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Sri Lanka's National Salt Limited is set to significantly increase its salt production capacity through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project. This move comes in response to a sudden scarcity in local salt production, prompting the government to import salt and drive up prices for consumers. National Salt Limited&
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As Thailand's solar power generation facilities continue to proliferate, the nation's power development plan (PDP) is facing significant challenges in managing the country's electricity supply. The Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) is revising the PDP to account for the growing reliance on solar
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Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to accelerate reforms to the windfall tax on oil and gas giants, or risk Scotland missing out on investment to scale up floating offshore wind, potentially leaving the North East out of £40 billion. The warning comes from David Whitehouse, CEO of Offshore
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Researchers from Jiangsu University of Science and Technology have conducted a study on the load-bearing characteristics of suction caisson anchor foundations, a crucial component for floating offshore wind power applications. The study aimed to investigate the influence of length-to-diameter ratio, loading angle, and loading point depth on the anchor load-bearing
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A groundbreaking study published in the journal Environment, Development and Sustainability presents a novel approach to optimizing power extraction from wind energy conversion systems (WECS) using a combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. The research, led by R. Kannan and his team from the Department of Electronic and
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EWEC, in partnership with ENGIE and Masdar, has awarded the 1.5 GW (AC) Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project, a major step towards increasing Abu Dhabi's solar power generation capacity to 18 GW by 2035. The project will feature nearly three million solar panels, generating enough
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken a significant step towards sustainability by inviting bids for the supply of 500 million units (MUs) of renewable energy every year. This initiative aims to increase the corporation's renewable energy share to over 60 percent of its total energy requirement,
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has launched a new e-tender for the Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning (DSITC) of a Solar Power Plant at Srinagar International Airport. This project marks a significant step towards promoting renewable energy adoption within airport operations, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and
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Fresh data on sustainability research reveals that a comprehensive assessment of bifacial solar photovoltaic systems has been conducted, comparing two surface types: proposed Freshwater Surface (PFWS) and Conventional White Surface (CWS). The study's findings indicate that PFWS demonstrates superior performance, achieving power output gains of 3.05% to
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Norway and Egypt have signed a provisional agreement to finance the Dandara Solar Power Project, a large-scale renewable energy initiative being developed and operated by Norwegian independent power producer Scatec in Egypt. The project involves the construction of 1.1GW of photovoltaic capacity and 200MWh of battery storage in Nagaa
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Logitech's new Slim Solar+ K980 is a wireless keyboard that charges via solar power, eliminating the need for batteries or charging leads. This innovative product is designed for the business market, aiming to save IT staff time and hassle. The keyboard's solar panel is incredibly effective,
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St Mary's C of E Academy is set to join the growing list of schools benefiting from the government's solar panel initiative, with the installation of its own solar power system projected to save an estimated £10,100 on energy bills. The school, located in Stotfold,
