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Solar and wind energy are on the rise in the United States

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Now.Solar

Clean energy is booming in the United States.  According to “Renewables on the Rise 2023,” the seventh edition of our annual report on the state of clean energy in America, the United States now generates nearly 12 times as much … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2022

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Now.Solar

IntroductionThis ninth edition of IRENA’s Renewable energy and jobs: Annual review series provides the latest estimates of renewable energy employment globally. In addition to IRENA’s own calculations, the report is based on a wide range of studies and reports by … Continue reading →

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Uttar Pradesh – Request for Proposal (RfP) For Procurement of 215 MW Power From Grid Connect Solar PV Power Projects Through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Request for Proposal (RfP) For Procurement of 215 MW Power From Grid Connect Solar PV Power Projects Through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process RfPNo: 01/UPNEDS/GRID Connect/RfP/2015 Dated:31.01.2015 Issued By: Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, (UPNEDA) UPNEDA will … Continue reading →

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Global Status of Carbon Capture and Storage 2013 – One step forward, one step back

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Click Here for global-status-ccs-2013 Report A new survey finds a sharp drop in large-scale integrated projects to capture CO2 from energy systems and bury it underground. This drop from 75 projects to 65 over the past year is yet more evidence … Continue reading →

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Australian company launches the solar-powered tuk tuk – Just what we need in India

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

An Australian solar producer is changing the way tuk tuk’s are powered. Australian owned, Star 8 Solar, has developed a new tuk tuk, SolarTuk, which runs by using solar power from its rooftop. Tuk tuks or auto rickshaws are an essential form of urban … Continue reading →

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Innovation in renewable-energy technologies is booming – RE Patents on the rise

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

New study shows that from 1970 to 2009, Japan led the world in the number of patents related to photovoltaics (solar cells). Over the last five years of that period, the number of solar patents worldwide increased by 13 percent … Continue reading →

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After Fukushima Disaster, Advocates Argue Only Safe Nuclear Power Is None At All

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: If Japan, a quality conscious nation can’t deal with a natural disaster, Indian Nuclear Power Plants touted as a resolution for Indian Energy woes are a disaster just waiting to happen. Disposal of Nuclear waste is another area which … Continue reading →

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Six Myths About Renewable Energy – The impact on jobs and other assumptions that don’t hold up anymore

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Ritesh: This is a US Article, however India has a far higher RE mix with Hydro being a major component and is driving 30%+ of the total energy generated in India. Solar+Hydro are capable of providing almost 100GW today based … Continue reading →

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Solar Road Panels Offer Asphalt Alternative

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Photo Gallery: A Bright Future for Highways Currently the solar road panels cost about three times as much as conventional roads, the Brusaws say. But over time, they add, the technology could begin to actually turn a profit. Solar Roadway … Continue reading →

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Mercom reiterates its global PV installation forecast of approximately 38 GW for 2013, 23% growth year-over-year

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Mercom Capital Group, reiterated its global photovoltaic (PV) installation forecast of approximately 38 GW for 2013, strong 23 percent growth year-over-year, noting improving market conditions, in its recent analysis.  “After years of overcapacity, bankruptcies and record low prices, we are … Continue reading →

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Trade War: SolarWorld challenges US import duty rates and loopholes

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The key challenge is SolarWorld’s attempt to appeal the so-called ‘scope ruling,’ which enabled Chinese module manufacturers to avoid duties if they used solar cells produced outside China. PV manufacturer SolarWorld is taking the United States government to court for … Continue reading →

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Solar manufacturing costs ‘driven by scale rather than cheap labour or subsidies’

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Advanced technologies are expected to enable manufacturers in both regions to reach a more competitive scale through improved access to capital Production scale rather than low labour costs has driven China’s boom in manufacturing PV modules, according to a joint … Continue reading →

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Environmental data: how solar modelling software is taking blind spots out of PV output and O&M downtime

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

A software company from California is making some inroads in predictive modelling for the solar industry. We look at how it is using weather variables, such as the effect of snow on solar generation and predictive data to make solar … Continue reading →

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Poor Chinese power imports: Consumers to bear the brunt

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Poor quality of Chinese equipment imports to add to power production woes For years, Indian power equipment manufacturers have been complaining to the government over cheap imports from other countries, especially China. On their part, government did bring in some measures to protect … Continue reading →

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Global microinverter market to quadruple by 2017

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Sales of microinverters will increase by a factor of four in the next four years in view of growing demand in foreign markets, according to a new report by market research firm IHS. Commercial systems are expected to account for … Continue reading →

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EY Cleantech Turnaround Report Shows Renewable Energy Recovery

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Despite challenging market conditions, bankruptcies and consolidation, key indicators show signs of improvement in the clean tech sector, according to EY’s newly released annual cleantech industry performance report. “The cleantech sector globally has shifted to growth. Resource scarcity, energy security … Continue reading →

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Solar thin-films may fall under local sourcing ambit, but with caveat

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

To avoid issues with the US at the WTO, the compulsory sourcing norm will only apply to power supplied to government agencies. India may extend compulsory local sourcing conditions on solar thin films, mostly imported from the US, in the … Continue reading →

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First Solar to manufacture new crystalline silicon line from end of 2014

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: Writing on the wall for Thin Film! “CdTe isn’t suitable for residential or small commercial – that’s half the global market.” Denis de Ceuster, Tetrasun has achieved a third party confirmed efficiency of 21.4% with its n-type silicon cells First … Continue reading →

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EU solar trade deal sets floating price on Chinese panels

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The EU and China have announced the terms of the deal to end their long-running solar trade dispute, setting a minimum import price linked to industry price reports. The initial price level was not released at the time of publication. … Continue reading →

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China imposes anti-dumping duties on US, South Korean polysilicon

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

U.S. and South Korean polysilicon manufacturers will face anti-dumping import tariffs in China of up to 57% beginning July 24. U.S. producers REC and Hemlock face the highest rates. China’s Ministry of Commerce is set to impose import duties of … Continue reading →

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Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Organizations for Rural Area Energy Access Programme and Solar Based Rural Energy Access Work of MNRE, New Delhi.

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

F. No. 4/1/2013-Energy Access Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Energy Access Division) 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003. Dated the 09th July, 2013. Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Private Companies/ Organisations/ Agencies, Government Companies, … Continue reading →

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Date set for start of India’s solar anti-dumping investigation

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The Indian government has announced a date for a preliminary hearing for its investigation into anti-dumping allegations against PV module manufacturers in China, Taiwan, USA and Malaysia. The investigation was announced last year following a petition by the Solar Manufacturers Association, representing … Continue reading →

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Why gas based electrics are the cars for this decade! by Ritesh Pothan

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

This article was published in the April edition of Energy Next Magazine Vehicles are now the most polluting segment of any urban society and a lot of thought needs to go behind their detrimental effect to Indian society as a … Continue reading →

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Germany’s solar-power success: Too much of a good thing?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar panels on a German house. It’s been a long, dark winter in Germany. In fact, there hasn’t been this little sun since people started tracking such things back in the early 1950s. A few days before Easter, the streets of Berlin … Continue reading →

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Solar power producers oppose any anti-dumping duty on imported gears

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

(In the last batch of the projects…) Ten solar power producers, including Jackson Ltd, Vikram Solar, Symphony Vyapar Pvt Ltd and Lexicon Vanijya Pvt Ltd have written to the ministry of new and renewable energy ( MNRE) saying imposition of … Continue reading →

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Could Kurzweil be right about solar, the Google of energy?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Ray Kurzweil presents his cost curves on solar at Berkeley University earlier this month. Paula Mints’ slide doesn’t look a million miles away from one of Kurzweil’s exponential graphs. Cleantech investors often talk about the quest for the ‘Google of … Continue reading →

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Amonix CPV system breaks peak efficiency record

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Amonix CPV module has set a new peak efficiency world record. Image: Amonix. Concentrated PV (CPV) manufacturer Amonix claims to have converted a record 36% of sunlight into energy in a module trial at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory … Continue reading →

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Solutions for the new age – my article on the future of private transport in Energy Next Magazine

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Vehicles are now the most polluting segment of any urban society and India is no exception either. With the current trend of diesel taking precedence, this issue needs to be looked into and a lot of thought needs to go … Continue reading →

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IEA: Global solar capacity nearing 100GW milestone

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Image: St Gobain Despite the uncertainties plaguing the European and Chinese markets in particular, a new report has revealed that 28.4GW of solar PV capacity was installed in 2012, bringing total global capacity to 89.5GW in the 23 countries in … Continue reading →

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Citigroup: How solar module prices could fall to 25c/Wp

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Energy analysts at global investment bank Citigroup suggest that the cost of solar PV modules could fall beyond most expectations in coming years – and reach a cost of just 25c a watt by 2020. The prediction is included in … Continue reading →

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What next after the polysilicon apocalypse of 2012? – An analysis on why module prices are hardening

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Polysilicon prices plummeted last year, but signs of recovery are emerging. A year ago in the inaugural edition of PV-Tech’s sister digital publication, Solar Business Focus, we provided a detailed update on the PV polysilicon industry and the impact overcapacity was … Continue reading →

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Completely Solar Powered Solar Impulse to fly across US with SunPower cells in May

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Solar Impulse’s trip across the US is its last “mission” before attempting a zero-fuel round-the-world flight in 2015   The world’s first solar-powered plane will begin its attempt at a coast to coast crossing of the United States in May … Continue reading →

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EPIA: Self-consumption can drive PV storage reducing need to install grid storage and reinforcements

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Natgrp: India needs to promote storage at the rooftop levels to grow at a consistent rate and reduce losses / overheads of infrastructure The European PV Industry Association (EPIA) has endorsed the recent European Commission (EC) working paper on PV … Continue reading →

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The largest PV System Integrator / EPC companies for 2012: First Solar, Sun Edison, BELECTRIC…..

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

IHS’s table of the world’s top 15 EPC companies. Source: IHS. US giant First Solar became the world’s largest engineering, procurement and construction contractor (EPC) last year, according to a report from IHS Research. The study also revealed a shift … Continue reading →

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Mixed Greens: EU talks climate targets as global fossil subsidies hit $2tn for oil, natural gas, coal and electricity production

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The European Union has proposed a new package of carbon and renewable energy targets for 2030 that could see the introduction of a 40 per cent carbon reduction target, as well as a 30 per cent share target for renewable … Continue reading →

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Age of renewables: Why shale gas won’t kill wind or solar

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The emergence of the shale gas boom in the United States, and the discovery of significant reserves in Australia and elsewhere, has prompted many people in the energy industry to proclaim a “golden age” of gas, one that will cause … Continue reading →

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China warns EU against imposing tariffs

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

China warns EU against imposing tariffs Chong Quan the deputy representative of MOFCOM said the Chinese government has advised the EU to show restraint in order to avoid a trade war. China has told the European Union to expect a … Continue reading →

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‘Reconsider decision to drag India to WTO on solar energy’ – Eminent American and International Organisations

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

  WASHINGTON: A dozen odd eminent American and international organisations have asked the US to reconsider its decision to drag India to WTO over solar energy policy. In a letter to US Trade Representative (USTR) on 20th March 2013, these organisations have … Continue reading →

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Japan could overtake Germany and US as second largest solar market in 2013 with 120% (5GW) increase in installations

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The residential market continues to act as a “lifeline” for struggling Japanese companies. Image: IHS The Japanese PV market is predicted to experience a 120% growth spurt in 2013, according to a new report from market analysts at IHS. In … Continue reading →

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Crunch in module availability as EU hardens stance against China

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Updated: The European Commission’s anti-dumping investigation into PV modules shipped into EU countries from China is having a major impact on module availability and forcing distributors, project developers and installers to alter purchasing decisions, PV-Tech reveals. The start of import registration … Continue reading →

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