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.
ISA, USAID sign MoU to advance grid interconnections
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will work together to establish and expand clean energy transmission networks across regions such as South Asia, the Persian Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Africa, supporting the development of a unified grid to facilitate the large-scale transfer of clean power.
Torrent Power raises INR 3,500 crore through QIP
Top investors include SBI Mutual Fund, Kotak MF, NPS Trust, New World Fund, American Funds Insurance Series Global Growthfund, and Nippon Life.
Panasonic powers UK factory with solar-driven hydrogen fuel cell generators
Panasonic has launched a solar-powered hydrogen fuel cell project at its factory in Cardiff, Wales, with the microwave assembly now operating on renewable energy.
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.
Ensuring the success of solar installations
While solar EPC projects present immense opportunities, they also face challenges that require strategic navigation, including risk management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
The Hydrogen Stream: Greenzo Energy, EODev partner to launch Toyota hydrogen fuel cell-powered generators in India
Greenzo Energy will introduce EODev’s emission-free generators powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell technology in India and Nepal. This long-term partnership also includes provisions for local assembly of EODev products by Greenzo Energy.
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.
New sodium-ion developments from CATL, BYD, Huawei
Sodium-ion batteries are undergoing a critical period of commercialization with Chinese cleantech juggernauts actively working on their products.
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.
