Samsung Electronics and Q CELLS announced a new strategic partnership that will see the two companies combine their technological expertise to provide “zero energy home” solutions. A zero energy home is one that becomes energy self-sufficient by only utilizing energy that is drawn from the home itself. This self-sufficiency is achieved by both producing energy […]
Rooftop Solar : How Will India’s New Net Metering Norms Play Out
The commissions have introduced time-of-the-day tariffs whereby prosumers are incentivised to install energy storage. The Union Ministry of Power has issued the much-awaited amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 concerning net metering for rooftop solar installations. The new rules permit net metering to the prosumer for loads up to 500 kilowatts (kW) […]
Masdar Signs Deal to Install 2 GW of Solar Power Plants in Iraq
Abu-Dhabi-based solar energy specialist Masdar signed a deal last week to provide more than 2GW of photovoltaic projects in Iraq. The projects will form part of Iraq’s plan to mitigate its chronic energy shortages and capitalise on its reliably sunny climate by installing up to 10GW of solar power projects by 2025. The scheme also […]
Fourth Partner Energy Raises US$125 MN in Latest Round of Equity Funding From Norfund And The Rise Fund
Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, to infuse $100 Mn and existing shareholder THE RISE FUND to invest an additional $25 Mn in the current round; Funds to be utilized towards business expansion across Indian and International markets Hyderabad-based Fourth Partner Energy today announced that it had raised $125 Mn in equity funding […]
PH Launches First Solar-Powered on-Farm Cold Storage
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Philippines’ first solar-powered on-farm cold storage demo unit in collaboration with Filipino firm Next Agri Corporation Philippines and Indian firm Ecozen Solutions Private Ltd. On Friday, Agriculture Secretary William Dar led the inauguration of the demo unit of India’s most innovative digitally enabled modular on-farm solar-powered cold […]
Power Grid Corporation Issue Tender For Transmission Line Package TW02
Transmission Line Package TW02 for 765kV D/C Bhadla-II PS-Sikar II 2nd transmission Line-Part-II associated with Transmission Scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase II-Part E through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) route prior to RfP bid submission by POWERGRID to BPC. For more information please see below […]
Power Grid Corporation Issue Tender For Transmission Line Package TW03
Transmission Line Package TW03 for 765kV D/C Bhadla-II PS-Sikar II 2nd transmission Line-Part-III associated with Transmission Scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase II-Part E through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) route prior to RfP bid submission by POWERGRID to BPC. For more information please see below […]
RIL’s Solar Energy Foray: Former Thermax MD Lays Down the Challenges
Reliance Industries’ Mukesh Ambani, last Thursday announced in the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) that the company will invest Rs 75,000 crore in clean energy business over the next three years. It aims to set up 100 GW of solar power generating capacity by 2030. What does this mean for the sector, MS Unnikrishnan, former […]
Can Solar Farms Help Save Bees?
Pairing solar farms with pollinator-friendly plants could be a win for both green energy and biodiversity. The solar boom is here. According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, solar energy prices have fallen over 70 percent in the past decade. New solar installations have grown almost exponentially in that time, and they’re going to have […]
UGE Signs Nine New Commercial Solar Projects in the Philippines
Toronto, Ontario : UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF) (the “Company” or “UGE”), a leader in commercial and community solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce nine new projects signed by its UGE Philippines subsidiary, totaling 3MW in rated capacity. The nine projects are expected to become operational by the end of 2022. Across […]