Renewable energy
The Oman Power and Water Procurement (PWP) has signed an agreement with a consortium led by Masdar to develop the country's first utility-scale solar and battery storage project, the Ibri III Solar Independent Power Project, with an investment of RO115mn. The project will combine a 500MW photovoltaic plant
Renewable energy
As the photovoltaic industry shifts from price-driven competition to a high-quality growth fueled by technological innovation, leading enterprises JinkoSolar and LONGi Green Energy have reached a settlement agreement regarding ongoing patent disputes and related legal matters worldwide. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the industry, as both companies have
Renewable energy
South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) has taken a significant step forward in its journey towards decarbonization with the successful installation of a 460kW rooftop solar panel array at its administrative facility. This milestone project underscores the company's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions and increasing its reliance on
Renewable energy
PowerBank Corporation, a leader in North American energy infrastructure development, has made significant progress on its three Community Solar projects in Nova Scotia, Canada. These initiatives are part of the province's bold commitment to achieve 80% renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero by 2035. The projects, located in
Green technology
California state legislators passed two significant bills, Assembly Bill 825 and Senate Bill 302, aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting clean energy development in the state. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) praised the legislation, highlighting its potential to lower electricity bills for Californians and unlock federal tax benefits
Green technology
Ascent Solar Technologies, a leading US innovator in thin-film photovoltaic solutions, has partnered with Emtel Energy, a provider of graphene-based electrostatic energy storage, to achieve mutually beneficial goals in advancing energy storage capabilities and promoting the use of thin-film PV solutions in space environments. This collaboration combines Ascent's
Green technology
Serentica Renewables, backed by KKR, has outbid Blackstone to acquire Statkraft's solar power generation business in India for an enterprise value of $220-250 million. This deal comes after months of negotiations, with both parties signing the agreement on Sunday. Statkraft's solar business in India comprises 1.
Renewable energy
Eni Plenitude SpA announces the start of production at the "Lotto 15" photovoltaic plant in the Porto Marghera petrochemical area, Venice. The 2.75 MW plant, owned by Plenitude, will provide energy to the site's industrial needs and feed excess into the grid. This milestone completes
Renewable energy
A recent study by researchers from Tsinghua University has investigated the effects of climate change on renewable energy resources in China, primarily focusing on wind and solar power. The study found that climate change has a slightly negative effect on China's overall wind and solar energy potential, ranging
Green technology
The California State Legislature has passed two bills aimed at reducing energy prices in the state: Assembly Bill 825 and Senate Bill 302. These bills will enable the establishment of a regional electricity partnership across the Western states and align the state's tax code with provisions in the
Green technology
WPA, a Taunton-based health insurer, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by installing 400 solar panels at its headquarters. This move has enabled the company to generate 20 per cent of its electricity needs from the sun, reducing its carbon emissions by more than 31 tonnes each year. The
Renewable energy
Researchers from Islamic University have published a study on the optimization of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cells, a type of photovoltaic technology, to achieve higher efficiency levels. The study utilized SCAPS-1D software to optimize a CIGS-based solar cell structure, resulting in a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 31.
