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Planning Year 2020-2021 Wind & Solar Capacity Credit December 2019

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive Summary The MISO system-wide wind capacity credit for the 2020-2021 planning year is 16.6 percent. Since 2009, MISO has embarked on a process to determine the capacity value for the increasing fleet of wind generation in the MISO system. … 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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Global Hybrid Solar Wind Energy Storage Market Report 2022 – Analysis by Product Type, End-user and Region

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Now.Solar

The “Hybrid Solar Wind Energy Storagemarket” provides a detailed analysis of global market size, regional and country-level market size, segmentation, market growth, Hybrid Solar Wind Energy Storage market share, competitive landscape, sales analysis, the impact of domestic and global market … Continue reading →

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New Report is Published about the Europe Solar Power Market 2020 – 2030 with Trends, Investments, Analysis, COVID-19 Impact, Projections

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Now.Solar

15th May 2020, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM Solar energy is the fastest-growing and lowest cost source globally. In Europe, solar capacity increased by 36 per cent to 8.5GW in 2018. However, 2019 was a huge success for the European solar PV market with a … 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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European Market Outlook For Residential Battery Storage 2021–2025

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword Welcome to our European Market Outlook for Residential Battery Storage 2021-2025.Solar & battery storage is probably the greatest couple in the energy transition – they truly bring out the best in each other. While solar shows larger versatility and … 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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Agrisolar Best Practices Guidelines

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword Agrisolar is a rapidly expanding sector with incredible potential. It brings together two major sectors of our society and economy: agriculture and energy. With the first edition of the SolarPower Europe Agrisolar Best Practices Guidelines, we take an exciting … Continue reading →

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Solar Sustainability Best Practices Benchmark

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword Welcome to the Solar Sustainability Best Practices Benchmark of SolarPower Europe.This report, stemming from the collaboration of industry experts in the SolarPower Europe Sustainability Workstream, presents the results of sustainability case studies and best practices along the solar value … Continue reading →

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EU Solar Jobs Report 2022 Addressing the solar skills challenge

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword by Commissioner Nicolas Schmit Welcome to SolarPower Europe’s EU Solar Jobs Report 2022. At a time when Europe is facing both long- and short-term challenges in its energy security, notably because of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, energy … Continue reading →

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Tunisia Solar investment opportunities

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Now.Solar

Foreword Tunisia has enormous solar potential with its significant global horizontal irradiation, improved investment framework, and highly educated and skilled talent pool to support the ambitious Plan Solaire Tunisien. However, until now, the country has fallen short of the intermediate … Continue reading →

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Canadian Solar Publishes 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Now.Solar

nvironmental In 2021, Canadian Solar achieved reductions in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy intensity, water intensity, and waste intensity of 17%, 18%, 53%, and 36%, respectively, from its 2017 baselines. Canadian Solar updated its 5-year rolling targets, aiming to … 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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How Hydrogen-Enabled Synthetic Fuels Can Help Deliver the Paris Goals

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive Summary As of this writing, the world is far off track for meeting the Paris climate goals of 1.5–2°C. Much of the carbon gap is because of the ‘difficult-to-decarbonize’ sectors such as shipping, aviation, and industry. Current projections still … Continue reading →

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ANNUAL SOLAR OUTLOOK 2022

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Now.Solar

executive summary The world will pass the 1 TWp installed solar capacity in 2022. This symbolic threshold is sure to be met after a record 191 GWp has been installed in 2021 based on various sources citing Bloomberg New Energy … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLES 2022 GLOBAL STATUS REPORT

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Now.Solar

Renewables experienced yet another year of record growth in power capacity, despite aftershocks from the pandemic and a rise in global commodity prices that upset renewable energy supply chains and delayed projects. The role of renewables in improving energy security … Continue reading →

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REPORT OF THE EXPERT GROUT

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Now.Solar

Today, India’s 275 GW of installed electricity generating capacity is significantly higher than 140 GW of peak demand. In fact, India’s coal generation capacity alone is higher than its peak demand. Despite installed capacity exceeding power demand, some parts of … Continue reading →

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Solar Risk Assessment: 2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Now.Solar

2021 marked the third year in a row that solar represented the largest share of new generation capacity in the United States. We should be proud of this feat, but our work remains cut out for us; continued supply chain … 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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Global polysilicon capacities to reach 536GW by year end 2023 – CEA

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Now.Solar

Global polysilicon capacities are on track to reach 295GW by the end of 2022 as six new facilities ramp up production this quarter, according to new research from Clean Energy Associates (CEA). The solar and storage advisory firm forecasts polysilicon … Continue reading →

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ENERGY TRANSITION OUTLOOK 2022

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Now.Solar

The present turbulence in energy markets is not inconsequential, however. Europe will transition to arenewables-dominated power system more rapidly, but higher energy prices may dampen investment in clean energy elsewhere. These two effects tend to offset each other globally over … Continue reading →

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CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION NEW DELHI

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Now.Solar

CORAM:Shri I. S. Jha, MemberShri Arun Goyal, MemberShri P. K. Singh, Member In the matter of: Approval of ‘Detailed Procedure for Connectivity and GNA’ under Regulation 39.1 ofthe Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Market Update Outlook for 2022 and 2023

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Now.Solar

Abstract Renewable electricity capacity additions broke another record in 2021 and biofuels demand almost recovered to pre-Covid levels, despite the continuation of logistical challenges and increasing prices. However, the Russian Federation’s (hereafter, “Russia”) invasion of Ukraine is sending shock waves … Continue reading →

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Solar Panel Project Report

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Now.Solar

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Spring 2022 Solar Industry Updat

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Now.Solar

From 2010 to 2021, global PV capacity additions grew from 17 GWdc to 172 GWdc. In 2021, global PV installs increased 19%, y/y. The total cumulative installed capacity for PV at the end of 2021 reached at least 939 GWdc. … Continue reading →

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hen the Power Grid Goes Out, Could Solar and Batteries Power Your Home?

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Now.Solar

Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic winds and flooding are likely to bring long-lasting power outages to large parts of Florida. The storm is the latest in a line of hurricanes and extreme heat and cold events that have knocked out power to millions of … 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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U.S. Low-Income Solar Programs & Incentives (2022)

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Now.Solar

American author and activist James Baldwin once said, “anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.”  Energy in America is no exception. As the U.S. Department of Energy explains, “low-income households pay … Continue reading →

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Top 24 Solar Energy Statistics for 2022

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Now.Solar

Solar Potential  Sunlight, a renewable source of energy, is the greatest source of potential energy on earth. However, only a fraction of the potential energy in sunlight that reaches the earth is captured and used to generate electricity. Every hour … Continue reading →

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TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2022TotalEnergies Publishes its Annual Contribution to theEnergy Transition Dialogue

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Now.Solar

Paris, September 27, 2022 – In view of the forthcoming COP27, the multi-energy Company TotalEnergies aims at improving the understanding of the global energy system and thus contributing to the Energy Transition debate with its annual publication, the TotalEnergies Energy … Continue reading →

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A DOUBLE-SIDED CAUSER PAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF FREQUENCY DEVIATION PRICING An ARENA-Supported Project Sponsored by the Australian Energy Council

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive Summary This is the second of a set of four reports to be prepared under an AEC/ARENA supported project to study the theoretical and practical bases for a specific implementation of Frequency Deviation Pricing (FDP), known as Double-Side Causer … Continue reading →

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Socio-economic footprint of the energy transitionJAPAN

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive summary Japan is one of the world’s most economically and industrially advanced nations. It is also one of the world’s largest consumers and importers of energy. The country is still heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports; however, renewables play … Continue reading →

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SOLAR PV A GENDER PERSPECTIVE

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Now.Solar

About the Gender Perspective Series The Gender Perspective series is an integral part of IRENA’s extensive research work on the effects of renewable energy deployment during energy transitions. The initial focus on employment creation and skills was expanded over time … 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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Led by Solar and Wind, U.S. Electrical Generation by Renewables Over the Past Year Has Grown by 17.5%

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Now.Solar

According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) provided almost a quarter of the nation’s electrical generation during the … 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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Revenue Adequacy for Generatorsin the WEM

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive SummaryBackground Marsden Jacob Associates (Marsden Jacob) was appointed by the Australian Energy Council (AEC) to undertake an assessment of the current and proposed revenue streams for generators in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and whether they provide revenue adequacy … 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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SOLAR REPORT JANUARY 2022

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Now.Solar

STATE OF SOLAR PV INAUSTRALIA Last year was another record-breaking year for rooftop solar in Australia. According to the latest data from the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) an estimated 3.04 million Australian homes and businesses had a rooftop PV system … Continue reading →

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ว่าด้วยเรื่องพลังงานไฟฟ้า ไทยเผชิญต้นทุนค่าไฟฟ้าสูงขึ้น คาดปี 66 ปรับเพิ่มอีก 16% จากปัจจุบัน!

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Now.Solar

on electric power Thailand faces higher electricity costs, expected in 66, an increase of 16% from the present! ไทยจะยังคงเผชิญแนวโน้มค่าไฟที่มีทิศทางขาขึ้นต่อเนื่องในปีหน้า จากต้นทุนเชื้อเพลิงที่ยังคงอยู่ในระดับสูง ประกอบกับการทยอยลดภาระอุดหนุนค่าไฟของภาครัฐ และเงินบาทที่ผันผวนในทางอ่อนค่า ในระยะเฉพาะหน้า ผู้ประกอบการอาจจำเป็นต้องรณรงค์ประหยัดไฟอย่างจริงจัง ขณะที่ในระยะกลาง ผู้ประกอบการที่มีความพร้อม อาจพิจารณาปรับใช้แหล่งพลังงานทางเลือกอื่นซึ่งมีต้นทุนค่าไฟที่ต่ำกว่า โดยเฉพาะโซลาร์รูฟท็อป ซึ่งสามารถตอบโจทย์ได้ทั้งด้านต้นทุนค่าไฟและกระแสรักษ์โลก ผลของสงครามรัสเซีย-ยูเครนที่ยืดเยื้อ ได้ก่อให้เกิดวิกฤตพลังงานกระจายตัวไปในหลายประเทศ โดยเฉพาะประเทศในยุโรปที่กำลังเผชิญกับความเสี่ยงทั้งด้านอุปทานที่ขาดแคลนและราคาที่เพิ่มสูงขึ้นของก๊าซธรรมชาติซึ่งเป็นแหล่งพลังงานหลัก Thailand will continue to face an upward trend … Continue reading →

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สหรัฐยกเว้นภาษีนำเข้าโซลาเซลล์ 1 ปีให้ไทย, เวียดนาม, กัมพูชาและมาเลเซีย

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Now.Solar

พลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ พลังงานโซลาร์เซลล์มาแรง แรงจนประธานาธิบดีโจ ไบเดนยังต้องยกเว้นภาษีนำเข้าให้ โดยเฉพาะชาติในเอเชีย 4 แห่ง นั่นก็คือ ไทย เวียดนาม กัมพูชาและมาเลเซีย การยกเว้นภาษีนำเข้าพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ของสหรัฐอเมริกานี้ จะมีเวลายาวนาน 1 ปี หลังจากที่ก่อนหน้านี้ทั้ง 4 ประเทศในอาเซียนถูกสอบสวนอย่างหนักเนื่องจากข้อหาให้ทุนจีนสวมสิทธิเป็นผู้ส่งออกโซลาร์เซลล์เพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงการเสียภาษี การสอบสวนดังกล่าวกินเวลายาวนานนับเดือน ซึ่งแถลงการณ์ยกเว้นภาษีดังกล่าวจะเป็นตัวช่วยสำคัญให้กับสหรัฐฯ ในการจัดหาแหล่งพลังงานโซลาร์เซลล์ได้เพียงพอต่อความต้องการใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าภายในประเทศที่กำลังยกระดับการผลิตให้เติบโตมากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ แถลงการณ์ดังกล่าวยังคาดหวังว่าจะช่วยลดภาระในการนำเข้าและส่งออกสินค้าของสหรัฐในประเทศเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ด้วย ปี 2021 ไทยส่งมอบโซลาร์เซลล์ให้สหรัฐฯ มูลค่า 1.07 พันล้านเหรียญสหรัฐหรือประมาณ 3.68 หมื่นล้านบาท คิดเป็น 49.1% ของการส่งออกโซลาร์เซลล์ทั้งหมด สหรัฐฯ คือตลาดส่งออกเบอร์ 1 ของไทย มูลค่าผลิตภัณฑ์ปี 2021 … Continue reading →

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SCALING UP RENEWABLE ENERGY DEPLOYMENT IN AFRICA IMPACT OF IRENA’S ENGAGEMENT

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Now.Solar

ENERGY TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA Since 2000, Africa has been experiencing rapid economic growth and improving social conditions. Average real gross domestic product reached 3.6% in 2017 and is projected to rise to around 4% in 2018 and in 2019 (African … 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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THE POST-COVID RECOVERY

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Now.Solar

An agenda for resilience, development and equality INTRO DUC TION The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated people’s lives around the world. On top of the tragic death toll, widespread lockdown measures have thrown the global economy into a severe crisis – … Continue reading →

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BUSINESS MODEL

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Now.Solar

DESCRIPTION An aggregator is a grouping of agents in a power system (i.e., consumers, producers, prosumers or any mix thereof) to act as a single entity when engaging in power system markets (both wholesale and retail) or selling services to … Continue reading →

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SOLAR ELECTRCITY FOR AGRI-FOOD

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryThis report presents analysis, findings and recommendations on the use of decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions for selected food value chains in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. It is a joint publication resulting from the strategic partnership between … Continue reading →

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