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Solving Water Scarcity: Solar-Powered Boreholes
Onyedikachi Erete is revolutionizing rural Nigeria by installing solar-powered boreholes – providing clean drinking water and reducing waterborne diseases. USAID is partnering with Tanzania to fight water scarcity, while Morrow County's $1.7 million EPA grant is tackling the drinking water crisis. Together, these efforts are making a big impact in alleviating water scarcity.
Dec 26, 2023 // Technology, Africa, Nigeria, Onyedikachi Erete, Solar-Powered Boreholes
Tongwei's $4B Bet on Solar Recovery
Tongwei Co. pushes ahead with ambitious expansion plans while Chinese solar sector braces for inevitable consolidation and price wars. The 28 billion yuan ($3.9 billion) factory in Inner Mongolia promises 500,000 tons of industrial silicon and 400,000 tons of polysilicon annually.
Dec 26, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Tongwei, China, polysilicon, Asia, silicon
PNE's 175.5 MWp Solar Sale in Romania, Italy
Ready for power? 2021 will bring a surge of grid-connected projects that will transform energy supply. Get the details now!
Dec 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Romania, PNE
Octopus Proposes Merger with AERS to Create Largest London-Based Renewable Energy Trust
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc is proposing a merger with Aquila European Renewables plc, to create one of the largest London-listed renewable energy investment trusts, expected to have a market capitalisation of GBP 745 million. ORIT awaits AERS' response as they enter into further discussions in the New Year.
Dec 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Octopus
Sudene Supports 40-MW Solar Project in Brazil
Brazil's Sudene approves USD 20.4m loan to Jaiba CE Energias Renovaveis for 40MW solar power plant, expected to meet the energy needs of 500,000 households by 2024.
Dec 22, 2023 // Plants, South america, Brazil, Solar Project, Sudene
Neoen Launches 440MWp Solar Farm in NSW
Neoen has announced the construction of the 440MWp Culcairn Solar Farm, expected to create over 400 jobs and power 160,000 homes. Neoen has also secured a Long-Term Energy Services Agreement with the NSW government to help achieve its net zero emissions target.
Dec 22, 2023 // Plants, neoen, PV Power Plant, nsw
Waaree Invests $1B to Build US Solar Giant
Waaree Energies is investing up to $1 billion to build a 3GW solar module manufacturing facility in Houston, USA - creating 1,500 jobs and supplying multi-GWs of solar modules over 5 years. Join the clean energy revolution!
Dec 22, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, Texas, PV module, North America, waaree
SOFAR Powers 300 MW Utility Project in Gansu: Clean Energy Abounds
SOFAR's new 300 MW utility project in China's Tengger Desert is expected to generate 540M kWh annually and save 160,000 tons of SCE. Over 1,300 inverters and the I-V scanning and SSLD feature for efficient and safe operation reflect the company's commitment towards global carbon neutrality. By 2022, SOFAR aims to increase production capacity to 10 GW for inverters and 1 GWh for batteries.
Dec 22, 2023 // Plants, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, SOFAR
EU Invests €2B for Clean Energy Projects
The European Union has allocated €2.17 billion from the Modernization Fund to help nine Member States reduce GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency. Greece, Portugal and Slovenia to benefit from 2024. A joint effort between the EU, EC and EIB.
Dec 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe
GCL Perovskite Sends PSCs to Space on Honghu II
GCL and Landspace have achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the successful deployment of GCL's perovskite module aboard the Honghu II satellite. This mission is a major advancement for aerospace and energy technologies, and will be used to evaluate the module's performance in the challenging space environment.
Dec 21, 2023 // Technology, perovskite, GCL, Landspace
MUFG Finances Mississippi Solar+Storage Project
Origis Energy secures USD-344m loan from MUFG to finance a 200 MWac solar and 200 MWh energy storage project in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The project will provide 500 MWac of solar and 600 MWh of battery storage, supplying electricity with grid resiliency for a 25-year period. Construction has already started.
Dec 21, 2023 // Plants, Storage, USA, Mississippi, North America, Origis Energy
Valorem Secures 300MW Solar Approval in Greece
Valorem secures ETA for 300 MW solar project in Thessaly, powering 40,000 homes with 550 GWh of electricity each year. REN VALOREM Hellas is set to develop 700 MW of renewable energy in Greece.
Dec 21, 2023 // Plants, Greece, Europe, PV Power Plant, Valorem
US Weighs Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Solar
The US is reportedly considering raising tariffs on Chinese goods, including EVs and solar products, to limit reliance and protect the US green industry. With Biden in office, officials are debating tariffs and looking to review them early in 2021. Potential targets include EV battery packs and consumer products, though the impact on the yuan and Chinese markets may be limited.
Dec 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, USA, China, Asia, North America
Stopping Perovskite Degradation: Georgia Tech Unlocks the Key
Georgia Tech researchers make breakthrough in understanding degradation of new material for solar cells, discovering a way to prevent instability by adding a thin layer of molecules. Working to further develop the tech, they aim to create an ecosystem where Georgia can lead in emerging solar energy.
Dec 21, 2023 // Technology, perovskite, Georgia Institute of Technology
LONGi Breaks 27% Solar Cell Efficiency
LONGi sets record with 27.09% efficiency solar cells, made with all-laser patterning process. Cutting costs and indium usage, LONGi is paving the way for brighter future of solar PV.
Dec 21, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cell, LONGi, efficiency