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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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RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION COSTS IN 2020

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Now.Solar

FOREWORD Renewables are becoming more and more competitive in the energy landscape. The data from the IRENA Renewable Cost Database shows cost declines continued in 2020, with the cost of electricity from utility-scale solar photovoltaics (PV) falling 7% year-on-year, offshore … Continue reading →

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BRACING FOR CLIMATE IMPACT: Renewables as a climate change adaptation strategy

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION THE SHIFT TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGIESClimate change has multidimensional impacts on human society and on natural systems. Climate change impacts, both direct and indirect and both short and long term, have become more evident – from extreme weather events … 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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SECTOR COUPLING IN FACILITATING INTEGRATION OF VARIABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY IN CITIES

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION The importance of cities in shaping global climate action Cities are a key driver of global economic growth, which over the past half century has been powered primarily by fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), as illustrated in … Continue reading →

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NDCs AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS IN 2021: Are we on the right path to a climate-safe future?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Now.Solar

Introduction Since the historic signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement in 2015, nearly all countries have committed to limiting the increase in the average global temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius (°C) this century compared to pre-industrial levels, … 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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Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation The Hydrogen Factor

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Now.Solar

FOREWORDThe accelerating deployment of renewables has set in motion a global energy transformation with farreaching geopolitical implications. The report “A New World”, released in 2019 by IRENA’s Global Commission on the Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation, was the first foray … Continue reading →

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TOWARDS A PROSPEROUS AND SUSTAINABLE AFRICA

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION Energy supply has long been recognised as a crucial catalyst to advance economic and social development goals globally. Economic activities typically require the availability of sufficient, affordable, and reliable energy. Public institutions also need an adequate supply of electricity … Continue reading →

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Renewable energy for agriculture: Insights from Southeast Asia A focus on heating and cooling needs

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionThe agriculture sector, comprising farming, fisheries and forestry, is a key economic sector in SoutheastAsia. It contributed to 10.5% of the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020, with the sector playing a much stronger role in economies such as … 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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Bioenergy for the energy transition Ensuring sustainability and overcoming barriers

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Now.Solar

BIOENERGY IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION CURRENT DEPLOYMENT STATUS AND SHARE IN THE ENERGY MIXGlobally, bioenergy remains the largest renewable energy resource, contributing to around 12% offinal energy consumption (see Figure 1.1). It can be used for power generation and end … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLE ENERGY BENEFITS LEVERAGING LOCAL CAPACITY FOR SOLAR PV

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Now.Solar

ABOUT IRENAThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, … Continue reading →

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Wind energy: A gender perspective

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Now.Solar

The expansion of renewable energy promises a broad array of benefits. That renewables aregood for energy security, air quality and health, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is well known. What many do not realise, however, is that the … Continue reading →

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Towards 100% renewable energy: Utilities in transition

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Now.Solar

The adoption of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in particular Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, has led to a global consensus around the need … Continue reading →

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How India’s Solar and Wind Policies Enabled its Energy Transition

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Now.Solar

In 2015, India announced ambitious targets for renewable energy—175 GW by 2022—oneof the largest expansion initiatives in the world. Just four years later, at the United enewable energy (RE) capacity to 450 GW by 2030 (PIB 2019). India’s journey to … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Outlook: Lebanon

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION Country Background GeographyThe Lebanese Republic is a sovereign state located in Western Asia adjoining the eastern edge of the Mediterranean region from the south along a 79 km border. It has a total territory of 10 452 km2, with … Continue reading →

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Recycle: Bioenergy

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Now.Solar

Introduction Climate change is one of the greatest threats of our era. Over the past decade, energy-relatedcarbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions have increased by 1% per year on average. If the historical trends were to continue, energy-related emissions would increase … Continue reading →

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Green hydrogen: A guide to policy making

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Now.Solar

Green hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be used in many different applications. However, its actual use is still very limited. Each year around 120 million tonnes of hydrogen are produced globally, of which two-thirds are pure hydrogen and … Continue reading →

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Planning and prospects for renewable power: Eastern and Southern Africa

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION Southern and Eastern Africa are endowed with extensive untapped renewable resources. With rapidly declining costs and increasing policy support, solar PV and onshore wind generation technologies have, in recent years, established strong business cases and begun taking off at … Continue reading →

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EU Market Outlook For Solar POwer 2020-2024

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Now.Solar

EU solar markets 2020 Solar power in the European Union has shown strong resilience in 2020 despite Coronavirus negatively impacting everyone’s lives in many ways. While the solar industry has successfully worked on further reducing costs for solar power generation, … Continue reading →

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The Green Future Index 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Now.Solar

A ranking of 76 economies on their progress and commitment toward building a low carbon future. Introduction Efforts to combat climate change have been taking shape for more than a decade, but, until now, many have largely generated empty words, … Continue reading →

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Solar, the new Gateway to the decentralised Energy System

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Now.Solar

CHAPTER 1. DECENTRALISATION: A new mega-trend in the European power sector For an increasing number of consumers in Europe, distributed generation combined with othersmart solutions represents the perfect way to control their energy bill. Other behavioral factors may of course … Continue reading →

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AGRI-PV: HOW SOLAR ENABLES THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION IN RURAL AREAS

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryReaching the ambitious objectives of the European Green Deal will require a profound shift in the EU’s agricultural and energy sectors. Agricultural photovoltaics (“Agri-PV”) offers an innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solution to simultaneously promote sustainable agriculture and the clean … Continue reading →

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PV WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIN

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Now.Solar

ExECUTIVE SUMMARY:This study aims to analyse the current state of play of the PV waste management landscape in India and to provide recommendations on how to enhance the policy framework around it. A comparison of the EU and Indian regulatory … Continue reading →

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TARIFF FRAMEWORK FOR PROCUREMENT OF POWER BY DISTRIBUTION LICENSEES AND OTHERS FROM WIND-SOLAR HYBRID PROJECTS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ISSUES FOR THE STATE OF GUJARAT

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Now.Solar

Order No. 04 of 2021 In the Matter of: Tariff framework for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees and Others from Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy Projects and Other Commercial issues for the State of Gujarat. INTRODUCTION BackgroundIn exercise of the powers … Continue reading →

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Records tumble as ‘historic’ 2020 US solar deployment tees up decade of growth

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Now.Solar

The US solar sector smashed multiple records in 2020 as the industry recorded an “historic” fourth quarter, teeing up a forthcoming decade where installations are expected to more than quadruple.Those figures, included within the new edition of the US Solar … Continue reading →

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Overview of Solar Rooftop Sector in India

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Now.Solar

India lies in the high solar insolation region, endowed with significant solar energy potential. The total solar power potential in the country, as estimated by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), is approximately 749 GW2 including solar rooftop. TERI has estimated … Continue reading →

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Basic customs duty on solar modules and cells likely next week

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Now.Solar

The Centre is likely to impose a basic customs duty on imported solar modules and cells next week. “The Department of Revenue has informally given their nod,” a top official from the Ministry for New & Renewable told BusinessLine. MNRE had … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh Solar Policy 2019

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Ritesh Pothan

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE & INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT – Development of Solar Power in Andhra Pradesh – Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy-2018 – Orders – Issued. ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE & INVESTMENT (PR.II) DEPARTMENT G.O.MS.No. 1 ORDER: Dated: 03-01-2019 Read … Continue reading →

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Gujarat Solar Policy 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Gujarat Government announced a new solar power policy which seeks to provide incentives to generating units and significantly scale up production from this renewable and clean source of energy. The Energy and Petrochemicals Department brought out the ‘Gujarat Solar Power … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Maharashtra Government has finalized its final Renewable Energy Policy. The policy will be known as Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2015. Regional committee will be established to monitor the overall progress of the policy and will be headed by the principal … Continue reading →

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Rajasthan Solar Policy 2014 looking for 25 GWp Solar Capacity

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Government of Rajasthan launched a new ” Solar Energy Policy-2014″ to pave the way for establishment of 25000 MW solar capacity in the state. The main objectives of the policy are creation of conducive environment for the investors in … Continue reading →

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Government of Karnataka revises the existing Solar policy and publishes the Karnataka Solar Policy 2014-2021

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Government of Karnataka in its endeavor to achieve minimum of 3% solar energy out of total projected consumption, proposes to install 2000 MW solar power by 2021 as below: Year 2014-15 2015  -16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020  -21 … Continue reading →

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APTEL drops Tamil Nadu’s solar rider

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: Another large nail in the coffin for Solar in India. Business interests taking pre-eminence over actual solutions. Wind power is no guarantee of power and TN will continue to suffer power cuts those months of the year that wind … Continue reading →

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Spinning mills’ body files case against TN solar policy

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Tamilnadu Spinning Mills’ Association has filed a petition with the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity asking the Tribunal to declare Tamil Nadu Government-imposed ‘solar purchase obligation’ null and void. (Above) Houses constructed under the Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House … Continue reading →

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AP Solar bidding – List of bidders, bid location and capacity details

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

[Updated: Total Bid Capacity has been updated from 1339.5 MW to 1354.5 MW owing to addition of new information which was not available previously – 15 MW bid by Swiss Park Vanijya Pvt. Ltd. added to the list]… At around 3 pm on … Continue reading →

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Salient features of state policies, by MNRE

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

We had published the state policy salient features on a number of occasions and so has MNRE MNRE has published the salient features for the states with solar policies on 20th Nov 2012, click here for the detailed document. This … Continue reading →

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Chhattisgarh Grid Based Solar Policy 2012 – 2017

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Chahattisgarh_Solar_Policy_2012_2017 Chhattisgarh is the latest entrant into the solar club with the launch of its solar policy with provisions extending upto 2017. The target upto the year 2017 is between 500-1000MW of Solar Grid Power via Captive, Grid, Solar Parks, … Continue reading →

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Andhra Pradesh announces Solar Incentives to attract Captive and REC based solar projects

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

India’s Andhra Pradesh state introduced its first solar-energy policy, offering tax benefits to projects and exemptions from power-transmission fees as the local government seeks investment to curb electricity shortages. Plants built by June 2014 will be able to claim the … Continue reading →

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Tamil Nadu Solar Land Rush begins

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Investors are recreating the oil rush of a century ago, only this time they are descending with fistfulls of cash on dustbowls and barren tracts in Tamil Nadu’s districts like Cuddalore, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, hoping to make big bucks from … Continue reading →

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