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After Record 2021, Rooftop Solar Likely To Face Headwinds In Australia

Solar power in Australia is a fast growing industry. As of September 2021, the country had an installed photovoltaic capacity of 23,466 MW, of which at least 4,117 MW had been installed in the preceding 12 months. Notably, the installed PV capacity in Australia increased tenfold between 2009 and 2011 and quadrupled between 2011 and 2016. […]

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Gautam Solar Upgrades Solar Pump Controllers, RMUs for Solar Systems

Solar manufacturer Gautam Solar has announced an upgrade of its solar pump controllers & remote monitoring units for solar PV systems. The company claims the following: The Solar Pump Controllers have homegrown Variable Frequency Drives & Remote Monitoring Units tuned for 1 – 10 HP of solar pumps (DC / AC & Surface / Submersible). […]

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GE Renewable Energy to Install Turbines at 100MW Wind Farm in Gujarat

Paris-based GE Renewable Energy on Thursday said that it will supply, install, and commission 37 wind turbines to a 99.90-megawatt (MW) wind power project in Gujarat, managed by Indian renewable energy group Continuum Green Energy. According to the official press release, the wind farm project will provide local businesses and consumers with clean energy. “We look […]

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Wind Energy Fight Escalates, As Europe Imposes Tariffs On Chinese Steel Turbine Towers

Europe’s focus on protecting its lead in Wind Energy sector, especially offshore wind in recent times, has just escalated with the European Commission imposing tariffs of upto 19.2% on China-origin steel wind turbine towers. According to the EU statement, it found that Chinese firms had dumped about 300 million euros ($337 million) a year worth […]

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Staying Fashionable with Solar Powered Clothing

According to the UN, globally, from material sourcing, through supply chains to washing and waste, the fashion industry produces an estimated 10% of all carbon emissions. It is also the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply and pollutes the oceans with microplastics. Yet, there is little awareness about these facts. Greenwear Fashion, is among […]

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Energy Major BP Acquires US EV Charging Provider Amply Power

Energy giant BP has acquired Amply Power, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management provider for fleets that operate trucks, transit and school buses, vans and light-duty vehicles. By 2030, BP aims to nearly double earnings from its global convenience and mobility businesses – increasing from around $5 billion in 2019 – while delivering […]

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Goa’s State-run Transport Corp Gets 2nd Lot of E-buses

Goa’s Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTCL) on Saturday received the second lot of e-buses fitted with features like electronically controlled air suspension, CCTV cameras, and the emergency button to ensure the safety of commuters. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off these buses during a round table to promote an electric mobility event organised by the […]

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Tata Motors Delivers 60 E-buses to Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd

Indian automaker Tata Motors has delivered 60 electric buses to Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL). The Tata Ultra Urban 9/9 AC buses were flagged off on Friday at the Sabarmati River Front Event Centre, Ahmedabad, by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Ahmedabad Mayor Kiritkumar Parma. The 24-seater zero-emission buses have been supplied under the FAME II […]

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Optimising Solar PV Power Supply Systems Alongside Oil Generators

Background In some areas of the world, the power grid can fail or shut down due to unstable supply or planned shutdowns via programs such as “load shedding” and can last an unknown amount of time. During this time, a standard grid connected solar PV system will also shut down. How can we ensure that […]

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