Tag Archives: AP Solar Policy

ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the official launch of its new annual Energy Storage Summit — ACP RECHARGE. The summit will connect the nation’s leading storage manufacturers, renewable developers, policy makers, and thought leaders for discussions on technological … Continue reading →

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New industrial policy proposes production of photovoltaic cells in Brazil

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

Brazil’s new industrial policy, launched this Tuesday (22), with guidelines for the period from 2024 to 2026 and which includes a series of objectives that the country must achieve until 2033, contains in its content some important issues for the … Continue reading →

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Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

Today the EU Member States agreed on their position for the upcoming negotiations with the European Parliament on the Net Zero Industry Act. The European Parliament adopted its own position in November. The Council and Parliament diverge on critical points as they … Continue reading →

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Innovative Policymaking is Crucial to Drive Green Hydrogen Market and Ensure its Sustainable Production

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023, the most realistic way to course correct the 1.5°C Pathway is by tripling renewable energy and the doubling of energy efficiency by 2030. Green hydrogen has an important … Continue reading →

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Lack of ambition and attention risks making electricity grids the weak link in clean energy transitions

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Now.Solar

Efforts to tackle climate change and ensure reliable supplies of electricity could be put at risk unless policy makers and companies quickly take action to improve and expand the world’s electricity grids, according to a special report released today by … Continue reading →

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America’s clean energy future needs #WindNow – and requires further government action

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Now.Solar

As countries around the world continue to focus on energy independence and climate-change targets, the United States has enacted legislation with the potential to change the renewable energy landscape in North America.  Today Siemens Gamesa, a global wind energy leader, … Continue reading →

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Investments in wind energy are down – Europe must get market design and green industrial policy right

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Now.Solar

Investments in wind energy in Europe fell in 2022. Orders for new wind turbines were down 47% on 2021. There was not a single investment in an offshore wind farm. The problem is inflation, with costs rising at a higher rate than … Continue reading →

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Grid Integration of Electric VehiclesA manual for policy makers

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary The electrification of road transport is a major driver of decarbonisation in the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, and providing charging solutions will be crucial for supporting this transition. The power sector plays a key role … Continue reading →

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Energy Technology Perspectives 2023

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary The energy world is in the early phase of a new industrial age – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing. Industries that were in their infancy in the early 2000s, such as solar PV and wind, and … Continue reading →

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The Evolutionof Energy Efficiency Policy to Support Clean Energy Transitions

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Now.Solar

IntroductionUsing energy more efficiently has proven to be an extremely successful and costeffective way to reduce energy demand. Highly developed and well proven policy instruments already exist to deliver increased energy efficiency, such as Ecodesign in Europe and Japan’s Top … Continue reading →

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A Vision for Clean Cooking Access for All

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

Nearly one third of the world still relies on rudimentary cooking means with grave consequences Today, 2.3 billion people worldwide – nearly one third of the global population – still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, … Continue reading →

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Credible Pathways to 1.5 °CFour pillars for actionin the 2020s

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Now.Solar

IntroductionGlobal energy‐related CO2 emissions rose 0.9% in 2022, reaching a new all‐time high of 36.8 Gt (IEA, 2022a).1 Land‐use related CO2 emissions remained at around 6 Gt in 2022. At the same time, record high fossil energy and electricity prices … Continue reading →

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Australia 2023 Energy Policy Review

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryEnergy transition towards net zero Since the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) last review of Australia in 2018, the Australian Government has stepped up its climate ambition at the federal level, building upon the goals and policies of states and … Continue reading →

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Greece 2023 Energy Policy Review

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary Greece’s energy and climate policies are centred on achieving net zero emissions by 2050 while ensuring energy security, improving economic competitiveness and protecting vulnerable consumers. The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), adopted in 2019, is the main … Continue reading →

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Italy 2023 Energy Policy Review

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryItaly’s energy system has changed notably since 2010 and today the country’s energy mix includes more natural gas and renewable energies and less coal and oil. From a lower base than the IEA average, Italy’s energy intensity, measured by … Continue reading →

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Critical Minerals Market Review 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Now.Solar

Introduction Critical minerals, essential for a range of clean energy technologies, have risen up the policy and business agenda in recent years. Rapid growth in demand is providing new opportunities for the industry, but a combination of volatile price movements, … Continue reading →

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Transitioning India’sRoad Transport SectorRealising climate and air quality benefits

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryRoad transport will play a key role in India’s clean energy transition India is among the fastest growing economies globally and will soon become the world’s most populous country. While road transport expansion and improvement typically serve as a … Continue reading →

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Emissions from Oiland Gas Operationsin Net Zero Transitions A World Energy Outlook Special Report on the Oil and Gas Industry and COP28

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary The production, transport and processing of oil and gas resulted in 5.1 billion tonnes (Gt) CO2-eq in 2022. These “scope 1 and 2” emissions from oil and gas activities are responsible for just under 15% of total energy-related … Continue reading →

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AP announces bidders of 1291MW vs 500MW of allocation for Solar Power Projects

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The lowest tariff quoted was by First Solar Power India Pvt Ltd at just Rs. 5.250 per KWh and the top 14 bidders out of 63 have walked away with 495MW of projects. The reason for the low quotes is the … Continue reading →

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Solar power bidders accept Rs 6.49/unit offer from AP for a total of 418 MW

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The State has received proposals to develop 418 MW at Rs 6.49 per unit price finalised by the Group of Ministers. Andhra Pradesh has received offers for setting up 418 MW of solar photo voltaic power generation capacity under the … Continue reading →

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AP allow more firms to set up solar plants at Rs. 6.49 provided they submit their applications in the next 4 weeks

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to permit any company to set up a solar photovoltaic unit in the State assuring them of Rs 6.49 paise per kWh. Interested solar power developers have been told that they can submit applications within … Continue reading →

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