Solar energy is now the cheapest way to add electricity in many markets across the globe, a new report released by Wood Mackenzie has revealed. The cost of solar energy is expected to continue to decline and the market to expand even without the help of government subsidies and environmental Read more…
The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has set a levelized tariff for solar projects under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program. In the order, the TSERC set a levelized tariff of ₹3.13 (~$0.043)/kWh for solar projects between 500 kW and 2 Read more…
As much as 209GW of new photovoltaic (PV) capacity could be installed globally in 2021, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s latest forecast. BNEF’s first quarter 2021 Global PV Market Outlook predicts a minimum of 160GW of new capacity will be added in 2021, up from 141GW installed in 2020. Read more…
First Solar will supply up to 2.4 gigawatts (GW)DC of its high-performance, responsibly-manufactured, Series 6 photovoltaic solar modules to Intersect Power, LLC in one of the largest aggregate orders for the modules to date.SAN FRANCISCO and TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — US-headquartered First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) Read more…
Solis will promote the culture of anti- grid surge protection for residences and C&I roof that have solar power supply systems to ensure the safety of photovoltaic installations. In a PV system, we usually focus on lightning strike surge, but what can’t be ignored is short circuiting linked to the Read more…
The Indian solar industry added just 3.2 GW of solar in 2020 as the market slumped by 56% due to COVID-related disruptions. However, Mercom expects expects 2021 and 2022 to be two of the strongest years to date. But, the reluctance of the distribution companies (DISCOMs) to sign power sale Read more…
Clean and accessible energy is an integral part of sustainable development. Access to clean energy such as solar can address air pollution and energy poverty; empower women; improve human health; and unleash local enterprise and entrepreneurship. Ensuring access to clean and affordable energy can be a challenge. Cost, technical deficiencies, Read more…
On 15 December 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the 2013 regulation on trans-European networks in energy (TEN-E). The revised TEN-E Regulation is currently under discussion in the European Parliament and the Council, which will prepare their negotiating positions. The 2013 TEN-E Regulation sets out EU guidelines Read more…
Setting an amitious goal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to meet all its energy requirements from clean solar energy. Speaking to IANS, Anuj Dayal, Executive Director (corporate communications), DMRC, said, “Delhi Metro is a pioneer in the Metro sector in solar power generation. It is currently producing Read more…
The Himachal government has launched a comprehensive programme to solve the power problem in far flung areas. While electricity problems in remote areas have been solved through hydel power generation, use of solar power has been encouraged in other parts of the state, which has also reduced electricity bills.After the Read more…