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Volkswagen’s Charging Brand Elli Partners PV Provider Otovo For Home Charging Solutions

German auto major Volkswagen Group continues to pivot towards an electric vehicle future. Elli, its home grown brand for charging and energy, and Otovo, the leading European solar platform have  announced their strategic partnership. Their joint goal is to offer a holistic solution that combines clean solar energy with electric mobility. Together, Elli and Otovo […]

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BluPine Energy Signs PPA with APL Apollo Group For 61.65 MW Solar Plant

BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with APL Apollo Building Products (a wholly owned subsidiary of APL Apollo Tubes Limited), India’s largest structural steel tubes & pipes manufacturing company. The pact was signed for the establishment of a 61.65 MW solar […]

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US DOE To Invest $9.5 Million In Four Solar Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has declared plans to invest $9.5 million in four new projects with the goal of increasing public awareness and confidence in large-scale solar advancements. This program supports the US’s objective of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, which is an important step given that the DOE estimates that 40% […]

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IEA Forecasts Solar PV Investment To Exceed USD 500 Bn In 2024

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) recent report on world energy investment found that investment in solar PV surpassed all other generation technologies combined. It found a noticeable rise in solar panel costs that have decreased by 30% over the last two years. International Energy Agency (IEA) report said, “The prices for minerals and metals which […]

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US Solar Installed Capacity Soars 71% In Q1 2024, Hits 200-GW Mark

US Solar Manufacturing Association (SEIA) recently reported setting a record 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in the United States during Q1 2024. The organization claims this to be the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to the US Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 report released by the […]

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Octopus Australia To Develop 1 GW Wind Farm, Acquires Land For Project

UK-based Wind Energy firm subsidiary, Octopus Australia has announced the successful acquisition of an additional 28,000 hectares of land near Deniliquin, NSW, for the development of the new 1GW Merino Wind Farm. This land is adjacent to the 400MW Saltbush Wind Farm also owned by Octopus. According to Octopus, with this latest acquisition, the company […]

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US Invests $ 9.5 Mn To Study Social Dynamics Of Siting Solar Project

The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced an investment of $9.5 million for four new projects. This study was undertaken to examine the ways that siting practices can influence public attitudes toward and permitting of large-scale solar facilities. The research is expected to generate actionable insights that improve outcomes for host communities. It particularly […]

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Li-Ion Batteries To Face Competition From Long-Duration Storage: Report

Global energy research body BloombergNEF Research recently released a report analyzing the Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) growth and compared its efficacy with the popular Lithium-ion batteries. The study found that the LDES has witnessed rapid growth which garnered interest worldwide. The report anticipates that LDES will out-compete with lithium-ion batteries in some markets as decarbonization […]

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32 American Forest Villages Get Clean Power From Solar Microgrids

Power Construction Corporation of China (Powerchina) officially handed over the first site of the second phase of a microgrid photovoltaic project in Suriname recently. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname, and Chinese Ambassador to Suriname,Han Jing, among other dignitaries, attended the handover ceremony. The landmark project will provide more people in remote villages […]

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