Tagged With Solar
Outlook 2023: Meeting the silicon solar challenge
28 December 2022
Perovskites and microgrooves could help tackle solar PV manufacturing problems
Renewables count the cost of rate hikes
27 October 2022
Levelised cost of electricity rises on higher cost of capital but renewables remain highly competitive against fossil fuels
Energy crisis will not derail transition – DNV
14 October 2022
Falling cost of renewables and rising carbon prices will outweigh short-term turbulence, risk management firm says in new forecast
Nigerian solar sector gains momentum
7 October 2022
Companies are starting to invest in decentralised power projects as surging diesel prices drive demand for renewables in one of Africa’s least electrified countries
RWE expands in US with $6.8bn Con Edison deal
3 October 2022
German utility nearly doubles its US renewables portfolio with purchase of US’ second-largest solar operator
Gulf laggards catch the sun
8 September 2022
Qatar and Bahrain are joining their neighbours in the development of low-carbon projects
Central Asia taps Saudi funds for renewables push
26 August 2022
Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power makes inroads in Central Asia through investment in renewables and green hydrogen
Power crisis an opportunity for South African renewables
19 August 2022
Accelerating and liberalising solar and wind power procurement is central to the government’s latest pledge to tackle crippling electricity shortages
Indian hybrid renewables project secures $1bn loan
18 August 2022
Loan provided by 12 international lenders is largest to a single renewables project in India, developer Renew Power says
US act would expand credits for transition technologies
3 August 2022
Bill would provide support to companies involved in the manufacture of wind turbine components, solar panels and EV batteries
Egypt’s renewables drive shifts focus
3 August 2022
Green hydrogen and distributed solar grab investor attention as country prepares for Cop27 climate talks in November
EDPR in €250mn German solar deal
29 July 2022
Madrid-based company buys solar developer Kronos to tap accelerating solar growth in Germany
Solar key to Mozambique’s renewables ambitions
25 July 2022
Investor interest grows as government prioritises diversification of energy sources and development of clean power
Irena calls time on role of gas in Europe’s transition
15 July 2022
Deteriorating economics undermine case for gas-fired power plants as a back-up for renewables, agency says
UK awards subsidies to 11GW of renewables
7 July 2022
Offshore wind beats onshore wind and solar projects as the cheapest source of power awarded
EU and Ukraine must embrace green hydrogen and renewables
5 July 2022
Strong and sustained technological, industrial and investment partnership will help accelerate energy independence, say industry associations
North Africa picks up pace on renewables
4 July 2022
Algeria, Libya and Tunisia are looking to free up fossil fuels for export
Brookfield transition fund hits $15bn
24 June 2022
Fund aimed at decarbonising industries and scaling up clean energy is largest of its type dedicated to transition, asset manager says
India solar scale-up must include storage
24 June 2022
Solar is the best option for India’s transition, but deployment of battery storage is needed to maximise its potential, industry figures tell event in New Delhi
BP acquires controlling stake in Australian renewables project
15 June 2022
Oil major buys 40.5pc share in Australian Renewable Energy Hub, which will supply power to local mines and produce green hydrogen and ammonia
US solar faces policy and cost headwinds
14 June 2022
Recent government move to pause tariffs on imports from Southeast Asia not enough to remove uncertainty hampering the sector, analysts say
Shell enters US retail power market with green offering
9 June 2022
European major targets Texas with plan that includes free off-peak EV charging and solar net-metering
Renewables investors flock to west Sahelian frontier
8 June 2022
A flurry of solar power projects have advanced in the African region over the last six months as support from international development finance programmes starts to yield results
Biden waives tariffs on Asian solar modules
8 June 2022
Low domestic production capacity means imports from Asia will be critical to US solar growth
Beirut turns to renewables to ease energy crisis
30 May 2022
A far-reaching electricity sector reform plan puts solar and wind at the heart of the government’s energy strategy
Abu Dhabi bites the solar bullet
26 May 2022
The UAE’s richest emirate is proceeding with its renewables buildout despite rising costs
TotalEnergies buys 50pc of US renewables developer CEG
25 May 2022
Deal worth around $2.4bn with private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners marks French company’s largest acquisition to date in US renewables sector
EU pushes for 45pc renewables by 2030
18 May 2022
European Commission seeks faster deployment of renewables as part of new €210bn plan to cut dependence on Russian energy imports
Renewables sector loses confidence in EU support scheme
17 May 2022
Rules governing EU Innovation Fund disadvantage renewables sector and must change, industry groups tell European Commission
Pragmatism fuels Iran's renewables ambitions
16 May 2022
Gas and water shortfalls are propelling Tehran to intensify a quest for investment in non-hydro renewable power
Renewables growth to stall without new policies – IEA
11 May 2022
Global capacity growth is accelerating this year but will lose momentum in 2023 unless governments offer more support, agency says
Turkey’s renewables success fosters ambition
26 April 2022
Offshore wind will be the next frontier as Turkey seeks to maintain the momentum behind its impressive renewables buildout
Oil windfall funds UAE’s global greenery
22 April 2022
Burgeoning international renewables investment from Abu Dhabi serves both revenue diversification and foreign policy ends
Gulf renewables drive stalls
19 April 2022
The region’s efforts to build up its clean power capacity have foundered on rising costs and project delays
China’s Longi faces higher power tariffs
8 April 2022
World’s largest solar panel manufacturer hit as Yunnan province withdraws preferential tariffs
UK backs nuclear to gain energy independence
7 April 2022
Nation raises offshore wind, solar and nuclear targets as it looks to move away from imported fossil fuels
German government backs massive renewables expansion plan
6 April 2022
Cabinet agrees raft of legal amendments designed to double share of renewables in the energy mix by 2030
Signs of life in Saudi renewables
30 March 2022
Progress on capacity auctions and carbon-free megaprojects signals fresh momentum in Kingdom’s clean power sector
South Africa’s cities seize renewables initiative
10 March 2022
Municipalities are resorting to direct procurement as the government fails to narrow the generation gap
EDPR plans $7.4bn Singapore clean energy hub
24 February 2022
Spain-headquartered renewables group to use Sunseap acquisition as springboard for Asia-Pacific expansion
Alberta renewables market seeing strong growth
23 February 2022
Government support and an active carbon market help drive wind and solar investment in Canada’s most deregulated power sector
California shelves solar metering proposals
18 February 2022
Public Utilities Commission delays vote on controversial proposals to reduce incentives for rooftop solar in the state
Energy price volatility reshapes PPA market – Pexapark
14 February 2022
Volatility challenges long-term PPA models, while corporate market grows with rise of mega-buyers such as Amazon
Italy launches 3.35GW renewables tender
1 February 2022
The country has opened an auction for new wind, hydro and solar capacity
Jinkosolar valuation soars on Chinese market debut
31 January 2022
Solar panel manufacturer’s bullish Shanghai listing reflects Chinese investors’ growing confidence in renewables sector
Brookfield buys US clean power developer Urban Grid
27 January 2022
Asset manager’s renewables arm triples its US project pipeline with $650mn acquisition of solar and energy storage developer
US renewables sector faces near-term challenges
26 January 2022
Supply-chain issues and rising costs present short-term difficulties for sector poised for rapid growth
Enel grows renewables fleet by 65pc
26 January 2022
Company sets new benchmark for industry as it shrugs off impact of pandemic, Enel Green Power CEO says
BP partners with Oman on renewables and hydrogen
18 January 2022
Oil major plans to undertake wind and solar data assessment for multi-gigawatt energy hubs
Israel accelerates solar power expansion
17 January 2022
The allocation of more than 1GW of new solar capacity to developers in late 2021 is testament to the new coalition government’s commitment to renewables
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