Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have presented the newest edition of their study on the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of renewable power plants. The fifth edition of the study analyzes the current costs and forecasts the future cost development up to 2040 based on technology-specific learning rates and market […]
Largest Rooftop Solar Plant Starts Producing Electricity
KEPZ to meet its entire power demand, supply to national grid. State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid is seen visiting Youngone Corporation’s rooftop solar plant along with Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-Keun and Youngone Chairman Kihak Sung in Chattogram yesterday. Youngone Corporation, the Korean multinational conglomerate, yesterday launched the country’s largest rooftop solar power plant in […]
Namibia Can Export Electricity to Southern, Eastern African States: Official
CAIRO : CEO of Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Nangula Nelulu Uaandja said Sunday in IPAs Africa Forum 1 that her country aims for the generation of 5 GW of electricity and that surpasses the local industrialization rates giving room for exporting to southern and eastern African countries. Such electricity will be derived […]
Renault Puts Unproductive French Plants to Work on Electric Vehicles
Renault plans to produce as many as 400,000 electric vehicles in three sites combined each year. Renault will create ElectriCity a wholly owned unit that combines operations at the three sites in Douai, Maubeuge and Ruitz. Renault Megane E-Type electric hatchback used for representational purpose. Renault SA revealed just how much work is needed to […]
COVID-19 Crisis Makes Electricity Too Costly For Millions in Africa, Asia
Millions struggled to pay for essential electricity services to power lighting, fans, televisions and mobile phones as the COVID-19 crisis hit jobs and incomes in 2020, the report said. KUALA LUMPUR: The economic toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has left more than 25 million people in Africa and Asia unable to afford electricity, threatening a […]
Kuwait’s MEW Plans Eight Power Plants to Produce 17,300 MW of Electricity
Bid to meet energy demands of new cities. KUWAIT CITY: A report issued by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy revealed a plan that includes the establishment of eight future plants to produce 17,300 megawatts to ensure the country’s needs of electricity and water in the face of the “Kuwait 2035” Vision and […]
Promote Electric Vehicles, Cooking Using Electricity: Pinarayi
The campaign is aimed at creating awareness at pan-India level and is expected to boost the confidence of electric vehicle manufacturers. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The promotion of electric vehicles and cooking style using electricity is needed in the current scenario to reduce over use of fuels, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said here on Friday. He said this […]
Requesting for Clarity on Waiver of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses
Requesting for clarity on waiver of Inter-State Transmission charges and losses on transmission of electricity generated from solar and wind sources of energy beyond 31st December, 2022. For more information please see below link:
Floating Solar Ready for Take-Off
Whether floating or hanging, solar panels have the potential to both provide electricity and reduce evaporation from reservoirs. It is an idea that may have found its moment. Droughts are crippling power supplies from many hydroelectric dams across Africa, with dwindling reservoirs evaporating in the hot sun. So, say researchers, why not tap that sun? […]
A Net-Zero World ‘Would Require 306 Million Tonnes of Green Hydrogen Per Year by 2050’: IEA
Vast amount of clean hydrogen would consume about 20% of the world’s electricity, according to landmark report from Paris-based agency. Achieving global net-zero emissions by 2050 will require about 306 million tonnes of green hydrogen derived from renewable energy each year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) report, Net Zero by 2050 – A […]
