CleanTech Report October 24th 2019 |
AFRICAAfrican Energy Sector Gives Thumbs-Up To SA’s Energy BlueprintThe African Energy Chamber (AEC) on Friday lauded South Africa’s newly-approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019, calling it a breakthrough for the country. South Africa Plans 22GW Renewables SurgeThe plan, which maps out the energy mix for the next 10 years, envisages 14.4GW of new wind, 6GW of new solar and 2088MW of storage. South Africa PV Industry Welcomes 6GW Allocation Despite Time GapsA decision by South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to allocate 6GW of new large-scale solar over the next decade has been welcomed by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) for giving a “moderate level of certainty” to the industry. |
ASIAAsia Poised To Become A World Leader In Wind Energy Market By 2050Asia is set to become the world leader in the wind energy over the next few decades and “dominate” both the onshore and offshore wind power industries, said a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. India To Develop Renewable Energy Projects Along Pakistan BorderIndia plans to build a string of renewable energy projects along its sun-baked, wind-whipped western border, officials said Monday, as New Delhi continues an ambitious programme to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. United Overseas Bank Launches First Solar Industry Ecosystem In AsiaUnited Overseas Bank (UOB) yesterday launched U-Solar, the first solar industry ecosystem in Asia to power the development and adoption of renewable energy across Southeast Asia. |
AUSTRALIATrina Shifts Focus To Australia’s Big Solar Market, Grid Delays And AllGlobal PV giant Trina Solar, which says it currently supplies around one-third of Australia’s residential solar installations, is shifting its focus to the utility-scale and large commercial and industrial markets, with an integrated smart solar offering. Meralli Rolls Out Another “Small But Smart” Solar Farm In South AustraliaAnother small, but smart and battery-ready solar farm has been completed by developers Meralli Solar in South Australia, with the installation of the 8.9MW (DC) Baroota project in just eight weeks. Australia Wants To Build A Giant Underground ‘Battery’ To Help Power The NationGovernments around the world are looking to boost renewable energy capacity as they race to cut their reliance on fossil fuels. But one of the big questions they face is how to keep the lights on when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. |
EUROPEHow The Dirtiest Power Station In Western Europe Switched To Renewable EnergyThe Drax Power Station in Yorkshire, England, used to spew out millions of tons of carbon dioxide a year by burning coal. But over the past eight years, it has overhauled its operations by converting four of its six coal-fired units to biomass. The plant’s owners say it now generates 15% of the country’s renewable power. Prysmian And Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Sign New Worldwide AgreementPrysmian Group has been awarded a global contract to supply wind turbine tower and nacelle cables and assemblies by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. This award reaffirms Siemens Gamesa and Prysmian Group’s long and solid history of partnership in the wind industry and is an important step in increasing current and future growth opportunities. Europe’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Opens In FranceThe most powerful floating solar PV plant in Europe was inaugurated in southern France on Friday (18 October), marking another milestone in the development of solar energy. The Rhône valley in southern France is best known for its fine wines and gorgeous food. Now, it can also add solar power to its list of attractions. |
LATIN AMERICAColombia Hails ‘Revolution’ As It Awards Renewables Deals Worth $2.2BColombia has awarded contracts for wind and solar projects worth about $2.2 billion, the government said on Tuesday, as part of its efforts to boost renewable energy generation in the Andean country. Brazil’s Ceará State Sees A 117GW Offshore Wind PotentialBrazil’s north-eastern state of Ceará has an offshore wind potential of 117GW off its 573km coastline, the Federation of Industries in the State of Ceará (FIEC) told Recharge. Solar Energy Transforms Villages In Argentina’s Puna HighlandsResidents of San Francisco, a community of just 54 people in Argentina’s Puna region, stand next to solar panels that began to operate in early October, supplying all their electricity and providing them with street lighting for the first time. It is the fourth completely solar town in the province of Jujuy, on the border with Bolivia and Chile. |
MENADubai To Exceed 7% Clean Energy Target For 2020Dubai will have up to 8.5 percent of its energy mix coming from clean energy sources by 2020, according to Saeed Al Tayer, the managing director and chief executive of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). We Need To Build Electricity Bridges Between Europe And AfricaThe solar thermal complex at Noor Ouarzazate in the Atlas mountains is at the heart of Morocco’s renewable energy drive, producing over 580MW of electricity. Mustapha Bakhouri explains the country’s plans to develop its renewable energy programme and build energy connections with Europe. UAE’s Bee’ah Hires Masdar, Tesla To Power New Sharjah HQBee’ah said on Monday it will power its iconic new headquarters in Sharjah with solar energy, reinforcing its commitment to championing sustainability and innovation. |
NORTH AMERICASignify Buys Cooper Lighting For $1.4BSignify, the world leader in lighting, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Eaton to acquire Cooper Lighting Solutions for USD 1.4 billion (approx. EUR 1,270 million) in cash. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2020. Renewable Energy To Expand By 50% In The Next Five YearsGlobal supplies of renewable electricity are growing faster than expected and could expand by 50% in the next five years, powered by a resurgence in solar energy. After PG&E Blackout, California Homeowners Shift To Solar And BatteriesThe Northern California blackouts this month, coming after years of increasingly destructive wildfires, showed millions of people how fragile their power grid could be. Now that power has been mostly restored, many residents are trying to reduce their reliance on it, driving sales of solar and battery technology. |
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