Renewable energy
A recent study on Phase Change Materials (PCMs) presents a comprehensive review of their applications across photovoltaic (PV) systems, building envelopes, and window technologies. The research aims to enhance energy efficiency in PVs and thermal comfort in buildings, leveraging PCMs' transformative potential in thermal energy storage and management. The
Green technology
Multilateral development finance institutions are joining forces to support Egypt's energy transition with a significant investment in the Obelisk Solar Power project. British International Investment (BII), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are providing a total of $479.1 million
Renewable energy
Huawei Digital Power and Peak Energy, a leading Singapore-based Independent Power Producer (IPP), have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at SNEC 2025, forming a partnership to fast-track the rollout of renewable energy solutions across the Asia-Pacific CandI sector. The agreement targets a significant 700MWp project pipeline across APAC
Renewable energy
A landmark transaction has been announced in Western Zambia, bringing together Serengeti Energy, Kwama Energy, and four impact lenders to develop the Ilute Solar Project, a major step forward for renewable energy in Africa. This $26.5 million debt package is the first project financed power venture to supply electricity
Green technology
The African Development Bank, European Bank for Development and Reconstruction (EBRD), and the British International Investment (BII) have joined forces to provide a significant financing package worth $479.1 million to Obelisk Solar Power SAE, a special purpose vehicle incorporated in Egypt, to develop a 1 GW solar photovoltaic (PV)
Green technology
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), African Development Bank (AfDB), and British International Investment (BII) have provided a total of US$479.1 million to support the development of a 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant integrated with a 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS)
Renewable energy
Indonesia and Singapore have taken a significant step towards promoting renewable energy and sustainable development by establishing an integrated green industrial zone in the Riau Islands, a strategic location near Singapore. The initiative was formally announced by Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, in a
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Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., a trusted leader in India's pumps industry, has achieved a significant milestone in its green energy journey by securing its largest-ever order in the solar water pump segment from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) valued at over Rs. 101 crore. The company
Renewable energy
Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy, Erlan Akkenzhenov, announced that his country is implementing 30 projects in renewable energy with Chinese companies, totaling 1,700 megawatts of capacity. The two nations are expanding oil pipelines, exploring hydrogen opportunities, and strengthening cooperation through commercial agreements. The Power Central Asia-China forum, initiated
Renewable energy
Manila, the Philippines is stepping up its efforts to meet its growing power demand with the construction of the world's largest integrated solar and battery storage project, MTerra Solar. BDO Unibank Inc. has taken the lead in financing the P150-billion project, committing the largest share among a six-bank
Green technology
Researchers at Poornima University have developed a novel AI-enhanced hybrid solar energy framework that integrates spatio-temporal forecasting, adaptive control, and decentralized energy trading. This innovative system aims to improve the efficiency, responsiveness, and scalability of solar power generation using a unified multi-layer architecture. The framework comprises a CNN-LSTM model for
Green technology
Research conducted by investigators at the University of Cordoba reveals that the development of photovoltaic solar energy has led to significant changes in land use in the Region of Murcia, Spain. The region, located in the south-eastern quadrant of the Iberian Peninsula, has seen an increase in land occupied by
