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Energy

2017 marks the first year in which more electricity in Europe was generated from wind, sun, and biomass than from coal
31.01.2018

2017 marks the first year in which more electricity in Europe was generated from wind, sun, and biomass than from coal

The growth in renewable energies, however, varies greatly from country to country / Greenhouse gas emissions [...]
PV Magazine reports major milestones for PAYG solar in Africa – but for whom?
23.01.2018

PV Magazine reports major milestones for PAYG solar in Africa – but for whom?

According to PV Magazine the two major milestones for off-grid in Africa are: the industry would has [...]
Role of Renewable Energy in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
22.01.2018

Role of Renewable Energy in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Energy is the most important resource for progress and growth of any agriculture. Pakistan being agro-based [...]
Renewables and Improved Cooling Technologies Key to Reducing India’s Water Use
18.01.2018

Renewables and Improved Cooling Technologies Key to Reducing India’s Water Use

New IRENA-WRI analysis finds that urgent action can significantly lower intensities of water withdrawal and consumption, [...]
Onshore Wind Power Now as Affordable as Any Other Source, Solar to Halve by 2020
14.01.2018

Onshore Wind Power Now as Affordable as Any Other Source, Solar to Halve by 2020

New IRENA report finds all renewable technologies to be competitive by 2020. Diese Meldung teilen [...]
Solar PV in Africa: Falling costs driving rapid growth
11.01.2018

Solar PV in Africa: Falling costs driving rapid growth

Among the most transformative events of the current decade has been the dramatic, and sustained, improvement [...]
Global corporate funding into the solar sector came to $12.8 billion in 2017
10.01.2018

Global corporate funding into the solar sector came to $12.8 billion in 2017

Total global corporate funding into the solar sector, including venture capital/private equity (VC), debt financing, and [...]
Renewable Energy Can Account for 37% of Thailand’s Energy Mix by 2036
10.01.2018

Renewable Energy Can Account for 37% of Thailand’s Energy Mix by 2036

More ambitious renewable energy deployment could save over USD 9 billion annually Diese Meldung teilen [...]
Where next for the off-grid solar sector in Africa and Asia? Six megatrends for 2018
09.01.2018

Where next for the off-grid solar sector in Africa and Asia? Six megatrends for 2018

In 2017 the off-grid industry in Africa and Asia saw some significant progresses in terms of [...]
Solar powered paradise
24.12.2017

Solar powered paradise

SolarWorld supplies solar modules with a capacity of 150 kWp for a hybrid power station on [...]
Lightsource and BP join forces to drive growth in solar power development worldwide
21.12.2017

Lightsource and BP join forces to drive growth in solar power development worldwide

BP to invest $200m in Lightsource over three years for a 43% stake in the business. [...]
Continued Emissions May Cause Global North-to-South Shift in Wind Power By End of Century
16.12.2017

Continued Emissions May Cause Global North-to-South Shift in Wind Power By End of Century

The rapidly growing wind energy industry may be challenged by changes in locations of wind resources. [...]
Transformation to wind and solar could be achieved with low indirect greenhouse gas emissions
14.12.2017

Transformation to wind and solar could be achieved with low indirect greenhouse gas emissions

Wind and solar provide a much better greenhouse gas emissions balance than fossil-based technologies. Diese Meldung [...]
(Re)defining access to modern energy
11.12.2017

(Re)defining access to modern energy

Access to modern energy is often defined, explicitly or implicitly, as physical connection of households to [...]
Is power supply a priority for African people?
10.12.2017

Is power supply a priority for African people?

Electricity is an important problem, according to surveyed citizens, though not their most important problem. Diese [...]
The impact of wind energy on jobs and the EU economy
02.12.2017

The impact of wind energy on jobs and the EU economy

Wind energy has transitioned in the last decade from a niche technology to an industrial sector [...]
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Battery Energy Storage Systems: Key to Renewable Power Supply-Demand Gaps

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Energy
31.08.202631.08.2026

Solar output in European countries boosted by up to 17% on hot days, helping to meet higher power demand from heatwaves

Energy
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IRENA Study Quantifies Levelized Cost of Electricity for 24/7 Supply

Energy
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Global electricity demand growth set to accelerate as power systems adjust to recent shocks

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