Category: Solar Systems

In the latest development about renewable energy adoption in the state of Jharkhand, the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has introduced new regulations (Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering) Regulations, 2024) aimed at promoting group net metering and virtual net metering. These regulations, enacted under the authority granted by the Electricity Act, 2003, underscore the commitment to fostering co-generation and renewable energy-based generation, aligning with the national policy framework advocating for energy security through renewable sources. Under the ambit of the Jharkhand State…

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Training and capacity-building become fundamental to effectively support the deployment of renewable energy technologies in Africa. For this reason, RES4Africa Foundation, under the umbrella of the RES4Africa Academy, provides multi-level capacity-building to guarantee open access, inclusivity, youth and women empowerment, linkages with industry and the labour market, and customization to local requirements, among others. February 5, 2024 RES4Africa With a rapidly growing population, half of whom are under 20 years old, the economic future of Africa demands increasingly more energy. While 43% of Africans still lack access to electricity, mainly in…

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The good news: v-pre You can install solar panels on your home in Alabama.  The bad news: v-pre You might not be able to save on your utility bills, especially with the state’s poor net metering policies. That doesn’t mean solar panels aren’t worthwhile, though. Solar panels can still provide you with backup power during outages and the knowledge that you’re reducing fossil fuel emissions. Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and we’ll instantly…

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Brazil surpassed the mark of 38 GW installed in solar power photovoltaic (PV) energy considering the centralized generation and distributed generation segments. This means that 16.8% of the Brazilian electricity matrix comes from solar energy. The data is from ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), and corroborated by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency). According to ABSOLAR, since 2012 photovoltaics generated more than 1.1 million jobs in Brazil. In addition, the institution also states that during this period there were R$ 184.3 billion in investments and R$ 51.7 billion in income…

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If you’re considering solar panels, the thought of saving some money by installing them yourself might hold a certain appeal. One of the lures of solar is more independence, so why not go it alone from the start? I installed a single solar panel on a vintage travel trailer years ago and hooked it up to a marine battery and a tiny inverter. Then I did it on another trailer. This gave me enough confidence to install a 1.2-kilowatt system for my family’s small off-grid home. But I still needed…

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Representational Image (IANS) Among the most industrialised states in the country and a power-guzzler, Maharashtra’s solar energy sector is undergoing revolutionary growth and development, stressing the commitment to expanding its renewable sources, officials said. Under its Integrated Non-Conventional Energy General Policy (till March 31, 2025), the state hopes to boost its solar power generation capacity from the current 1.90 GW to a whopping over 12 GW by next year. This has ensured a significant shift from its previous wind-dominated energy profile to another reliant on solar power. The Maharashtra Energy…

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L&T Construction Secures Major EPC Contract for UAE’s Largest Renewable Generation Plant Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Power Transmission & Distribution business has been awarded a significant Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the establishment of an 1800 MWac Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project, designated as the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, is poised to play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions by approximately 2.4 million tonnes annually. Spanning 20 square kilometers, the project will be executed…

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Photo: Tesla The UK slashed value-added tax (VAT) to zero for folks installing battery storage in their homes from February 1, 2024. UK battery storage cost drops 20% This is a big deal because VAT is 20% in the UK, so this makes battery storage much more wallet-friendly. Buildings used solely for charitable purposes also qualify for the tax-free battery storage benefit. (Rooftop solar is already VAT-free.) Previously, domestic battery storage was only VAT-free if combined with solar. From yesterday, the VAT-free rate will also apply to retrofitted residential battery storage,…

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