Category Archives: Government

Hungary 2022 Energy Policy Review

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Now.Solar

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has conducted in-depth peer reviews of its member countries’ energy policies since 1976. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of and learning from international best practices. By seeing what has worked … Continue reading →

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Global Energy andClimate Model

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Now.Solar

Overview of model and scenarios Since 1993, the IEA has provided medium- to long-term energy projections using a continually-evolving set of detailed, world-leading modelling tools. First, the World Energy Model (WEM) – a large-scale simulation model designed to replicate how … Continue reading →

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Spain to award 220 MW of Concentrated Solar Power in Oct 25 auction

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Now.Solar

The ministry for the ecological transition reserved 140 MW for distributed solar PV projects of up to 5 MW, and 380 MW for concentrated solar power (CSP), biomass-based and tech-neutral schemes. The Spanish government expects to hold the next renewable … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic made in China

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Now.Solar

PV relies entirely on China, unlike wind power and concentrated solar power, and there is a risk of substituting China-made PV for reliance on natural gas and oil from Russia. The world scored a new record in 2021, producing 132.8 … Continue reading →

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Spanish Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, officially opens Naturgy’s first battery storage centre worldwide in Australia

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Now.Solar

On Wednesday, the Spanish Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, officially opened the first battery storage facility to be operated by the Naturgy power company anywhere in the world. During her visit, the minister was told about the cutting-edge … Continue reading →

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China now has 30 Concentrated Solar Power Projects with Thermal Energy Storage Underway

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Now.Solar

The development of Concentrated Solar Power is entering into a fast track in 2022 here in China.  Within the Multi-Energy RE complexes combining with PV and/or Wind, CSP is playing a role as stabilizer and regulator, easing the power fluctuation and … Continue reading →

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“Overriding public interest” is essential to the expansion of wind energy

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Now.Solar

The EU wants a massive expansion in renewable energy. It wants wind energy to grow from 190 GW today to 510 GW by 2030. But Europe is not building enough wind farms to reach this target. We should be building … Continue reading →

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ACP Applauds Biden Announcement to Diversify and Stabilize the U.S. Battery Supply Chain

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

Today, the Biden Administration announced that the Department of Energy is awarding $2.8 billion in grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 20 manufacturing and processing companies for projects across 12 states, along with the American Battery Materials Initiative, a new … Continue reading →

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Half of the energy storage capacity that Enel Green Power is building is located in Italy

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Now.Solar

Half of the energy storage capacity that Enel Green Power is building is located in Italy, and it’s about to reach 2 GW. Our goal is to reach 9 GW worldwide by 2030. Batteries – and storage systems in general … Continue reading →

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Low wind turbine orders call for step change in Europe’s energy security strategy

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Now.Solar

Wind turbine orders in Q3 2022 fell by 36% compared with Q3 2021. Europe urgently needs to solve permitting and strengthen its wind energy supply chain. Inflationary cost pressures, slow permitting and uncertainty around the EU’s emergency electricity market interventions … Continue reading →

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IRENA Rolls Out Indonesian Energy Transition Roadmap

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Now.Solar

As climate concerns mount, and the world looks to gather in Egypt at COP27 in early November to deliver a collective response to the crisis, a new report outlines a comprehensive energy roadmap for accelerating renewable energy and energy transition … Continue reading →

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Offshore wind energy can create half a million jobs in Ceará

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Now.Solar

The forecast would be based on Sedet’s calculations that every 1 gigawatt of installed power offshore would generate around 9,000 jobs. However, the potential to be explored on the coast of Ceará is 48 GW, considering all the planned projects, … Continue reading →

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Nine new countries sign up for Global Offshore Wind Alliance at COP27 in Sharm-El-Sheikh

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Now.Solar

Global alliance will play major role in transforming targets into action, closing the renewable energy implementation gap while tackling economic, energy security and climate challenges. COP27 has seen nine new countries including Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, … Continue reading →

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India Boosts Its Border Infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Now.Solar

Hectic construction and repair of roads and bridges are visible in large parts of the Indian border state of Arunachal Pradesh, which witnessed military action during the brief war between India and China from October 20 to November 20, 1962. … Continue reading →

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2020 UN THAILAND RESULTS REPORT

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Now.Solar

FOREWORD Throughout 2020, UN Thailand repositioned rapidly to support public health and social-economic responses to the COVID-19 pandemic while at the same time ensuring continued progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. In the collaborative work of all UN agencies, the … Continue reading →

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SOLAR ENERGY PROFILE Results of General Election Might Set the Stage for Solar to Play a Much Greater Role in Thailand’s Energy Mix

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Now.Solar

The first ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member state to institute the equivalent of a feed-in tariff (FiT), more solar power capacity has been installed in Thailand than in any other of the 10 ASEAN members. That’s a diverse … Continue reading →

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Electricity Market Design Principles

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Now.Solar

The Australian Energy Council (AEC) has asked KPMG to provide advice on long-term market design principles that support a sustainable energy future for Australia and allow for the assessment of potential market design changes.1 We have also been asked to … Continue reading →

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OFF-GRID SOLAR MARKET TRENDS REPORT 2020 March 2020

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Now.Solar

Context and Key Definitions Over the past decade, the biennial Lighting Global/GOGLA Market Trends Report has been the anchor of the Lighting Global/GOGLA franchise of market data and trends reports, which are the go-to source of sector information for investors, … Continue reading →

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Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Now.Solar

2020 was a challenging year for Trina Solar. With the outbreak of COVID-19, all localities urgently entered a state of pandemic control, and the rapidly spreading pandemic took a heav y toll on the global economy, the new-energy industry being … Continue reading →

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Algeria Solar investment opportunities

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Now.Solar

ForewordThe SolarPower Europe Emerging Markets Workstream was launched in March 2018 to identify new avenues for business and cooperation, and to contribute to the global energy transition. Since its creation, the workstream has continued to grow and now comprises 150 … Continue reading →

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Middle East Solar investment opportunities

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword The SolarPower Europe Emerging Markets Workstream was launched in March 2018 to identify new avenues for business and cooperation, and to contribute to the global energy transition. Since its creation, the workstream has continued to grow and now comprises … Continue reading →

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Operation &Maintenance

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Now.Solar

Best Practice Guidelines South Africa edition Foreword Welcome to the South Africa edition of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Best Practice Guidelines. Building on Version 4.0 of SolarPower Europe’s O&M Best Practice Guidelines, this edition is adapted to the South … Continue reading →

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Canadian Solar Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Now.Solar

Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We achieved strong results in the second quarter of 2022, with solar module shipments, revenue and gross margin all at or exceeding the high end of prior guidance. Sequentially, we grew our module shipments … Continue reading →

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Korea 2020 Energy Policy Review

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive summary Korea’s energy sector is characterised by the dominance of fossil fuels, which in 2018 accounted for 85% of total primary energy supply (TPES), a strong dependence on energy imports at 84% of TPES, and the dominance of industrial … Continue reading →

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI EXTRAORDINARY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION LETTERS PATENT APPEAL NO. 556/2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Now.Solar

OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules(Requireqtents for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019: Clarification – reg. MNRE decided to enlist the eligible models and manufacturers of solar PV Cells & Modules complying with BIS standards and publish … Continue reading →

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In Energy Breakthrough, India Added More Renewable Than Fossil Fuel Capacity for the First Time Last Year

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Now.Solar

India added more energy capacity from renewable energy sources last year than from conventional sources like coal for the first time, an important breakthrough for a country that struggles with high greenhouse gas emissions and deadly air pollution. Not only did renewables exceed conventional sources, … Continue reading →

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URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL WATER

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Now.Solar

Australia’s variable climate has placed the nation’s water industry in a unique position to capitalise on its significant capabilities and strengths in managing water resources. As a result, the Australian water industry has leading-edge capabilities and expertise developed through a … Continue reading →

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Best Practice Manual for Investment in Ground Source Heat Pumps in India

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionAbout the Financing Investment in Clean Energy Platform Under the European Union (EU) – India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (www.cecp-eu.in), which was agreed at the EU-India Summit in 2016 and confirmed in 2017, 2020 and 2021, the EU Delegation … Continue reading →

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Solar Inverter Market Industry Overview Research Report

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Now.Solar

With the increasing prevalence of alternative energy sources and growing number of technological innovations, the solar power industry is gaining ever-increasing importance in the commercial and residential landscape. Government support and rising concerns over environmental pollution are anticipated to boost … Continue reading →

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IMPLICATIONS OF WAVING THE ‘BIG STICK

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTIONBackground As part of its attempts to reduce electricity prices for consumers, the Federal Government has drafted legislation to prohibit three types of conduct by electricity businesses:1) Failure of electricity retailers to pass-on reductions in supply chain costs to residential … Continue reading →

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Australia’s ENERGY FUTURE: 55 BY 35

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive Overview The AEC has proposed an economy-wide interim emissions target of 55 per centreduction on 2005 levels by 2035 as a milestone on the way to net zero. This paper is one in a series of papers exploring the … Continue reading →

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ELEEMENTS OF ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY FOR INDIA

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTIONImproving energy efficiency of sectors and sub-sectors through technology upgrade together with maximum fuel switching to electricity is being increasingly recognized as the main strategy for a clean energy transition, as an electrified demand side is necessary to absorb the … Continue reading →

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Gap Assessment of training and skill building in Offshore wind energy sector in India

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive SummaryThe Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified the National Offshore Wind Policy in October 2015, to realize the Offshore wind power potential in the country. To instill confidence in the wind industry, the government also declared a … Continue reading →

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Is green the new growth paradigm?

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION On 12 October 2020 a webinar was organised with the title “Is Green the new Growth Paradigm? An India-EU High Level Webinar on Sharing Ideas on Green Recovery Post COVID-19”, with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Forest … Continue reading →

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Report on enhancing Solar PV rooftop uptake in India through innovative EU business models

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionGovernment of India has set an ambitious target of 175 GW of installed capacity of Renewable Energyby 2022, comprising 100 GW of grid-connected solar power, of which 40 GW3 has been targeted for solar rooftop. Though India has made significant … Continue reading →

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SMART GRID REPLICATION HANDBOOK FOR INDIA

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword India and the European Union come together to share their own knowledge to create a common new body of knowledge – the ‘Smart Grid Replication Handbook for India’. The Florence School could not be more grateful to the EU-India … Continue reading →

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Analysis of the relevance of deploying Smart ReadinessIndicator (SRI) in India

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionThe European Union (EU) – India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership1 (CECP) was agreed at the EU-India Summit on 30th March 2016. The aim of this partnership is to reinforce cooperation on clean energy and implementation of the Paris Agreement … Continue reading →

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ค่าไฟฟ้าแพงหนุนติดตั้งโซลาร์รูฟท็อปโต แม้ราคาแผงสูงขึ้น-เงินบาทอ่อนแต่ยังคุ้ม

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Now.Solar

Expensive electricity bills support the installation of solar rooftops Even if the panel price is higher – the baht is weak, but still worth it. นายพลกฤต กล่ำเครือ นายกสมาคมผู้ประกอบการและช่างพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ เปิดเผยว่า ค่าไฟฟ้าผันแปรอัตโนมัติ (เอฟที) ที่ปรับขึ้นต่อเนื่องปีนี้ ทำให้ค่าไฟฟ้าที่ประชาชนจ่าย รวมเฉลี่ยมีโอกาสแตะ 5 บาทต่อหน่วยในงวดสุดท้ายปีนี้ (ก.ย.-ธ.ค.) และอาจทรงตัวสูงไปถึงปี 66 ทำให้ผู้ประกอบการและประชาชนทั่วไปหันมาติดตั้งการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์บนหลังคา (โซลาร์รูฟท็อป) มากขึ้น … Continue reading →

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النهوض بمصادر الطاقة المتجددة فالنهوض بمصادر البلدان الناميةالنهوض بمصادر الطاقة المتجددة فالنهوض بمصادر

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) in 2013 undertook to support renewable energy projects through a joint initiative with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Through that facility, the fund has dispensed AED 1,285 billion (USD 350 … Continue reading →

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EU Climate Diplomacy Weeks 2022

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Now.Solar

Introduction In September and October, EU Delegations and Embassies of EU Member States around the world are organising activities and host events to foster dialogue and cooperation on climate change, showcase success stories and inspire further action. In the running … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLES READINESS ASSESSMENT BOTSWANA

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Now.Solar

COUNTRY OVERVIEW Botswana is a landlocked country located in central–southern Africa, with a mean altitude above sea level of 1 000 metres and a total area of 582 000 square kilometres (km2 ). The official languages are English and Setswana, … Continue reading →

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Global Market Outlook For Solar Power 2021 – 2025

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Now.Solar

Global solar market In 2020, a year the world suffered from a severe health and economic crisis, solar was again the power generating technology with the highest net installed capacity, with a 39% share of all new installations for the … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Australia Report 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION The recent success of the Australian renewable energy industry makes it easy to forget just how far we’ve come. Back in 2015 when the Abbott Government threatened to abolish the Renewable Energy Target, there were serious doubts about the … Continue reading →

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Renewables Readiness Assessment

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Now.Solar

THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS INTRODUCTION RENEWABLES READINESS ASSESSMENTThe Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) is a tool developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to comprehensively evaluate the conditions for accelerated renewable energy deployment in a country. It is a country-led, … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLE ENERGY BENEFITS LEVERAGING LOCAL CAPACITY FOR SOLAR WATER HEATERS

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTIONA large number of stakeholders were interviewed and/or responded to questionnaires regarding the requirements for developing local capacity around solar water heaters. These included project developers, component manufacturers, service providers, energy authorities and representatives of national and global associations dedicated … Continue reading →

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FOSTERING LIVELIHOODS WITH DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE ENERGY AN ECOSYSTEMS APPROACH

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Now.Solar

Access to modern energy is a pre-requisite for socio-economic development. Yet, over 750 million people continued to live without electricity access in 2019 and many more had to contend with unreliable supply. The consequent economic and social cost is significant … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKET ANALYSIS

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Now.Solar

BACKGROUND AND SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW Africa is a continent rich in land, water and energy resources, with a young and fast-growing population. Already the world’s youngest continent, it is expected to grow to nearly 2.5 billion people by 2050, 80% of … Continue reading →

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URBAN ENERGY TRANSITION FOR THE GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF COSTA RICA

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYAs with other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Costa Rica is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, even though it contributed less than 0.05% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. The country has developed … Continue reading →

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China’s route to carbon neutrality: Perspectives and the role of renewables

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn September 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly that China would aim for a peak in its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by … Continue reading →

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GLOBAL HYDROGEN TRADE TO MEET THE 1.5°C CLIMATE GOAL

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYUnlike fossil fuels, for which large reserves are concentrated in certain countries and regions, renewable energy resources (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) are available at a viable scale in every country. The geographical concentration of fossil fuel reserves has made … Continue reading →

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