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Coffee Farmers In Ethiopia Now Use Solar Dryers To Boost Output

Covestro has developed specialized solar dryers made of polycarbonate to assist coffee farmers in Ethiopia during the harvest season. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, aims to support disadvantaged regions globally with simple, effective technologies. Six solar dryers have been installed in Ethiopia, with the project gaining […]

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Spain’s Push For Solar Manufacturing With €210 million Funding

Under the NextGenEU initiative, Spain’s Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has awarded more than €210 million in funding to seven solar PV manufacturing projects. Called the RENOVAL programme,  it is being managed by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving (IDAE in Spanish). It announced the results last week. The funds will be provided through […]

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5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments

Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […]

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Govt Proposes Mandating RE for Open Access, Captive Users

The Indian government has recently amended the renewable Energy Consumption Obligation (RCO) rules to facilitate open access consumers and captive power users, ensuring a smoother regulatory framework for renewable energy obligations. The Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a notification detailing these changes, aiming to enhance compliance with renewable energy consumption mandates. The government has sought […]

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Future Solar Plans 4 GW Module Capacity, Eyes Cell Production

Indian solar module manufacturer Future Solar, which started its journey in the market barely a year back, is now planning to diversify its business and augment its capacity. In an interaction with Saur Energy, the management of the firm highlighted the expansion plans of the firm. The Gujarat-based company now has plans to boost its […]

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India Sees Second Largest Rise In Energy Demand Globally: IEA

A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that India has become the second-largest contributor to the rise in global energy demand. The report states that India’s energy demand increase surpassed the combined growth of all advanced economies. This comes as global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024, exceeding the average growth […]

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Assam Discom Issues Tender For 1 GW Solar project

The Assam Power Distribution Company has invited sealed bids for the development and execution of EPC activities for the commissioning of a 1,000 MWp / 750 MWAC solar PV plant in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on a turnkey basis. It will also include a 400 kV / 33 kV pooling substation. The last […]

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India’s Wind Energy Capacity Touches 48.5 GW

India’s cumulative wind energy capacity has reached 48.5 GW, according to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The CEA’s most recent monthly report highlighted the addition of new wind energy capacities, indicating steady growth in the sector. As per the report, the country added 223 MW of new wind energy capacity in […]

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Trump’s Energy Policies Reshape US Priorities, Challenge India

In line with US President Donald Trump’s commitment to reversing policies implemented by the outgoing Biden administration, he announced a series of provisions that prioritize contracts related to materials, equipment, and services, aiming to maximize domestic energy supplies under specific circumstances. The US Congress has introduced several provisions concerning domestic energy. Notably, Section 101(c) authorizes […]

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