First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has boosted it’s energy finance loan, offering up to N30 million to help Nigerian households and small businesses buy solar panels, batteries, inverters, and other clean energy equipment. With up to three years of repayment, this loan aims to ease financial pressures, allowing businesses to allocate more funds to growth
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China’s solar module exports fell to 16.53 GW in September, down 12% from August and 16% year on year, according to PV InfoLink. Third-quarter exports reached 54.9 GW, a 15% drop from the second quarter, but a 6% increase from the third quarter of 2023. November 8, 2024 Vincent Shaw Image: pv magazine PV InfoLink
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Austria installed 1.4 GW of new PV capacity from January to September 2024, including around 400 MW added in the third quarter alone. November 8, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt From pv magazine Germany Austria installed 399 MW of new solar capacity in the third quarter of 2024, according to data from E-Control, the national energy regulator.
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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja After six years without electricity, residents of Etomi community in Cross River State now enjoy reliable, clean, and affordable electricity through the European Union (EU)-funded solar mini-grid project. The solar project, which provides 119.5kW of electricity to over 600 households and businesses in the community was implemented by GIZ. Inga Stefanowicz,
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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads The new subsdiairy is based in Newcastle, New South Wales. Image: Voyager Renewables (LinkedIn). Danish renewable energy investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has launched a new Australian subsidiary, with eyes to deliver 6GW of new solar PV and wind energy in the next 10-years. Based in Newcastle,
Science The Renewable Energy Revolution Is Unstoppable Yes, even under Donald Trump. Getty Images Plus There’s no question that the forthcoming return of Donald Trump and his willful disregard for science, truth, and basic empathy is a massive step backward in the struggle toward a world built on justice, equity, and a stable climate. Trump
Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Turkey first launched the YEKA programme in 2016. Image: Ministry of energy and natural resources. Turkey has launched its latest solar tender, seeking 800MW of generation capacity to be split between six projects in six regions across the country. Applicants can submit bids until 27 January 2025 for
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Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co. (Masdar) is teaming up with Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and Gentari to assess the potential for a large-scale floating solar array on the northwestern coast of Borneo. November 7, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Masdar Abu Dhabi-based renewables developer Masdar and two Malaysia -headquartered companies, state-owned utility Sarawak Energy and clean energy
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Software company Aether Energy has launched in Europe to support residential and commercial rooftop solar PV installer businesses, from pre-sales to after-sales and energy monitoring. It recently secured seed capital to finance its plan to expand its business. November 7, 2024 Valerie Thompson Aether Energy, a U.S.-based startup with operations in France, has launched a
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Workers install a solar inverter in a garage. (Credit: Daniel / Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/dblfineart/9437490199) by Elizabeth Ouzts, Energy News Network When regulators allowed Duke Energy to lower bill credits to homes with rooftop solar, critics warned the solar industry would suffer a major loss. A year after the new rates took effect… https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/residential/home-rooftop-solar-dips-in-n-c-after-duke-energy-reduces-payments-but-many-installers-unfazed/
