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Global Investments in Renewable Energy Hit $288 Billion: BNEF Report

The dip in investment in 2018 can be partly attributed to falling technology costs in solar photovoltaics, which meant that the required capacity could be secured at a lower cost and slowdown in PV installations in China. Global investment in renewable energy has hit $288.9 billion in 2018, with the amount spent on new capacity […]

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NEXTracker Achieves 20 GW Solar Tracker Milestone

NEXTracker with 20 GW of its smart solar trackers delivered and under active fulfillment globally, has become the first company to reach the milestone. NEXTracker, a Flex company, has announced its latest industry milestone, with 20 gigawatts (GW) of its smart solar trackers delivered and under active fulfillment globally. NEXTracker was named the No.1 supplier […]

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Around $1 Billion Approved for Environment & Climate Change at GEF

At the latest Global Environment Facility’s meet held in Washington, countries today approved programs and projects worth almost $1 billion to tackle growing threats to the environment At the 56th GEF Council meeting Countries approved programmes and projects close to $1 billion as they boost their efforts to tackle growing threats to the environment and […]

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Vestas Secures its Largest Order in Ukraine For 164 MW Wind Project

Denmark-based wind energy major, Vestas has secured its largest order to date in Ukraine. Long-term customer Vindkraft has placed the order with Vestas for the 164 MW wind project Myrnenska, located in the Kherson region in southern Ukraine. The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of 39 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year […]

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Waaree Commissions 49.5 MW Solar Project in Vietnam

Waaree Energies, one of India’s leading solar PV manufacturers, has announced the commissioning and inauguration of its 49.5 MW ground-mounted solar project in Vietnam. The project, in association with Song Giang Solar Power JSC, marks the company’s footprint in South East Asia. Developed in the Khanh Hoa province, the plant is expected to generate more […]

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Duke Energy Florida to Build 22 MW Battery Storage System

The company has scheduled the completion of all three projects by the end of 2020. Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has announced three battery storage projects, totaling 22 megawatts, that will improve overall reliability and support critical services during power outages. Collectively, the storage facilities will enhance grid operations, increase efficiencies and improve overall reliability for surrounding […]

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Kenya’s 1st Utility Scale IPP Solar Proj to Kick-off Construction Post Financial Close

Meanwhile, it is expected that the plant will reach commercial operation in mid-2020 as the construction work likely to take around twelve months. With an aim to power Africa’s growth trajectory, Globeleq is mulling to begin the construction of Kenya’s one of the first IPP-owned utility scale solar power plants post the financial close. This 40 […]

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Sterling and Wilson Solar Takes Top Spot as Global Solar EPC Service Provider

The company was also ranked as the largest Solar EPC solutions provider in India with a market share of 16.6%, 3 times the size of its closest competitor. Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited, a subsidiary of the Shapoorji Pallonji group, has been ranked as the world’s largest Solar EPC service provider by IHSMarkit in its […]

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Global Access to Electricity is Growing, but Falling Short of Sustainable Energy Goals

Despite significant progress in recent years, the world is falling short of meeting the global energy targets set in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2030.  Ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 remains possible but will require more sustained efforts, particularly to reach some of the world’s poorest […]

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