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Floating solar panels could supply total electricity needs of some countries

Floating solar panels could supply total electricity needs of some countries

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The latest research has revealed that floating solar photovoltaic panels have the potential to meet the entire electricity needs of certain countries. A study conducted by researchers from Bangor and Lancaster Universities and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology sought to assess the global capability for implementing low-carbon floating solar arrays. Their calculations, based […]

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“Enhanced features at more affordable prices”: Solar Guitars brings premium metal guitar specs to new $599 lineup

“Enhanced features at more affordable prices”: Solar Guitars brings premium metal guitar specs to new $599 lineup

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The Old Englund-founded Solar Guitars has just introduced two new models, the AB2.6CAR and AB2.6C MKII, which promise to deliver “enhanced features at more affordable prices.” These two models’ distinctive feature is their locking tuners, previously unavailable on 2 Series instruments. According to VP and product developer Joe Delaney, “It’s great to have real Solar

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Funding round opens for off-grid solar across West Africa

Funding round opens for off-grid solar across West Africa

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is offering grants from $10,000 to $250,000 in the second funding round of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) to develop off-grid solar in 13 West African and sub-Saharan African countries. The application deadline is June 23. June 3, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Pixabay ECOWAS has

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IEC lays ground for flexible silicon solar module standards

IEC lays ground for flexible silicon solar module standards

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In its second monthly column for pv magazine, the IEC highlights the research on flexible crystalline silicon solar cells led by researcher Zhengxin Liu, the Vice Chair of IEC Technical Committee 82, which prepares standards for solar PV energy systems. June 3, 2024 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Although crystalline silicon solar cells possess many merits,

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Planning consent issued for solar methanol plant in Port Augusta

Planning consent issued for solar methanol plant in Port Augusta

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Home Methanol Planning consent issued for solar methanol plant in Port Augusta May 31, 2024, by Ajsa Habibic Solar Methanol 1 (SM1), the proposed solar thermal-powered plant that will produce green methanol in Port Augusta, South Australia, has received planning consent. Illustration only; Courtesy of Vast The facility, which is being developed by Australian renewable

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From coal to solar and wind power plants: Towards a renewable energy production in India, Pennsylvania, and the Philippines

From coal to solar and wind power plants: Towards a renewable energy production in India, Pennsylvania, and the Philippines

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The transition to renewable energy production must be tackled globally. Three examples from India, the US state of Pennsylvania and the Philippines show that climate-friendly power generation can succeed. They are leaving coal behind them and are building large solar and wind power plants. This is because coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels that

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