheme in Uganda
The World Bank has issued a tender for consultancy services for Uganda’s Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP). Backed by World Bank funding, EASP will oversee the deployment of 40 solar energy water supply schemes across the East African country.
Jan 12, 2024
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