Solar energy industry
Researchers from Shandong Jianzhu University have developed a data-driven approach to optimize atrium design in public buildings, utilizing a multimodal neural network model to minimize carbon emissions and energy return on investment (EROI) while improving daylighting. The study, funded by the Science and Technology Program of the Ministry of Housing
Renewable energy
Investigators at the Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, in Tamil Nadu, India, have proposed a new hybrid technique for efficient incorporation and management of hybrid photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine (WT) renewable energy sources (RESs) in microgrids (MGs). The suggested method, called
Green technology
Against the backdrop of global climate and environmental degradation, photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collectors have become a hot research topic in solar energy utilization today. PVT collectors convert solar radiation into electrical and thermal energy, extracting thermal energy for storage and use by a heat exchange medium. Researchers from the Changchun
Green technology
Gansu Province has established itself as a leader in concentrated solar power (CSP) with an installed capacity of 620,000 kilowatts, surpassing the rest of China. This achievement is attributed to the innovative use of molten salt to store heat energy from sunlight, which is then converted into steam energy
Renewable energy
The Parana state government has taken significant steps towards sustainable education by implementing the Solar School Project, which has equipped twenty state schools with photovoltaic plants to generate renewable energy. This initiative has generated savings of R$ 430,000 for public coffers and is part of the More Schools Parana
Green technology
Uzbekistan's rapid transition to renewable energy has led to a significant milestone, with solar and wind power plants generating 9 billion kWh of electricity as of October 22. This achievement aligns with the country's strategic goals, as set forth by the President during the 78th session
Renewable energy
Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC, a US independent power producer, has entered into long-term agreements with Meta Platforms, Inc. for two utility-scale solar projects totaling 385 MWac in Louisiana. These agreements will enable Meta to purchase the environmental attributes generated by the facilities, advancing its clean energy and sustainability commitments.
Green technology
The New York State Public Service Commission has invited public comments and scheduled a hearing regarding a petition filed by Oxbow Hill Solar LLC, seeking authorization to construct and operate an up to 140-megawatt photovoltaic solar energy generation facility in the Town of Fenner, Madison County, New York. The facility
Renewable energy
Algeria's move to reduce customs duties on solar panel components and exempt electrolyzers for hydrogen production is seen as a significant boost to the country's renewable energy sector. The draft finance law for 2026 includes several measures to support the growth of solar energy, including a
Green technology
Taiwan's government has been actively promoting the adoption of photovoltaics, with a focus on rooftops and ground-level composite utilization, to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels and meet its net-zero carbon reduction targets. In response to concerns raised by environmental groups, the Energy Administration of
Renewable energy
The state of Johor in Malaysia has made a significant step towards accelerating renewable energy development with the launch of a 1 gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segamat, a key location in the state. This strategic collaboration between Permodalan Darul Ta'zim (PDT) and UEM Lestar
Solar energy industry
Meta will purchase 100% of the output from ENGIE's 600 MW Swenson Ranch Solar project in Texas, increasing the total collaboration between the two companies to over 1.3 GW. The project will be operational in 2027 and is expected to generate over $158 million in tax revenues
