India does not advise to stop funding clean energy
The Indian Ministry of Clean Energy said on Sunday that it has not issued an advisory to stop or pause new financing in the sector. On Friday, the Ministry of Finance urged lenders to be cautious in their financing of new solar modules plants due to a surplus supply. Solar manufacturers across the country were rattled by the letter from the clean energy ministry.
Virginia data centers to replace coal where coal once reigned
Entrepreneurs are now looking at the rural area with the ambitious vision to rebuild its economic by converting the old mines into data centers and solar power systems that could help feed the growing power demand of the artificial-intelligence boom. A non-profit group called Energy DELTA Lab (Discovery, Education, Learning & Technology Accelerator), which is aiming to develop energy resources on approximately 65…
India's Ministry of Finance urges caution in lending for solar modules as a glut is looming, a letter shows.
A letter from the ministry reviewed by revealed that the ministry urged banks to be cautious when financing new manufacturing capacities of solar photovoltaic modules, due to the possibility of oversupply on the local market. Over the last three years, several Indian companies have increased their solar module production capacity with the aim of exporting to the United States. The U.S.
US solar companies ask Congress to act on Trump's solar permit freezing
In a letter sent to Congress leaders on Thursday, dozens of U.S. Solar companies called for federal lawmakers to reverse a Trump Administration policy that had stalled permits. The letter highlights the growing concerns of project developers about President Donald Trump's Interior Department increasing its scrutiny of solar permits at a time when energy demand is on the rise.
Industry head: Colombia will see a jump in renewable energy by 2025, thanks to new players.
Alexandra Hernandez (President of the Colombian Renewable Energy Association, SER Colombia) said that Colombia will end 2025 with 2,685 Megawatts (MW), up 49% compared to 1,800 MW by the end of 2024. This is due to new project commissions as well as some regulatory changes. In the past year, 27 large and medium-sized projects, mainly solar, were completed…
Minister says 60% of Morocco's water will be supplied by desalination
Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is accelerating investment in renewable energy-powered desalination plants, and plans to increase its supply of drinking water by 60% by 2030. This will be up from 25%. It is vital to maintain a steady supply of water and the status of Morocco as a major producer and exporter fresh produce in an era of climate change. Droughts have dried up many of its water reservoirs, and underground resources are depleted.
Russell: Silver outperforms Gold for the precious metal podium
Silver is often referred to as the bridesmaid of gold on precious metal markets. Its more popular rival seems to overshadow its less talked about counterpart. Silver is outperforming gold quietly in terms of returns for investors. It may also have a better long-term outlook, given the structural deficit in supply and the surge in demand from renewable technologies like solar panels.
The US SEC settles with the former CFO of smart window maker View
Former chief financial officer, View, settled a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States. The suit claimed that he had negligently allowed View to understate costs of replacing "smart" windows with defective ones. According to a filing made Wednesday in San Jose federal court, lawyers for Vidul Prakash, and the SEC, reached a principle agreement to end the civil suit…
Russell: COP30 agreement is not important in the battle between renewables and fossil fuels.
It was not realistic to expect anything better from the COP30 Climate Summit than a weak statement that omitted all mention of fossil fuels. It was never going to be easy to bring nearly 200 countries together with vastly different perspectives and make a statement of commitment to fight climate change. After the Belem summit, the question that needs to be asked is, does what the final statement says and doesn't state, really matter?
India's solar panels exports plunge in September due to US tariffs
Industry officials and analysts reported that India's solar modules exports dropped sharply to their lowest level this year in September after U.S. Trade Measures curbed shipments. This forced manufacturers to redirect supply to the domestic market. India's exports of panels to the United States have risen in recent years as developers seek alternatives to Chinese products due to Washington's restrictions.
Russell: COP30 agreement is not important in the battle between renewables and fossil fuels.
It was not realistic to expect anything better from the COP30 Climate Summit than a weak statement that omitted all mention of fossil fuels. It was never going to be easy to bring nearly 200 countries together with vastly different perspectives and make a statement of commitment to fight climate change. After the Belem summit, the question that needs to be asked is, does what the final statement says and doesn't state, really matter?
Pakistan claims rooftop solar production will exceed grid demand at some hubs in the next few years
Next year, rooftop solar power generation in Pakistan will surpass the electrical grid's daytime demand for the first-time ever in major industrial areas. This was revealed by a senior government representative. The outlook reflects the record growth in solar panel installations that occurred in the last few years. This boom has resulted in lower emissions, and for some, reduced electricity bills.
Pakistan claims rooftop solar production will exceed grid demand at some hubs in the next few years
Next year, rooftop solar power generation in Pakistan will surpass the electrical grid's daytime demand for the first ever time. This will be the case in major industrial areas. The outlook reflects the record growth in solar panel installations that occurred in recent years. This boom has resulted in lower emissions, and for some, reduced electricity bills.
Can West Virginia be green when Trump supports coal mining?
He is a member of Economic Development Greater East, an initiative that promotes projects in a region devastated by the decline in coal production. He said he was a fourth-generation coal miner who had moved from one mining job to another in the past. He met EDGE's founder Jason Tart when he returned to Berwind and with their support, he opened a chicken business.
Bousso: TotalEnergies' ROI-TotalEnergies power play shows Big Oil how to make energy transition work
TotalEnergies of France is betting heavily on renewables and power, positioning itself as a leader in the global energy demand wave. It also offers investors an alternative to its rivals who are doubling down on gas and oil. Since 2022, the strategies of European oil companies have been in a constant state of flux. The sanctions and full-scale Russian invasion…
HoloSolis raises 255 million dollars to build solar panel factories in France
The French company HoloSolis raised over 220 million Euros ($255 million) to fund the construction of one of Europe's largest solar panel factories. Solar energy will be crucial for European plans to reduce the region's dependence on Russian energy, and to switch to more environmentally-friendly sources of energy. In July, data revealed that the European…
Bousso: TotalEnergies' ROI-TotalEnergies power play shows Big Oil how to make energy transition work
TotalEnergies of France is betting heavily on renewables and power, positioning itself as a leader in the global energy demand wave. It also offers investors an alternative to its rivals who are doubling down on gas and oil. Since 2022, the strategies of European oil companies have been in a constant state of flux. The sanctions and full-scale Russian invasion…
Kuwait's latest tender invites bids on a new 0.5-GW Solar Project
Kuwait invited pre-qualified consortiums to submit bids for a new solar power project of 0.5 gigawatts, which aims to expand clean energy generation in the Gulf State. Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects announced in its official gazette on Sunday that the second tender of the year will cover the Al Dibdibah Power & Al Shagaya Renewable Energy Phase III - a Zone 2 Solar Power PV Independent Power Project.
China's power generation in October was the highest ever for a month.
Data from the Statistics Bureau showed that China's electricity generation in October was at its highest level in almost three decades. The power generation in October was 800.2 billion Kilowatt-hours, up 7.9% on a year ago and the highest since 1998. The increase in electricity demand resulted in a 7.3% rise in the thermal power production, or fossil fuelled power, at 513.8 billions kWh.
Made in Nigeria: Africa's drive to become a solar superpower
In pink overalls they pack the tested products to be shipped from the Salpha Energy solar assembly plant near Calabar, West Africa. It's not happening at home anymore. Salpha Energy, which began in 2017, has produced solar power systems for over two million Nigerian households and businesses. It aims to produce up to 300,000. Salpha Energy is part and parcel of the green leadership that Africans attending the U.N.