Category: Solar Systems

India-based solar energy developer and EPC company U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions has partnered with Ryse Energy, a distributor of renewable energy solutions specializing in wind turbines, to implement hybrid renewable energy systems off the coast of Jaffna in Sri Lanka. The project encompasses a combination of solar and wind energy, integrating 530 kW of wind power, 1,700 kW of solar power, 2,400 kWh of battery power, and a 2,500 kW standby diesel power system across the islands of Delft, Nainativu, and Analaitivu. The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority recently signed…

Valley News – Energy issues up for votes at Upper Valley town meetings LYME — From a regulatory standpoint in Lyme, solar panels are no different from a garden shed. A set of zoning amendments on this year’s Town Meeting warrant will ask voters to consider making a distinction. Three municipal buildings already have solar and 105 — more than 10% of homes in Lyme — have it too, but the town’s zoning ordinance as is silent on anything having to do with the renewable energy source, said David Robbins,…

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Gannett Mark Thompson March 3, 2024 at 11:59 AM Regarding “Wind, solar power do work in extreme weather,” Opinion, Feb. 18: I think your guest columnist, John Hensley, did a great job exposing the real story behind what happened with wind and solar power systems during recent extreme weather events. In his column, he pointed to the resiliency of wind and solar systems as equal to or greater than carbon-based sources as they became stressed. But I think we should consider the even larger picture in justifying renewables in extreme…

On February 29, 2024, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) announced that the cost of electricity  increased by 37 per cent in 2023, with the price projected to increase over the coming years. To put it into perspective, the price of 50 Kilowatts (KW) of electricity increased by 42.7 per cent while the price of 200 Kilowatts rose by 31.8 per cent. 50 KW in this case, can power a water heating system, cooking, and washing machine among other household appliances. Besides high electricity prices, Kenyans have also had…

Understanding the basics of solar energy, Installing panels on your roof, Modern home photovoltaics design, Building PV electricity 4 March 2024 Understanding the Basics of Solar Energy and How Solar Works Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint and cut down on hefty energy bills? Then solar energy may be a ray of hope for you. Harnessing the power of the sun to supply our electrical needs can be a game-changer for eco-conscious homeowners. But understanding the finer points of solar can be like trying to decode another language.…

Jordan Invites Bids For 5 MWp Azraq II Solar Power Plant The Jordanian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has officially opened the bidding process for the construction of a 5.0 megawatt-peak (MWp) grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Azraq. Named Azraq II, this project is a continuation of the successful Azraq I PV plant, funded through a bilateral debt swap mechanism with Spain. National and international firms experienced in solar PV projects are invited to participate in the tender. The selected bidder will handle the entire project,…

HDB Singapore Awards SolarNova 8 Tender To Sunseap Leasing For 130 MWp Solar Panels Installation The Housing & Development Board (HDB) has granted its largest solar leasing tender to Sunseap Leasing, part of EDP Renewables APAC, under the SolarNova program. This initiative encompasses the installation of solar panels on approximately 1,075 HDB blocks and 101 government sites, with a solar capacity of 130 megawatt-peak (MWp), surpassing earlier estimates. The SolarNova 8 tender also introduces a novel advanced technology, developed in collaboration with EtaVolt, to extend the lifespan of solar panels…