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Hon Osonwa Launches Solar-Powered Street Light In Arochukwu Community

Hon Osonwa Launches Solar-Powered Street Light In Arochukwu Community

Hon Osonwa Launches Solar-Powered Street Light In Arochukwu Community The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has launched the installation of solar-powered street lights in Ukwuakwu Ututu, Arochukwu Local Government Area. This initiative is part of his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Idika Ike,

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Federal Govt’s Solar Street Light Excites Ondo Community

Federal Govt’s Solar Street Light Excites Ondo Community

The Federal Government through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has installed solar power streets light for the people of Ijare community in Ifedore local government area of Ondo State. The ancient town which has been neglected for a long time in social amenities, both by the state and federal government, expressed delight over the newly

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European Patent Office upholds JA Solar complaints as valid in patent infringement lawsuit

European Patent Office upholds JA Solar complaints as valid in patent infringement lawsuit

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

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Despite solar surge, world off track for COP28 renewable energy target

Despite solar surge, world off track for COP28 renewable energy target

Current plans will only deliver half of the growth needed to hit a global target of tripling renewables by 2030, IRENA warns The world is not yet doing enough to meet a goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 despite “record” growth last year, the first official review of the global commitment made at

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EIB loans US$300 million to Enel Colombia for 486MW solar PV and grid upgrades

EIB loans US$300 million to Enel Colombia for 486MW solar PV and grid upgrades

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads Enel is one of a number of international developers which have moved into Colombia this year. Credit: Enel Green Power The European Investment Bank (EIB) has loaned US$300 million to Italian energy company Enel Group to develop 486MW of solar PV capacity in Colombia. The loan will support

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Inkia Energy targets over 1GW of solar PV in Peru  by the end of 2025 with new expansion

Inkia Energy targets over 1GW of solar PV in Peru by the end of 2025 with new expansion

Latest Features , Interviews , Long Reads The Peruvian solar PV market had previously been described as going “under the radar”. Image: Verano Energy. Power generator Inkia Energy announced yesterday (10 October) a solar PV expansion in Peru, targeting more than 1GW of new solar PV capacity operational by the end of 2025. The move

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The New Zealand energy crisis: an opportunity for solar PV

The New Zealand energy crisis: an opportunity for solar PV

Meanwhile, Energy Resources Aotearoa, a New Zealand-based energy company, notes that renewable energy sources provide 82% of the country’s electricity mix and around 40% of its primary energy. The other 60% of New Zealand’s energy comes from oil (32%), natural gas (21%) and a small amount of coal. PV Tech Premium speaks with Sarah Gillies,

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Air-to-water heat pump for solar-assisted district heating

Air-to-water heat pump for solar-assisted district heating

Researchers in Denmark have found that using a large-scale air-to-water heat pump in solar district heating may significantly reduce its levelized cost of heat. The proposed system configuration was simulated for an existing district heating plant in Denmark and was found to improve the flexibility of the system in response to energy prices. October 11,

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