Tag Archives: Renewable Energy

São Paulo inaugurates floating photovoltaic plant at the Billings Dam

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Now.Solar

The completion of the works is scheduled for the end of 2025, with investments of R$ 450 million.The State of São Paulo inaugurated and delivered the first stage of implementation of the first floating solar photovoltaic plant in the capital … Continue reading →

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World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state’s electric power from coal and oil to solar photovoltaic and wind power.  “This … Continue reading →

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China proposes first standards for recycling wind turbines to manage imminent surge of retired equipment

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Proposed standards prioritise reuse and recycling of wind blades while banning landfilling and burning. By 2030, 35 million tonnes of waste from decommissioned wind and solar photovoltaic equipment will need to be recycled, recycling association says. China has issued its … Continue reading →

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Masdar in talks to build 1GW photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

Masdar is planning to build a photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq with an output capacity of 1,000 megawatts (MW) in the first phase. Officials from the UAE company discussed the project with Iraqi Electricity Minister Ali Fadil in Baghdad … Continue reading →

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EDP Renováveis starts the operation of the first hybrid wind power and solar photovoltaic project in Spain

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

The announcement confirms the pioneering role of EDP Renováveis ??in the development of new solutions to accelerate the energy transition. In 2023, the company had already started operations of hybrid parks in Portugal and Poland. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a leading … Continue reading →

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NTPC REL Initiates Bidding for 1200 MW Khavda Solar Project’s Photovoltaic Module Supply

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

The comprehensive scope of work for this package includes the manufacturing, supply, packing, forwarding, and transportation of open category crystalline solar PV modules. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has commenced the bidding process for the supply of solar photovoltaic … Continue reading →

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Head of International Energy Agency considers China world champion in wind power and photovoltaic

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has emerged as a world champion in green energy, achieving a remarkable surge in renewable capacity and playing a pivotal role in global energy cooperation, said Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).  Global renewable energy … 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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Revolutionizing offshore wind energy with green hydrogen

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

The offshore wind industry will explode in the coming years, with a projected capacity of 500 gigawatts on water by 2050. However, the challenge remains: how can this vast amount of energy be efficiently transported and used? Enter Copenhagen Energy … Continue reading →

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The price of photovoltaic solar panels

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

One of the biggest concerns for many countries worldwide is the cost of solar photovoltaic panels. The increasing need for sustainable energy sources necessitates governments and people to consider installation, upkeep, and operation costs. We will thoroughly examine several factors … Continue reading →

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