Dubai, Abu Dhabi go head to head in solar pricing
Dubai Electric and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded the fifth phase of a solar park project to a consortium led by ACWA Power claiming a new record price.
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Total scoops 20% share of awards in French solar tender process
French oil and gas giant Total has scooped 20% of solar power awards during the most recent tender process.
US solar jobs could be halved due to Covid-19 outbreak, trade body says
The leading U.S. solar-trade group is warning the fallout from the coronavirus could slash the industry’s workforce in half.
Tlou to save gas, save cash in Botswana
London-listed Tlou Energy has set out plans to trim its running costs, in response to problems in the world’s financial markets, while competitor Kalahari Energy has received support from the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for its power plans.
MENA’s chance at hydrogen exports
The falling cost of renewables offers an opportunity for Middle East and North African states to shift to capitalise on the energy transition – and even export “green molecules” to the world.
Australia could add record amounts of renewable power in 2020 – Rystad
Australia is set to add a record amount of renewable power in 2020, driven by growing corporate demand for clean electricity and to fill generation gaps created by the retirement of aging coal-fired plants.
New £420m solar deal sees Chinese giant enter European and UK market
A new multi-million joint venture (JV) will see Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Electric pair with Spanish firm Eland Private Equity to seek out major investments in Europe.
IOC sets out the Indian advantage
When Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) was launched it focused on the downstream and has subsequently expanded into the upstream, while also moving into petrochemicals.
Wood finishes work on Shell solar plant
Work on Shell's first solar plant in the Netherlands is complete, according to engineering and construction firm Wood.
Solar energy and oil find a way to work together
In unlikely bedfellows news, an oil production firm and a solar energy supplier have struck up an alliance in California to work together.
WATCH: The top five mega solar projects in China
China is one of the fastest growing countries in terms of renewable energy.
China jumps from worst carbon emitter to record solar investor
China, the world’s biggest carbon emitter, is poised to install a record amount of solar-power capacity this year, prompting researchers to boost forecasts as much as 80 percent.
KiWi Power wins National Grid contract to supply smart battery
Smart energy management services company, KiWi Power, agree deal with the National Grid to build a pioneering behind-the-meter battery.
e2m virtual power plant to reach out to UK market
Energy2market GmbH (e2m) is one of Europe’s leading Virtual Power Plant operators and a major player in route to market services throughout Europe. Now, e2m is looking to expand their services to the UK.
VIDEO: This energy research facility is providing renewables solutions for Kenya
Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC) a market driven research facility in Kenya has announced it's new renewables based projects and training facility.
Ofgem decision to finally bring battery storage to UK solar market
Renewables company, Anesco, has gained accreditation to supply energy storage batteries to the UK solar farm market.
Total starts construction of second solar power plant in Japan
French supermajor Total has launched construction of its second solar power plant in Japan.
Solar power plan for Moray airfield
An abandoned airfield in Moray could soon be generating enough electricity to power the region’s biggest town.
Saudi turning to solar in effort to save oil for export
The nation most identified with its massive oil reserves is turning to wind and solar to generate power at home and help extend the life of its crucial crude franchise.
Mackie’s solar farm creates enough power to make 3.3million litres of ice cream
A solar farm at Mackie’s of Scotland generated enough power to make more than 725,000 gallons of the Aberdeenshire dairy firm’s ice-cream during the first year of green-energy production.
Cost to taxpayer of bungled Aberdeen solar deal could rise above £500k
A bungled Aberdeen City Council deal to fix solar panels to public buildings could end up costing taxpayers more than £500,000.
‘Expensive mistake’ as Aberdeen solar panels cost taxpayer £300k
Solar panels on Aberdeen City Council buildings have cost the taxpayer nearly £300,000 – despite them being switched off due to fire risks.
Total to spend $300m on making its petrol stations ‘green’
French oil firm Total will spend $300million on the installation of solar panels on 5,000 of its petrol stations worldwide in the next five years.
UK could treble electricity supply from solar without raising costs, report says
The UK could treble the amount of solar power on the system without pushing up costs, a study suggests.
Elon Musk-led solar firm accused of trade secrets law breach
SolarCity Corp., the rooftop solar developer controlled by Elon Musk, was accused of misappropriating trade secrets and other intellectual property in a lawsuit over the development of shingled-cell solar modules.