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The Solar Revolution – A Catalyst for Healthier Communities Everyone’s talking about solar energy these days and it’s not just about being eco-friendly; it’s actually beneficial for our health too! By switching to solar power, we’re cutting down on all those nasty air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Solar energy saves us money on healthcare and helps grow fresh, healthy food sustainably. It’s not just about us – it’s about being ready for whatever climate change throws our way. Solar power isn’t just a trend, it’s a game-changer for building healthier, happier communities. 1. Reduced Respiratory Illnesses Solar…

Joao Barreto EDPR NA Distributed Generation has acquired a portfolio of four community solar projects under development in Illinois from Renewable Properties. The 20 MW portfolio is expected to generate approximately 42 GWh of solar energy annually. “EDPR NA DG is proud to support Illinois’ clean energy commitment and is grateful to partner with Renewable Properties to contribute to the state’s renewable energy goals,” said Joao Barreto, CEO of EDPR NA Distributed Generation. “Community solar installations provide energy independence and economic empowerment for cities across the country, and this portfolio will help us further support…

South Korea’s Standard Energy says the first batch of equipment has arrived at its new 3 GW silicon wafer and 3 GW smart solar cell factory in Thailand. Production is expected to start in July. June 10, 2024 Patrick Jowett Standard Energy’s 3 GW silicon wafer and 3 GW smart solar cell factory in Thailand has secured its first batch of equipment as it prepares to start production.The $100 million facility, which Standard Energy says will be the third largest smart factory in Thailand, is located in the LK Rayong Industrial City Hub, in the southeastern part of the country.Construction…

Two-year-old Monalee has developed an online platform for American homeowners looking to purchase solar PV and storage systems. The software enables the process from quotations to financing, installation and after-sales support. June 10, 2024 Valerie ThompsonMonalee, a US-based software company serving the consumer solar market, has developed a web-based platform to enable investments in residential rooftop PV and related home energy systems.The software provides estimates, quotes, financing, permitting, installation and interconnection services after the homeowner enters their address, current bill and choice of PV or battery, or both. It also calculates savings, a subsidy or credit calculator and after-sales support…

Ha Sy Dong, Vice Chairman of Quang Tri Province Speaking to VietNamNet about QuangTri’s growth, Ha Sy Dong, the vice chairman of Quang Tri province, said that selling carbon credits, which was once a far-fetched dream, has become a reality. Could you please tell us about the carbon credit potential in Quang Tri agriculture? We have many old forests with various rare and precious wood species. We also have native plants and wild flora and fauna. These provide the basis for assessing carbon absorption and storage and the potential for ecotourism. By 2023, the natural forests in Quang Tri could…

The U.S. International Trade Commission has unanimously decided that solar cell production in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, supported by local incentives, is hurting the U.S. industry. This decision paves the way for the Commerce Department to finalize its decisions on countervailing duties by July 18 and anti-dumping duties by October 1. June 10, 2024 John Fitzgerald WeaverBy pv magazine USAIn its preliminary findings, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) found reasonable evidence that the domestic solar panel manufacturing industry is being significantly harmed by imported solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. These countries have been found to…

Q Energy’s Whinfield Solar PV park. Image: Q Energy The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has called on the next government to support renewable energy, such as solar. As oil and gas production from the North Sea declines, the country will become more dependent on imports over the next five years. Using renewable energy, such as solar energy, can provide some of the cheapest energy on the market. With production in the North Sea at risk of declining, Britain now has a unique opportunity to transition to a cleaner electricity system – something the government has set a 2035…

Release by Scatec, a distributed solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) solution, will expand its solar and storage capacity in Cameroon by 28.6 MW and 19.2 MWh across two solar power plants. June 10, 2024 Patrick JowettScatec has signed two lease agreements with Cameroon’s national electricity company, ENEO. The deals will expand Scatec’s solar and battery storage capacity in the country to 64.4 MW of solar and 38.2 GWh of BESS, spread across two locations.The company completed the solar power plants in Maroua and Guilder, northern Cameroon, in September 2023. The projects currently have 35.8 MW of solar capacity…

Philippine authorities have deployed the country’s largest solar-powered irrigation system, with more than 1,000 solar panels and two submersible pumps. The system will benefit more than 200 farmers and is the first of its kind to be constructed over an irrigation canal, thereby preserving agricultural land. June 10, 2024 Patrick JowettThe Philippines has deployed a solar-powered irrigation system in Isabela province, in the northeast of the country. The PHP65.7 million ($1.1 million) project was built between July 2023 and February 2024 and features more than 1,000 solar panels. It can produce 739,200 W of power for its two submersible pumps,…

The portfolio consists of five buildings built or under construction, with a combined solar energy generation of 132 GWh per year. Image: UK renewables. British Solar Renewables (BSR) has completed its first portfolio financing. The facility is funded by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Lloyds Bank. The portfolio consists of five assets built or under construction in the UK and Australia, with a combined solar energy generation of 132 GWh per year. They will benefit from contracted income from AR5 from Contracts for Difference (CfD) utilities and corporate PPAs. BSR will deliver, build, own and operate its pipeline of projects,…