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Tragedy haunts community on shore of Sumatra’s largest solar farm

Tragedy haunts community on shore of Sumatra’s largest solar farm

A joint venture between Indonesia’s state-owned electricity utility PLN and Saudi developer ACWA Power says it remains on track to build Sumatra’s largest floating solar power array on Lake Singkarak by 2027. The renewable energy project’s managers face a difficult task on the ground getting local community members on board with the project, given lingering

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The UK’s Top 20 Greenest Cities Revealed – Edinburgh Takes the Crown

The UK’s Top 20 Greenest Cities Revealed – Edinburgh Takes the Crown

Edinburgh named the UK’s most eco-friendly city, with Brighton and Bristol close behind. Sheffield ranks 4th in the country for the most sustainable place to live, swapping its coal and steel heritage for EVs and solar panels. Nottingham, Newcastle and Belfast take the bottom spots as the UK’s least sustainable cities. Brits are more eco-conscious

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Arevon secures US$509 million in finance for 430MW Missouri solar portfolio

Arevon secures US$509 million in finance for 430MW Missouri solar portfolio

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Interviews , Long Reads The Kelso portfolio will be Arevon’s first projects in Missouri. Image: Kelso Solar. US independent power producer (IPP) Arevon Energy has secured US$509 million in financing for its Kelso 1 and 2 PV projects in Missouri, which have a combined capacity of 430MW. The projects

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SEIA and Wood Mackenzie: US adds 50GW of new solar capacity in 2024

SEIA and Wood Mackenzie: US adds 50GW of new solar capacity in 2024

“Solar and storage can be built faster and more affordably than any other technology, ensuring the US has the power needed to compete in the global economy and meet rising electricity demand,” said SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper, whose comments, and the report’s conclusions more broadly, echo similar sentiments expressed by the Business Council

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OnSwitch, Radial Power to develop 100MW rooftop C&I solar PV

OnSwitch, Radial Power to develop 100MW rooftop C&I solar PV

Latest Features , Editors’ Blog , Interviews , Long Reads Many of these projects are expected to integrate energy storage and community solar hosting options. Image: Radial Power US developers OnSwitch and Radial Power have partnered to develop 100MW of rooftop commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV. With the partnership, the companies aim to develop

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Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring ‘holy grail’ of solar power within reach

Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring ‘holy grail’ of solar power within reach

Scientists have made a cheap and flexible solar cell that lasts nearly 10 times longer than others of its type, an advance that could one day help to revolutionize solar energy production. Often referred to as the “holy grail” of solar power , perovskite cells offer a lightweight alternative to traditional silicon-based solar technology. Their

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Rooftop solar panels could help mitigate climate change with widespread adoption

Rooftop solar panels could help mitigate climate change with widespread adoption

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The big picture: Recent solar energy research highlights the potential for a future where solar panels play a pivotal role in reducing dependence on carbon-emitting energy sources. As scientists develop more efficient solar cells, this vision becomes increasingly within reach and

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