Solarium Green gets BSE nod for SME IPO
Solarium Green Energy, a solar EPC solutions provider, is set to open for public subscription. The proceeds from the public issue will be used to meet the company’s working capital requirements and to address general corporate purposes.
Israeli strikes destroy 150-200 MW of solar in Lebanon
Israel’s recent strikes have reportedly destroyed or damaged 400,000 to 500,000 solar panels, costing Lebanon an estimated 150 MW to 200 MW of installed solar capacity, according to Pierre El Khoury, former director and president of the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC).
Five-year testing show PV façades perform better than expected
Researchers in the Netherlands have analyzed the performance of PV façades during the period 2018-2023 and have found that these system may generate more economic value than conventional rooftop PV systems. Their analysis was based on financial, technical and environmental metrics
Fire risk for home energy storage systems is 0.0049%, says German study
RWTH Aachen University in Germany has investigated the safety of battery storage systems and compared it with other household appliances or technologies. The study aims to create a reliable database for classifying fire risk for consumers and regulators.
Waaree Energies sets up Australian subsidiary
Waaree Renewable Energies Australia will focus on renewable energy business in Australia.
US targets 50 GW of solar in 2024
The United States is expected to grow its solar fleet by more than 25% from 2023 levels, with over 8 GW of distributed solar and more than 40 GW of utility-scale solar expected to be installed.
A record third quarter for U.S. clean energy installations
Over 10 GW of clean power was activated across the United States in Q3 2024, setting a new record.
Desalination system based on PVT-driven membrane distillation
Scientists have designed a PVT-driven direct contact membrane distillation system for off-grid applications. The system is intended for desalination purposes in remote areas.
Worker charged following alleged theft of 8,000 solar panels
An employee of a solar company based in western Sydney has been charged after allegedly stealing, and then selling, $1.2 million worth of solar panels.
How developing economies are leading the surge in solar power
Favorable government policies have played a crucial role in driving the adoption of solar energy in emerging economies. However, investment in grid modernisation and energy storage solutions is crucial to unlock the next level of sustainable solar integration in these economies.
