A national project is installing solar-energy plants in residential areas of Egypt to help households generate their own electricity After the Industrial Revolution, the dominant source of energy worldwide became fossil fuels, with horse-drawn carts being replaced by cars fuelled by petrol and furnaces replaced by electric or gas ovens. But although this was a […]
Malaysian scientist recognised for work on solar energy
A WORKING paper by a Malaysian scientist has been selected as one of China’s top 100 most influential international academic papers, Sin Chew Daily reported. Dr Low Jingxiang (pic) is making waves internationally for his research in fighting climate change. According to a recent announcement by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology, the recognition was […]
Remove restrictions on solar energy
About two weeks ago, Tesla CEo Elon Musk became the richest man in the world, with his wealth surpassing that of Jeff Bezos. Tesla builds electric vehicles and powers their factories, specifically the Gigafactory, with predominantly solar power. This has not only reduced the cost of production but ensures the environment is protected through the […]
Turkey aims to double its solar energy capacity in 2021, compared to 2020
Heavily dependent on foreign energy imports, Turkey expands renewable energy capacity in hydro, solar, wind, and biomass power to increase energy independence. Turkey aims to add 1,500 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in 2021, double the figures in 2020, when just 672 MW were added due to disruptions in the global supply chain from the […]
AFRICA : ElectrifI finanaces three solar energy suppliers operating in 6 countries
Three solar energy suppliers are receiving €4.5 million in financial support from the European Union through its Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI). This funding benefits Simusolar, Sunkofa SAS and Myjoulebox, which offer their electricity access solutions in at least six African countries. The European Union’s Electrification Finance Initiative (ElectriFI) is once again in the news. This […]
With the solar energy boom, Africa is facing an unprecedented opportunity
This week Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, after what was probably one of the most controversial elections in history. As in every US election, global stock markets shift and turn according to the elected candidate’s main objectives and proclaimed initiatives, and one of the leading agendas of […]
To popularise solar energy, Bengal allows net metering for individual households
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission had allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW but had restricted it to 5 KW, a top official told PTI. Kolkata: In a bid to popularise solar energy in the state, the West Bengal government has allowed net metering for individual household rooftop solar panels starting from […]
Huawei Residential Smart PV Solution Supports Vietnamese Households To Optimize the Use of Solar Energy
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam : Huawei FusionSolar, the Smart PV solution from Huawei – a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, is introducing its complete integrated system for residential solar energy solution at its launch event in Ho Chi Minh City today. The demand for a green […]
Vietnam and Thailand attract German solar energy funds
A German crowd investing platform for green energy is looking to further expand in Southeast Asia after most recently acquiring a Thai solar project. Ecoligo bought SEA Rooftop Solar, the Thai solar subsidiary of German utility giant RWE, in December. With the deal, whose price has not been disclosed, Ecoligo obtained SEA’s only project, a […]
Sanalla proposes to focus more on solar energy
Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) Mustafa Sanalla proposed that the national electricity company focuses more on alternative resources to generate electricity, such as solar energy projects. He indicated that this would be much needed, especially in areas remote from the gas pipeline network, considering this a suitable alternative to provide electrical energy at […]