KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is on its way to achieving 60% energy neutrality by utilising solar energy. The metro agency will be commissioning an additional 5.4MWP capacity system on its buildings and tracks in 2020 to increase the output to 1.57 crore units/year and maintain 60% energy neutrality. The installation of rooftop […]
MNRE Conclave: Top Policymakers to speak on “India PV EDGE 2020”
Top Policymakers to speak on “India PV EDGE 2020” on Solar Manufacturing Sessions on ‘Wafers and Cells’, ‘Modules and Production Equipment’ and ‘Supply Chain to be organised as part of event The global symposium to also include ‘Investors Conclave’ on PV Manufacturing. Issues related to India’s solar manufacturing sector to be discussed at ‘Investors Roundtable’ […]
ADB to Invest $15 Million in Avaada Energy to Expand Renewable Energy Capacity in India
NEW DELHI, INDIA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement to invest $15 million in INR equivalent in Avaada Energy Private Limited (AEPL) to help the company to scale up photovoltaic solar energy generation capacity in India. This is ADB’s second investment in AEPL after a first round of $50 million invested in […]
EgyptERA pursues solar energy users by charging amalgamation fees
Companies demand review of decision controls, submit proposals for continuation of projects The Egyptian Electricity Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (EgyptERA) has announced a nationwide merger fee of between 10 piasters-40 piasters per kW/h will be applied on solar power stations. The decision has been met with extensive resistance among Egypt’s 280 companies qualified […]
UAE, Israel may cooperate on water desalination, solar energy: minister
Dubai : The UAE, which is set to sign a peace agreement with Israel on Sept. 15, may cooperate with Israel in the fields of water desalination and solar power as OPEC’s third largest oil producer seeks to generate 44% of its power from renewable energy by 2050, the country’s energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said. […]
Low solar tariff could boost manufacturing competitiveness, help achieve Aatmanirbhar Bharat
As of August 31, 2020, the total installed solar power generation capacity stood at 35.73 GW in the country out of the total renewable energy of 88.79 GW. New Delhi: Solar energy could contribute to manufacturing competitiveness due to its low tariff, which would ultimately help achieve the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Parliament was informed […]
Hai Al-Andalus plans to switch to solar energy to address electricity crisis
The Municipality of Hai A-Andalus is planning to switch to solar energy to provide homes in the district with its electricity needs. As the electricity blackouts continue, municipal officials revealed that they are studying the possibility of installing solar panels at homes, seeking private financing to implement the project. The municipality officials met with the […]
In Saudi Arabia, the leap forward for solar energy.
If there is one country where the use of solar panels makes sense, it is Saudi Arabia. Sunshine is extremely important there, between twelve and thirteen hours a day in the hot season, and between six and eight hours a day in the mild season. In terms of energy, we are talking about 2,300 kilowatt […]
Egypt: EBRD lends $54m for 200 MWp of solar energy to Kom Ombo
Acwa Power receives funding for the construction of its Kom Ombo solar photovoltaic power plant (200 MWp) in Upper Egypt. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lent $54 million. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the construction of the Kom Ombo solar photovoltaic power plant in Upper Egypt. […]
Solar Energy To Start Powering India’s Railway Network
Hyderabad : Achieving 100% self-sustainability is every business model’s success yardstick, and Indian Railways is no different. As such, Indian Railways is planning to tap sourced solar energy to meet its traction power requirement, and to become a complete ‘Green mode of transportation’. The Railway network is leading the race nationwide in the development of […]
