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Global Solar Tender Activity Down 26 Percent in Q3 of 2019

Solar technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw 314 tenders announced, marking a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 427. Solar technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw 314 tenders announced, marking a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 427, according to GlobalData’s power industry tenders database. […]

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China Playing Catch-up in Offshore Wind Technology: GWEC

A new analysis has revealed that while China is dominating in the supply of offshore turbines, it is still playing catch-up in terms of technology In 2018, 11 manufacturers installed 735 units of offshore wind turbines globally, totalling 3,693 MW of capacity, and six out of these top ten suppliers are from China. The firms […]

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Botswana Becomes Member of International Solar Alliance

On the occasion, IIPA also inked the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ISA for capacity-building of its member countries in the area of climate change adaptation and mitigation under ITEC-programme of Ministry of External Affairs. South African country Botswana has become the member of the India-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) after signing the ISA […]

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Scatec Solar Commissions 390 MW Benban Project in Egypt

Scatec Solar has grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt, marking the completion of the 390 MW Benban solar project in Egypt. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt. This marks the completion of the 390 MW Benban […]

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Renewable Power to Boost Energy Security in Ukraine Till 2030

A new report has revealed that the proposed increase in renewable capacity in Ukraine is expected to boost energy security in the country in the near future Renewable installed capacity in Ukraine is set to grow at a 15.6 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach 13.8 GW in 2030 from 2.8 GW in […]

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Siemens Gamesa to Develop 250 MW Wind Farm in Egypt

Siemens Gamesa will install 96 (SG 2.6-114) turbines through a turnkey EPC contract for the 250 MW West Bark wind energy project in Egypt Siemens Gamesa has pledged its further commitment to the growth of clean energy in Egypt through the construction of the 250 MW West Bakr Wind project which is owned by the […]

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Acme and Adani Make the World’s Top 10 Solar PV Asset Owners List

According to Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural global solar asset ownership ranking, ACME and Adani have made the cut for the world’s top 10 According to Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural global solar photovoltaic (PV) asset ownership ranking (excluding China), the world’s top 10 solar PV asset owners now hold over 22 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative solar capacity. Collectively, […]

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The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan

By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […]

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Shell Acquires 20% Stake in Bengaluru-Based Orb Energy

Orb Energy has announced that Shell New Energies business has acquired a 20 percent stake in the firm in its latest funding round. Orb Energy, one of the leading providers of solar energy solutions in India, has announced that the Royal Dutch Shell’s New Energies business has acquired an almost 20 percent stake in the […]

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