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Afghanistan Issues 5MW Hybrid Solar Tender for Ghor Province

The scope of this hybrid solar project includes the contract – design, supply, and installation of the plant. The Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan (MEW) has issued a tender for the 5MW Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant at Ghor Province, located in the central part of the country. The scope of this hybrid […]

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Joint Research by Fraunhofer ISE and Heraeus for High-performance Solar Modules: Novel Cell Connector Increases Power by 1.9 W

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Heraeus are researching and optimizing novel, selectively coated cell connectors in a joint research project. The Selectively Coated Ribbon (SCRTM) cell connector achieves an average gain of 1.9 W in conventional 60-cell solar modules. The connector can be used in industrial PV module manufacturing without system […]

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Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact

As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019.   Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […]

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Egypt Could Meet Over 50% Electricity Demand via Renewable Energy: IRENA

The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares of renewable energy could reduce the country’s energy bill by up to USD 900 million annually in 2030. Egypt has the potential to generate up to 53 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares […]

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Nestlé Waters NA, ENGIE Resources Ink Renewable Energy Deal

As per the deal, ENGIE will supply over 50 percent of the energy needed for NWNA’s manufacturing and distribution facilities in Texas. Bottled waters supplier Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) has entered into a renewable energy pact with ENGIE Resources, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America. As per the deal, ENGIE will supply over 50 percent […]

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Shaw Air Force Base, Duke Energy Join Hands for New Solar Project

Duke Energy’s Solar Rebate Program helped with the costs of the Shaw project and has provided more than USD 50 million in rebates as an extra incentive for customers who wanted to go solar across its South Carolina footprint. Hunt Southern Group along with its military partner, Shaw Air Force Base, has collaborated with Duke […]

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Green Climate Fund Invests $1 Bn for Developing Countries

The 19 new projects amount to a total investment from GCF of USD 1,038 million, and including co-financing the projects will channel over USD 4,244 million of climate finance for low-emission, climate-resilient development. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) in its 21st board meeting in Bahrain has approved over one billion dollars of new projects and […]

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Innergex Buys 260 MW Solar Project to Expand US Footprint

The company further said that, this 260 MWDC photovoltaic solar prospective project is almost ready to be built upon signing of an offtake contract. In a bid to expand its US footprint to seven states, Innergex Renewable Energy (Innergex) has acquired a photovoltaic solar prospective project of approximately 260 MWDC from Open Road Renewables and MAP Renewable […]

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Marathon Capital Sells OCI Solar Power’s 66MW Project Ivory to DESRI

The project, located in Dawson County, Texas, is anticipated to reach commercial operation in November 2018. One of the leading financial advisory and investment banking firm Marathon Capital has sold OCI Solar Power’s 66 MWDC in-construction solar photovoltaic project (Project Ivory) to D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI). However, the company said that, OCI Solar Power funded the […]

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