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TOYO Announces Plans For 2 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility

NASDAQ-listed solar company TOYO Co. Ltd has announced its plan to establish a solar cell manufacturing facility with an expected annual capacity of 2 Gigawatts (GW). The company has signed a lease agreement for the new facility that is strategically located in Hawassa, Ethiopia, taking advantage of the country’s favorable investment policies, tariff status, and […]

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Rooftop Solar Can Increase Local Temperature, Says Research

A recent research showed that rooftop solar can raise temperatures during the daytime and lower them at nighttime. These findings were based on a city-wise simulation on photovoltaic solar panels on rooftops. The research indicated that the conventional photovoltaic solar panels may increase temperatures on hot days and lower them at night, said new modelling. […]

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India’s Renewable Capacity Crosses 200 GW Benchmark

India’s renewable energy capacity has now crossed 200 GW, latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed. As per the latest information from the agency, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 154 GW while India’s large hydro projects touched 46 GW capacity by the end of September 2024. A comparison of CEA’s […]

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Solar-Storage Can Avert India’s 40 GW Power Shortage By 2027: Berkeley

India is projected to face a power shortage of 20-40 GW in the evenings by 2027 due to the rapid increase in electricity demand, according to a report by Berkeley. However, this shortfall could become more manageable, considering the significant drop in the prices of gigawatt-scale solar and storage. Recent solar-plus-storage auction results recorded a […]

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Focus On Avoiding Renewable Curtailments-IEA Prescriptions

Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are growing at a rapid pace. Naturally, the transition is also driving significant transformation for the global energy landscape. In 2024, global renewable energy capacity is expected to increase by almost 20 percent, building on the record growth of 60 percent seen in 2023. While this […]

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Renewable Fuels: A Powerful Ally in Decarbonisation, Yet Challenges Remain

The global transition to renewable energy is no longer limited to the rapid deployment of solar and wind power. As the world advances toward a low-carbon future, renewable fuels such as bioenergy, hydrogen, and e-fuels are also playing a critical role in decarbonising sectors that are harder to electrify, such as transport, industry, and heating.  […]

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How Monitoring Improves Decentralized Renewable Energy To Support Healthcare?

By-Rishikesh Mishra and Lanvin Concessao The availability of reliable electricity increases a healthcare facility’s ability to treat patients and serve the community. Electricity is critical to operate basic equipment such as lights, fans and water pumps, but also run lifesaving equipment like baby warmers, oxygen concentrators, diagnostics, and vaccine freezers and refrigerators. In regions where […]

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The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives

By-Shreesh Chaturvedi  India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […]

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Telangana Approves Additional Surcharge For Open Access Consumers

The Telangana State Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has approved an additional surcharge of ₹1.09 (~$0.012) per kWh for open access consumers for the second half (2H) of the financial year 2024-25. This surcharge will apply to the amount of electricity scheduled through open access, except for consumers wheeling power from captive power projects. In September 2020, […]

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