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December 10, 2018

Huge desert solar initiative to make Africa a renewables power-house

Solar projects stretching across the Sahel region are expected to connect 250m people with electricity by tapping into the region’s abundant solar resource. The details of the “Desert to Power Initiative” have been outlined as part of the Paris Agreement climate change talks at COP24 in Katowice, Poland this week. Energy poverty in Africa is …

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December 5, 2018

AfDB approves $221m loan for 100 MW Redstone Concentrated Solar Power project in South Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a senior loan of ZAR3bn ($221m) to the 100MW Redstone Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project, which is expected to improve South Africa’s energy mix and accelerate the transition to renewable energy. The solar power project, located in the Humansrus Solar Park, Northern Cape Province of South Africa, is …

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Sweeping review reveals impact of integrating AI into photovoltaics July 2, 2024
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 Artificial intelligence is set to enhance photovoltaic systems by improving efficiency, reliability, and predictability of solar power generation. In their paper published on May 8 in CAAI Artificial Intelligence Research, a research team from Chinese and Malaysian universities examined the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on photovoltaic (PV) […]
Redwire to Develop Solar Arrays for Thales Alenia Space's New GEO Satellites July 2, 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 11, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) announced it will develop and deliver Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space's Space Inspire satellites, the newest product line of geostationary (GEO) telecommunications satellites. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a prime manufacturer providing […]
Argentina starts removing solar panels from Chilean border July 2, 2024
Santiago (AFP) June 17, 2024 Argentina on Monday began removing solar panels that were installed by accident on the wrong side of its shared border with Chile, after a complaint from Chilean President Gabriel Boric. In late April, the Argentine Navy inaugurated a maritime surveillance post on the border with Chile, in the Patagonia region […]

Majority of Americans Support Renewables Despite Decline, Says Pew Research July 2, 2024
A recent Pew Research Center survey, “How Americans View National, Local and Personal Energy Choices,” finds that there’s been a dip in support for wind and solar development since 2020. Per the responses of approximately 8,700 U.S. adults, the share of those who support solar and wind expansion has dropped 12% and 11%, respectively, in […]
Rutgers, SolarEdge Pursuing Agrivoltaics Program July 1, 2024
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, has selected solutions from SolarEdge Technologies Inc. as a part of an innovative research and demonstration program to explore the potential of dual-use agrivoltaics for farmers across the state. Rutgers research will assist the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program that will be administered by the NJBPU. The pilot […]
Trinasolar Partners with University to Dive into Photovoltaics Research July 1, 2024
Trinasolar has launched a long-term collaboration agreement with the Institute of Solar Energy at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (IES-UPM) in order to pool their expertise to advance research in photovoltaic sciences and technologies. The collaboration aims to innovate in areas such as solar panel efficiency, the resilience and robustness of solar trackers, and improving solar […]

Soilar Tech launches solar panel cleaning classes for NABCEP credits July 2, 2024
There’s a new focus on professional solar panel cleaning techniques in the United States after the launch of the online community Solar Panel Cleaning Friends and certification school Soilar Tech. The groups will also sell approved cleaning equipment online. Soilar Tech is backed by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), and classes… […]
Solar plus roofing: A step-by-step guide July 2, 2024
Solar power’s growing impact in the US is undeniable, even if you don’t work on roofs all day. However, for professionals in the industry, there are lucrative opportunities to combine professional solar installations with their existing roofing services. As residential solar adoption climbs, your roofing customers are likely already inquiring about recommendations for and assistance… […]
3 reasons solar is the answer with Alex Honnold July 2, 2024
At our recent Empower conference, Alex Honnold — yes that Alex Honnold — spoke about the role solar can play in our energy transition. While you may know him from Free Solo, his NatGeo series Arctic Ascent, or any of his many other projects, his Honnold Foundation is a fierce advocate, and supporter, of solar.… […]