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November 18, 2019

GCC to create 50,000 concentrated solar power jobs by 2030

Solar careers in 2030 will include 124,000 solar PV jobs, 50,000 concentrated solar power (CSP) jobs, and 23,000 jobs for small-scale solar rooftop projects. The GCC will have 40GW of utility-scale PV projects and nearly 200,000 solar power jobs, said the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) ahead of the Solar Expo & Forum, a leading …

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May 9, 2019November 17, 2020

Is UAE Leading the Way for Concentrated Solar Power in GCC?

In April 2019, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published a report on a “roadmap to 2050” in terms of renewable energy. The report highlighted the possibility that by 2050, about 86 percent of the world’s power demands could be met by renewable power. It also highlighted that 50 percent of global electricity production could …

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January 31, 2019

IRENA: Middle East Voncentrated Solar Power cost reductions require creative financing

Developers of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) must use innovative financing structures to minimize costs amid a growing demand for funding, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said in a report on the Middle East region, published January 15. The GCC members are Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, …

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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.… […]