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The world and China’s largest solar photovoltaic power plants in 2023

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the relentless pursuit of cleaner and greener energy solutions, China has emerged as a global leader in pioneering solar projects that redefine the boundaries of innovation. From the towering heights of the Himalayas to the vast expanse of the … Continue reading →

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Photovoltaic solar power plants can provide a vital home for native insects

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

Solar farms can provide key habitats for insects and other pollinators to rehabilitate the local environment, according to new research. US researchers have found that when fields housing solar photovoltaics (PVs) are planted with native plants, they can attract large … Continue reading →

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Rio Tinto acquires 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic plant in Australia

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Now.Solar

Rio Tinto, the mining giant, on Wednesday announced a deal to buy all the electricity from the 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm in Australia, in an effort to cut their global carbon emissions in half by 2030. The 25-year agreement … Continue reading →

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Vietnam considers importing wind power from Laos amid electricity shortage concerns

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

In an effort to address potential power shortages in its northern region, Vietnam is considering importing wind power from its neighboring country, Laos. The national energy monopoly, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), has requested approval to import at an economically viable rate … Continue reading →

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Corporations Purchased More U.S. Clean Energy in 2022 Than Ever Before

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released a report today that shows corporations purchased more clean energy in 2022 than any previous year. The Clean Energy Powers American Business report provides a detailed picture of how commercial and industrial (C&I) companies are driving … Continue reading →

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RWE orders two 100-megawatt electrolysis plants for GET H2 in Lingen

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

With almost two years left until the target date, GET H2, one of the most advanced hydrogen projects in Germany, is picking up the pace. RWE has ordered two 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers from Linde Engineering, the world’s leading industrial … Continue reading →

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Decarbonisation Pathways for Southeast Asia

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryThe International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Institute of Energy Economic, Japan (IEEJ) have developed and published long-term decarbonisation pathways for Southeast Asia and Indonesia. This paper provides a comparison of modelling approaches, quantitative drivers, and results from the … 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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Renewble Readlness Assessment Paraguay

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Now.Solar

Introduction Country profileThe Republic of Paraguay is located in central South America and bordered by Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. The country has a landlocked area of 406 752 square kilometres, divided into two natural regionsby the Paraguay River. The eastern … Continue reading →

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Renewable Technology Innovation Indicators: Mapping progress in costs, patents and standards

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Now.Solar

Solar photovoltaic Solar photovoltaics (PV) offer one of the clearest pictures of how technology innovation can drive costs lower and improve the performance of a technology. The impact of economies of scale, learning-by-doing and process improvements in manufacturing, as well … Continue reading →

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How one man singlehandedly created a forest from a sandbar

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  The Hindu From sandbar to forest: Jadav Payeng, the determined caretaker. Over the last 30 years, Jadav Peyang in Assam has single-handedly transformed a barren sandbar into a lush forest thriving with wildlife This story is not just about … Continue reading →

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