Author name: David Ryabchikov

Peru proposes national energy planning framework with solar and storage scenarios

Peru proposes national energy planning framework with solar and storage scenarios

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) has published draft provisions to establish a national energy planning framework covering long-, medium-, and short-term horizons. The proposal does not include specific deployment targets for solar PV or energy storage but aims to develop the scenarios, supply-demand balances… https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/14/peru-proposes-national-energy-planning-framework-with-solar-and-storage-scenarios/

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California-based nonprofit now accepting pre-orders for plug-in solar kits

California-based nonprofit now accepting pre-orders for plug-in solar kits

Bright Saver says the solar kits cost exactly what it pays to buy, ship and support them. The wholesale model is supported by a new membership program designed to grow help the group continue to deliver progress on legislative and economic priorities. The post California-based nonprofit now accepting pre-orders for plug-in solar kits appeared first

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End-of-life solar module recycling unviable if material diversity is not considered

End-of-life solar module recycling unviable if material diversity is not considered

Researchers from Australia and Poland have collaborated on a study to determine the value of upcycling key materials from end-of-life panels such as aluminium, glass and solar cells with the express purpose of purifying the components for reuse in solar panel manufacturing. The post End-of-life solar module recycling unviable if material diversity is not considered

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Solar Replaces Diesel as Pakistan’s Biggest Farm Irrigation Power Source, Diesel Tubewells Drop 36%

Solar Replaces Diesel as Pakistan’s Biggest Farm Irrigation Power Source, Diesel Tubewells Drop 36%

Pakistan’s agriculture sector is witnessing a historic transformation as solar energy has officially surpassed diesel to become the country’s leading source of power for irrigation. According to the 7th Agricultural Census 2024, solar-powered tubewells and lift pumps now account for the largest share of irrigation systems, reflecting the rapid adoption of renewable energy by farmers

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World Bank commits US$890 million to support India’s rooftop solar expansion

World Bank commits US$890 million to support India’s rooftop solar expansion

The package comprises an US$820 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a US$60 million concessional loan from the Clean Technology Fund, and a US$10 million grant from the IBRD’s Livable Planet Fund.  Alongside public financing, the World Bank said it will mobilise an additional US$4.2 billion in private sector financing through commercial loans to enable financial

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Metlen, Tsakos advance 251.9MW solar-plus-storage project

Metlen, Tsakos advance 251.9MW solar-plus-storage project

Under the agreement, Metlen will be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the project, alongside energy management and commercial operations once the facility is commissioned. The project will combine a 251.9MW PV plant with a battery energy storage system (BESS) totalling around 375MWh. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with

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Wicknell Chivayo Meets King Mswati III, Gives Update on Eswatini Solar Project

Wicknell Chivayo Meets King Mswati III, Gives Update on Eswatini Solar Project

Wicknell Chivayo Meets King Mswati III, Gives Update on Eswatini Solar Project Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his company, Intratrek Holdings, is moving ahead with plans for a major solar energy project in Eswatini after receiving what he described as a royal welcome from King Mswati III. Chivayo shared details of his visit on his

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