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Saudi Arabia aims for 50% renewable energy by 2030, backs huge tree planting initiative

Indonesia banking on solar power to boost renewable energy generation

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

Jakarta (ANTARA) : Indonesia plans to increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix through several strategies, including halting imports of fossil fuels and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by 2030 and expediting solar power projects. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Arifin Tasrif, made the remarks in a statement released here on Tuesday. “We […]

GHANA CrossBoundary installs solar power plant at Guinness brewery

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Fossil Launches Pro-Planet Cactus Leather Tote Bags and Limited-Edition Solar Watch in Hong Kong in Celebration of Earth Month

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

HONG KONG SAR : As part of a continued commitment to sustainability, and in celebration of Earth Month, Fossil is proud to launch our latest pro-planet assortment. This collection includes brand new cactus leather tote bags made in partnership with Desserto, and our second iteration of the limited-edition Solar Watch. The launches follow commitments that […]

Crown Prince announces launch of Sakaka solar power plant, unveils 7 new projects

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Chinese PV Industry Brief: First quarter brought 5.5 GW of new solar, Zhonghuan Semiconductor acquires stake in Maxeon

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

Solar demand grew around 40%, year-on-year, during the first three months of 2021 and wafer producer Zhonghuan Semiconductor has raised its holding in Singaporean solar manufacturer Maxeon to become its second-largest shareholder after Total. Wang Shijiang, secretary general of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, told the China International Clean Energy Expo in Beijing the volume […]

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China’s Solar Dominance Presents Biden With an Ugly Dilemma

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

President Biden’s vow to work with China on issues like climate change is clashing with his promise to defend human rights. WASHINGTON : President Biden has repeatedly pledged to work with China on issues like climate change while challenging Beijing on human rights and unfair trade practices. But those goals are now coming into conflict […]

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AC Energy to invest Php4.5B in subsidiary for Zambales solar project

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

AC Energy (ACEN) is investing Php4.5 in its subsidiary that will run its solar project in San Marcelino, Zambales. Based on its disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, the said amount will be placed in subsidiary Santa Cruz Solar Energy, Inc. The Ayala-led firm also issued a notice to proceed to develop, mobilize, […]

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ACEN focusing on solar, wind, BESS in 2021

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

AC Energy (ACEN) is looking to develop solar, wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects this year to increase its renewable energy (RE) portfolio. At the company’s annual stockholders meeting on Monday, ACEN President and CEO Eric Francia said the Ayalas’ power arm prepared to invest heavily in RE, led by solar and wind, […]

Rating on Azure Power Solar’s notes unaffected by sale of rooftop projects

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Deakin Uni launches renewable microgrid, with Australia’s biggest on-campus solar farm

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

A $23 million renewable energy microgrid that includes a 2MWh battery storage system and Australia’s largest on-campus solar farm at 7MW, has been switched on in Victoria by Deakin University. The microgrid was launched at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds campus in Geelong on Tuesday as the latest “bleeding edge” renewable energy development by a tertiary institution […]

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Solar and wind are leading fastest energy transition the world has seen

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

Solar PV and wind Arguably, the fastest change in global energy systems in history is underway. In 2020, new solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind capacity comprised 75% of global net new generation capacity (Figure 1) according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. New PV and wind capacity was 10 times larger than net new hydro […]

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Total Eren, Province Resources partner for 8GW Australian green hydrogen project

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

A solar- and wind-powered green hydrogen plant in Western Australia has secured the backing of France-based independent power producer Total Eren. Province Resources, an exploration company that revealed plans for the HyEnergy Project earlier this year, has signed a four-month memorandum of understanding with Total Eren to cooperate and proceed with the installation’s development. Set […]

BB Energy buys Solarcentury’s African ops with 2 GWp solar pipeline

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Au: World’s first solar glass greenhouse built in Perth

April 23, 2021 Anand Gupta

ASX-listed ClearVue Technologies has completed the construction of a “world-first” clear solar glass greenhouse in Western Australia that will demonstrate both the Perth company’s integrated solar glass product and its potential to advance agricultural research. The solar greenhouse was officially launched on Monday afternoon at its site at the Murdoch University’s new grains research precinct […]