Panorama

SMA Solar Technology AG and Danfoss JV to connect supermarkets with the clean energy sector

Friday, 26 January 2018 Robin Whitlock

SMA Solar Technology AG and Danfoss A/S are aiming to launch a joint venture to connect technical components in the food retail sector into an integrated renewable energy system.

Malaysia

Malakoff Corporation signs MoU to develop solar and small hydro projects in Malaysia

Monday, 08 January 2018 Robin Whitlock

Malakoff Corporation Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Touch Meccanica Sdn Bhd to develop large scale solar PV and mini hydro power projects in the state of Pahang, Malaysia.

Report from IRENA Suggests Renewables Can Account for 37% of Thailand’s Energy by 2036

Wednesday, 27 December 2017 Dan McCue Energy security has long been a top priority for Thailand. Thailand currently relies on imported energy for more than half of its energy supply, a proportion that is likely to increase further as its reserves ...

EIB Investing $150 million in Peruvian Energy Projects

Friday, 22 December 2017 Dan McCue The European Investment Bank is providing $150 million to renewable energy production company Enel Green Power Perú to build and operate a wind farm and photovoltaic solar power plant currently under ...

Zambia

BayWa Commissions Solar Plus Storage Project in Zambia

Tuesday, 07 November 2017 Dan McCue

Germany’s BayWa r.e.has completed its first pilot project in southern Africa with the commissioning of a combined photovoltaic plant and battery system in the Zambian province of Chisamba.

Siemens Gamesa Wins Order for Hybrid Project in India

Tuesday, 26 September 2017 REM Siemens Gamesa has been selected to develop India's first large commercial hybrid wind-solar project. The project will consist of a 28.8-MW solar facility connected to an existing 50-MW wind farm. This ...

Concerns expressed over EC Clean Energy for Europeans package at Energy Union discussion

Monday, 11 September 2017 Robin Whitlock Concerns have been expressed in panel discussions over the social costs and financing of the European energy transition at an event organised by the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on ...

How to invest in energy safely in Mexico

Wednesday, 19 July 2017 REM

GECaribe offers investors a safe, profitable, reliable and long-term business model in the field of clean energy generation in Mexico.

Ingeteam opens new subsidiaries in Honduras, Bulgaria

Tuesday, 13 June 2017 Dan McCue

Ingeteam has opened new subsidiaries in Honduras and Bulgaria, increasing its global presence to a total of 22 countries.

Renewable energy employs 9.8 million people worldwide, new IRENA report finds

Wednesday, 24 May 2017 Dan McCue

More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency.