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REAN urges FG to rethink solar import ban

REAN urges FG to rethink solar import ban

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has called on the federal government to carefully reconsider its decision to ban solar imports into the country. In a statement on Monday, REAN pointed out that government’s bid to promote local manufacturing, strengthen the economy, and ensure energy security notwithstanding, creating an enabling environment for businesses to […]

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Tibet’s largest solar-storage project powers up at 4,500 m

Tibet’s largest solar-storage project powers up at 4,500 m

China Huaneng Group, one of the country’s largest state-owned electricity generation enterprises, has announced that its Jiawa Phase I solar-plus-storage power plant in Qusong County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, has been successfully connected to the grid. Situated at an elevation exceeding 4,500 m, the facility is now the largest solar-storage project completed in Tibet,

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ClearVue partners up in South Korea to expand smart solar

ClearVue partners up in South Korea to expand smart solar

Bara plans to expand the floor area by 25,470 square metres at a construction cost of about US$19 million to capitalise on South Korea’s national Smart Factory strategic initiative. The companies will look to integrate the full range of smart solar solutions into the new industrial infrastructure, supporting the country’s vision to have workplaces utilise

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Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power

Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power

Aetherflux plans to launch an initial demonstration satellite to test its space-based solar power technologies by 2026. Credit: Aetherflux WASHINGTON — A startup taking an alternative approach to space-based solar power has raised $50 million as it works towards a first demonstration mission next year. Aetherflux announced April 2 it raised a $50 million Series

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Solar Panel Supply Chains Face Human Rights Concerns

Solar Panel Supply Chains Face Human Rights Concerns

Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock – Apr 06, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT Concerns have been raised by international organizations regarding the use of forced labor in Chinese

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What did homeowners do with green rebates, and did they make a difference?

What did homeowners do with green rebates, and did they make a difference?

The federal government provided $2.6 billion for heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and other green upgrades to Canadians’ homes through the Canada Greener Homes Grant. But what difference did that actually make?  A new report released this week  by the non-profit Green Communities Canada suggests the program didn’t do enough to meet Canada’s targets to reduce

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Wike Commissions Nigeria’s First Solar-Powered Market 

Wike Commissions Nigeria’s First Solar-Powered Market 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially commissioned the Utako Farmer’s Market, Abuja. The facility which is Nigeria’s first evergreen solar powered market, was developed on 3,000 square meters of land, consisting of 50 lock up shops, 40 informal stalls and seven warehouses. Speaking while unveiling the market in Abuja

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Large Scale Solar Summit USA addresses Trump tariffs’ impact on solar industry

Large Scale Solar Summit USA addresses Trump tariffs’ impact on solar industry

Latest Large Scale Solar USA will focus on tariffs, taxes and trade policies. Image: Solar Media The US solar industry may be celebrating a record-breaking year with 49GW of new capacity added and renewables surpassing 1,000TWh of total electricity generation, but newly announced tariffs have created uncertainty. New levies on goods from Southeast Asian countries,

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