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Court challenge to UK's largest solar farm in Lincolnshire
Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Two councils have officially launched a claim for a judicial review by the High Court over the government's decision to approve plans for the UK's largest solar farm. The Department for Energy Security…
Opinion | Republicans Shill for Solar Subsidies
The Solar Energy Industries Association announced on May 11 that former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will serve as its next CEO. He's the latest recruit in an industry push to buy credibility as Republican support for solar power collapses. Mr.
Tseung Kwan O landfill solar farm begins operation for carbon neutrailty
The city's largest landfill-based solar farm officially commenced operations on Thursday at the South East New Territories Landfill, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong's mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Solar, so good: Hong Kong's new landfill-based plant can power 360 homes
Hong Kong has launched a new solar farm built on restored landfill in Tseung Kwan O, that aims to cut carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to planting about 20,000 trees each year. Jointly developed by environmental services firm Veolia and…
Reliance's Green Energy Push: First Solar Modules Delivered
Reliance Industries marks a significant step in its green energy initiatives with the delivery of its first high-efficiency solar modules from the Jamnagar complex, signalling the operational launch of its ambitious New Energy business. Reliance…
Eskom breaks ground on 75MW solar plant
Dan Marokane, Eskom group chief executive. Power utility Eskom has started the construction of a 75MW solar power plant at Lethabo Power Station in the Free State province. In a statement, the state-owned company says this marks the first step in…
First Solar Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of First Solar Inc. FSLR rose 1.38% to $273.67 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.02% to 7,520.36 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
LETTERS: How valuable is rooftop solar?; background checks
Last week, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) unveiled its new net energy metering concepts under the banner “Net Metering Modernization.” “Modernization” in this framework begs an important question: What does a modern…
ClearVue solar glass tech to power Canva Sydney HQ
ClearVue Technologies has scored a major showcase deal after landing a non-binding letter of intent to supply its high-tech solar glass systems for global design giant Canva's new Sydney headquarters. The company's energy-generating glazing…
Battery storage key to solar project bankability in Africa
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly key to achieving solar project bankability in Africa, according to a webinar hosted by the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA). The second day of AFSIA's four day e-conference on…
From June 1, solar projects must use only locally made cells: Why this raises concerns
The new move, therefore, could disproportionately affect smaller solar module manufacturers which, unlike larger companies, may not manufacture their own cells. Industry insiders have also raised concerns that the mismatch in cell and module…
Air pollution cut India's solar power output by 9.6% in 2023, study says
Aerosols in the air reduced the amount of solar power generated in India by 9.6% in 2023, equivalent to around 15 terawatt-hours (TWh), according to a new analysis published in Nature Sustainability. The same study reported that the global average…
Hyundai Engineering breaks ground on Texas solar project
Hyundai Engineering said Thursday it had broken ground on the Hillsboro Solar Power Plant in Texas, marking its first overseas renewable energy development project managed from start to finish. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday in Hill…
A Weak Dollar Subsidy That The U.S. Oil Industry Can't Compete Without
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: A hydro-fracking drilling pad for oil and gas operates October 26, 2017 in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. The Kendal well pad is using a horizontal drilling technique for extracting oil and gas in the…
Swiss power distributor allowed to remunerate solar power at market rates
The Swiss Federal Council is aligning photovoltaic remuneration more closely with the market: from Jan. 1, 2027, distribution grid operators in Switzerland will be permitted to remunerate solar electricity based on the market price at the time of…
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