A vast solar membrane covering the roof of Londons former Olympic stadium has been granted planning permission and will start construction imminently. The 4.35m project at the arena – now known as the London Stadium and home to West Ham United – will transform it into one of the worlds greenest sports and concert venues. […]
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The federal government has revealed plans to make solar energy accessible to all Nigerians next year. The move was disclosed by the Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi. According to Abdullahi, Nigeria needs to generate 40,000 megawatts for its citizens to enjoy stable power supply as obtained in other developed nations.
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The federal government has said it is working towards making solar energy accessible and affordable to all Nigerians by next year. Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa service. He noted that for Nigeria to enjoy stable power supply as obtained in other developed
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The Europa Clipper has unfurled its solar panels and is on its way to Jupiter, but it’s taking a circuitous route by way of Mars. The launch itself went off without a hitch, much to the relief of the assembled scientists, engineers, and mission specialists. Millions of hours of work could have been blotted out
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This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Nataliia Cherepovska, communication manager at Poland’s Menlo Electric. She says that especially in Ukraine, where she comes from, solar is more than a green initiative – it’s a lifeline. “Solar-powered crucial facilities keep running even when the grid falters, ensuring critical services,” she states. “Solar
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As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area of focus as it contributes up to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions. One approach to decarbonising agriculture involves integrating solar panels – or photovoltaics (PVs) – into fields of
Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads “This initiative is not just about scaling up—it’s about driving innovation,” said Gautam Mohanka. Image: Gautam Solar. Indian solar manufacturer Gautam Solar has announced plans to expand its module manufacturing capacity to 5GW by April 2025. The company plans to complete its module manufacturing expansion in three phases,
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Simply put, the amount of solar irradiation accessible to the Australian market means it has the potential to become a “renewable energy superpower”, a phrase that has often been mentioned and discussed amongst Australian governmental officials and industry bodies. This renewable energy potential means that the Albanese government has become one of the only countries
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These figures are slightly less optimistic than similar numbers published by Ember Climate last month, which assessed the world’s 2023 solar capacity additions to be 459.5GW. Both organisations, however, note that solar dominates the world’s clean energy capacity additions, with IRENA noting that, in 2023, the world added just 114.5GW of new wind capacity, the
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Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads ‘The EPO has upheld the patent in accordance with the main request of JA Solar, and the independent claims of the patent have not been amended,’ said JA Solar. Image: JA Solar. The European Patent Office (EPO) “upheld as valid” a complaint from Chinese PV manufacturer JA Solar
