Botswana includes coal in power ambitions
Botswana has published its plan to develop its power sector to 2040, with coal dominating initially before being replaced by solar.
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Innovation is imperative for Africa’s renewable energy
In Africa there is an unacceptable gap between electricity supply and demand, where 600 million people still lack access to reliable energy.
Sasol seeks solar power at Secunda, Sasolburg
Sasol has invited bidders to participate in developing two 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities in South Africa.
Trafigura invests in Malian sunshine
Trafigura has made its first investment in solar power in Africa, via PASH Global, buying a stake in a Malian project.
IEA: Gas and renewables to power Africa
The struggle to provide Africa with energy will become increasingly important, particularly in terms of balancing power with carbon emissions, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Tech firm finds UK Government are ‘hampering’ solar panel use
A UK-based tech firm has said that the UK Government is letting down the solar energy marketplace through a lack of effective incentive schemes.
Vattenfall to invest almost £90million in big solar projects
Swedish renewable giant Vattenfall has announced its intention to invest nearly £90million in solar PV projects 0ver the next two years.
Onshore wind and solar costs set for dramatic drop, report claims
As the cost associated with onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) has seen a reduction since 2010, a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is forecasting an even more significant drop as 2020 approaches.
Amazon orders solar roof from Italian firm
Solar developer Enerray has announced the completion of the design and installation of a 965kWp rooftop solar PV system at Amazon’s new Italian logistics centre.
Renewable power generation hits record high amid falling coal, Government data shows
New data released today shows that as coal output continues to fall, renewable energy’s share of generation has spiked, according to the government produced Energy Trends publication.
VIDEO: What will the renewable energy marketplace look like in five years’ time?
A new video by the International Energy Agency shows how the renewables market will develop and expand over the next several years.
Witnessing a ‘new era in solar’ as it becomes fastest growing fuel of 2016, say IEA
The world is witnessing “the birth of a new era” in solar power, with the technology growing faster than any other fuel in 2016, the International Energy Agency said.
Solar overtakes wind as renewable source in Australia
Solar power became Australia’s largest source of renewable energy in 2014, with a cumulative installed capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW), overtaking wind power.