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The state-owned Infrastructure Development Co. Ltd. (IDCOL) of Bangladesh is providing loans to several jute and textile manufacturers to deploy 40 MW of rooftop PV systems. June 5, 2024 Syful IslamThree Bangladeshi jute and textile manufacturers will set up nearly 40 MW of rooftop and ground solar capacity to reduce their dependence on electricity grid and utility bills.State-owned IDCOL will provide 80% of the financing for the projects in the form of soft loans. “We have approved loans for these companies to set up solar roof systems,” IDCOL Deputy CEO SM Monirul Islam said. pv magazine.He said the companies will…
The Guyana Energy Agency has started accepting bids for the supply of solar energy equipment and solar installations in 21 public and community buildings. The deadline for registration is June 18. June 7, 2024 Patrick Jowett The Government of Guyana has opened a tender for the supply and supply of solar equipment and solar installations for 21 public and community buildings.The tender includes eight lots: multimodal inverters, PV modules, valve regulated lead-acid batteries (VRLA), lithium battery storage systems, roof mounting hardware for solar panels, system balancing equipment, electrical lines, fittings and electrical equipment.The technical specifications of each lot are fully…
Solar energy was the favorite technology to install. Image: MCS. Analysis carried out by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has shown that Cornwall leads all other local authorities in small-scale renewable energy installations in MCS, with solar being the favourite. The South West Province installed more than 1,800 renewable energy installations in 2024, for a total of 38,000. More than 15% of households in Cornwall have an MCS certified sustainable installation, including solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage. MCS data shows that solar is the most popular renewable energy technology in Cornwall. Since 2008, more than 27,300 MCS certified…
An image of a NextEnergy Capital solar park in Great Britain. Image: NextEnergy Capital. Solar Energy UK has published a manifesto stating that 50 GW of solar energy is needed by 2030, with 30 GW of carbon-free energy storage. In its first hundred days, it calls on the next government to publish a roadmap to achieve this. By the end of this year, Britain will have around 20 GW of solar power generation capacity, with 8 GW of energy storage. Solar Energy UK’s targets would increase this capacity in line with the current government’s target of 70GW of solar power…
Austrian researchers conducted tests on thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) as an alternative to conventional ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer and polyolefin elastomers (POE) to assess its use in glass-glass modules. They report that all TPO samples outperformed EVA and POE, especially TPO-3.5 encapsulants. June 7, 2024 Valerie ThompsonAustrian researchers assessed the degradation potential of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) encapsulants for use in glass-glass modules, as an alternative to conventional ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer and polyolefin elastomers (POE).“TPO films are currently used for niche products, such as colored double-glazed modules and building-integrated PV modules. Double-glazed modules require encapsulants with a significantly lower amount of…
The US has punctured the voluntary carbon market (VCM). Last week, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced a set of principles that President Joe Biden’s administration would like to see adopted by participants in VCMs – both in purchasing the credits the market trades in and in certifying the integrity of those credits.At first glance, this is an important step. Despite – or perhaps because of – the numerous controversies surrounding VCMs in recent years, and in a move at odds with the increasingly aggressive pushback in some parts of the US economy against institutional efforts to address the causes…
The Copperhead Solar & Storage location in Falls County, Texas. National Grid Renewables in turn announced the start of commercial operation Copperhead solar and storage project based in Falls County, Texas, further expanding the company’s clean energy economic benefits in the Lonestar State. Located in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market, Copperhead is a 150 MW solar and 100 MWh storage project that celebrated its groundbreaking in fall 2022. Copperhead is expected to contribute $25 million in direct economic impact, including $12. million in new tax revenues during the first 25 years of its existence. Additionally, and unique…
At a time of growing demand for battery energy storage, pv magazine spoke with Eloisa de Castro, CEO of Enerpoly, a Swedish company preparing to launch the world’s first zinc-ion battery mega-factory on its own territory. Now that the rechargeability issues have been resolved, the company expects its safe and durable zinc-ion batteries, which rely solely on a European supply chain, to increase their market share in the coming years. June 7, 2024 Sergio MatalucciFrom pv magazine ESS news placeThe energy storage market was worth between $44 billion and $55 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach $150 billion…
Fronius has unveiled plans to cut 350 jobs due to “continued weak sales” of its solar division. The Austrian inverter manufacturer significantly expanded production and hired new employees in 2022 and 2023. June 6, 2024 Jochen Siemer By pv magazine GermanyAccording to the Austrian Press Agency (APA), Fronius plans to cut 350 jobs.The company will reportedly reduce its workforce, especially at its production site in Sattledt. It blamed the “current solar crisis” for its decision.By the end of 2023, Fronius had already reduced working hours and temporary workers. The company said at the time that it was “well prepared” for…
The Rise of Renewable Energy In the face of escalating climate change and the need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, the search for sustainable energy has never been more critical. Renewable energy stands at the forefront of this battle, offering a beacon of hope for a cleaner, greener future. Renewable energy sources harness natural phenomena to generate power, presenting an alternative to traditional fossil fuels that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Among these sources, tidal energy, wave energy, and solar panels have emerged as promising contenders in the shift towards sustainability. As we delve into tidal energy, wave…