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Ring’s Solar Powered Lights Help Make Neighborhoods Safer

published: 2020-01-16 21:00

Ring’s new Control Center enhances customer security and privacy, while the new Ring Access Controller Pro and Ring Smart Lighting products give customers more intuitive and comprehensive control over their whole-home Ring securit... more

UAE Set to Double Its Renewable Energy Portfolio in 10 Years

published: 2020-01-16 10:00

The United Arab Emirates is the rising star of clean energy in the region. Abu Dhabi’s solar power supply can cover around ~6% of the emirate’s demand for electricity in summer and 16% in winter currently. The Noor Abu Dhabi solar power plant (1,177MW), which is considered as the single largest solar farm on earth, has started its commercial operation since July 2019. ... more

Wind Energy Powerhouse Looks to Develop Green Hydrogen as Denmark Invests in Electrolysis Plants

published: 2020-01-15 21:00

Wind power accounts for nearly 50% of all electricity in Denmark, which leads the world in wind power per capita. Now Denmark is looking to develop another type of green energy – hydrogen energy. The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities is set to invest DKK 128 million (~NT$570 million) in the construction of two large-scale electrolysis plants, in hopes that the country’s surplus of green energy can be used to facilitate hydrogen production. ... more

[In-Depth Report] 5 Reasons Why Trina Solar’s IPO Is Postponed

published: 2020-01-15 10:00

Trina Solar, one of the largest solar powerhouses in the world, tried to apply for IPO in China, which was expected to be clear sailing for the company. However, the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, China’s equivalent to NASDAQ, has not... more

Algae Fuel Developed in Europe Powers Cars Up to 80kph and Serves as an Alternative to Land-Based Biomass Resources

published: 2020-01-14 21:00

Biofuels are often brought up when discussing the use of renewable energies to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions. However, a very controversial aspect of biofuels is that the base materials for their production are often staple crops and woody plants. Growing staple crops for biofuels takes up existing arable land, and food prices may also experience sharp increases from time to time as biofuel producers compete with the general populace for the same agricultural commodities. ... more

RWE Gets West of the Pecos Solar Project up and Running

published: 2020-01-14 10:00

RWE’s 100 MW facility is the company’s first solar project in Texas, which is also the largest one in the company’s record in the U.S. RWE has closed solar tax equity financing for the project with sound success. ... more

Largest Solar Project in the US Is Close to Being Greenlit; Berkshire Hathaway’s Subsidiary Is Onboard for This Billion-Dollar Undertaking

published: 2020-01-13 21:00

The Bureau of Land Management under the US Department of Interior has just released its environmental impact statement on the construction of the Gemini Solar and Energy Storage Project in the state of Nevada. ... more

New Solid Electrolyte May Solve Overheating Problem of Lithium Batteries

published: 2020-01-13 21:00

A research team from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U of I) has developed a new type of solid electrolyte that can boost the overall durability and conductivity of lithium batteries and solve the battery's overheating problems. ... more

Your Monday Briefings: All the Solar News (Week 3)

published: 2020-01-13 17:44

Everything you need to know about the solar power markets and companies is all here. There are tenders open in Bangladesh and China. Brazil is cancelling its “solar tax”. Keep reading if you want to remain one step ahead. Image... more

Trina Solar’s IPO Postponed While Jinko Power Triumphed

published: 2020-01-11 9:36

Trina Solar, one of the largest solar powerhouses in the world, tried to apply for IPO, which was expected to be clear sailing for the company. However, the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, China’s equivalent to NASDAQ, has not approved... more