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 […]
Global Electricity Review 2021
This report showcases a global dataset for electricity generation & demand across 217 countries from 2000 to 2020. Data for 2020 covers 90% of the world’s electricity production. For more information please see below link:
IEX Clocks Highest Trade Volume of 22.42 BU in March Quarter
According to the statement, the Q4FY’21 ended on March 31, 2021, saw the highest-ever quarterly electricity volume at 22.4 BU and also highest-ever year-on-year (YoY) growth of 62.1 per cent. NEW DELHI: The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded the highest power trade volume or sales of 22.42 billion units (BU) in the March quarter with […]
Forum: No Evidence to Suggest Floating Solar Farms Affect Environment or Weather
We thank Forum writers Philip Kwang (Lighter-coloured panels could ease heat effect, May 1), Peter Heng (Floating solar farms may do more harm to environment than good, April 28) and Leslie Lim (Installing rooftop solar panels may not result in much energy savings, April 24) for their interest in Singapore’s solar deployment efforts. Solar is […]
Kuwait’s MEW Eyes 16 Energy Projects to Produce Electricity by 2030
Move aims to harvest energy from renewable sources. KUWAIT : The Ministry of Electricity and Water has included 16 renewable energy projects in its plan, affirming its keenness to introduce renewable energy projects, in accordance with the supreme direction of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad’s vision to produce alternative energy technology to obtain electricity from its sustainable […]
Figures of the Week: Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential
In a recent article from the International Monetary Fund’s quarterly publication Finance and Development, researchers explore how scientific advances in renewable energy technology, its falling costs, and the continent’s geography can contribute to renewable energy becoming a prominent, affordable, and competitive source of electricity in Africa. Indeed, while access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa is […]