World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant Taking Shape On Hydropower Plant
Plans are already in the works to expand a new floating solar power plant in Indonesia, setting the stage for similar projects around the world.
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Floating Solar Powered Desalinization Plant Debuts In Abu Dhabi (With Video)
Abu Dhabi startup Menhat says it has found a way to make a floating desalinization system that runs on sunlight with no emissions.
World’s Largest Solar Project, 2 Gigawatt Solar Project In Abu Dhabi, Moves Forward
EDF Renewables and Jinko Power HK, two of the world’s largest renewable energy developers, have just scored a big one — the financial closing of the 2 gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra PV2 solar project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is a record breaking solar project in a few regards.
1.35 Cents/kWh: Record Abu Dhabi Solar Bid Is A Sober Reminder To Upbeat Fossil Fuel…
A rather meaningful piece of energy news went almost unnoticed in recent weeks. The Abu Dhabi Power Corporation announced the lowest tariff for solar energy in the world. The new record came as the winning bid for the upcoming 2 GW solar power plant, the Al Dhafra Solar PV project, set the world’s most cost-competitive tariff for solar PV energy, at USD 1.35 cents/kWh.
Abu Dhabi To Have Cheapest Solar Power Ever — 1.35 Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour
The UAE’s other major city, Dubai, set the low-solar-PV-price record in January 2015 at what was then a shocking 5.98¢/kWh, then did so again in 2016 at 2.99¢/kWh. Dubai also set a low-price record for concentrated solar power (CSP), at just 7.3¢/kWh. The new low-PV bid chosen by Abu Dhabi’s public electric utility will bring down the cost of solar power to just 1.35¢/kWh.
Tesla Rewind: April 2012 — Tesla Roadmap, Aerodynamics, Vertical Integration, Major Shareholder Stock Dump
Sometimes it feels like the Tesla Model S popped onto the scene yesterday. Sometimes it feels like it’s been decades. It was in fact nearly 8 years ago. I thought it would be interesting to look back at Tesla coverage over the years to reflect on how Tesla has grown and matured as well as how media coverage of Tesla has morphed.
How The Zayed Sustainable Prize Makes A Difference — 4 Interviews
I thought I would go back to the Zayed Sustainability Prize winners from last year to check what has changed and how the prize has impacted their operations.
India’s Greenko Energy Raises $350 Million In Fresh Green Bond Issue
One of India’s leading renewable energy companies, Greenko Energy Holdings, has successfully issued yet another green bond, making it at least the fourth green bond issue since 2014.
India’s Greenko Raises $950 Million Through Green Bonds Sale
One of India’s leading renewable energy generation companies is on a fundraising spree. Greenko Energy Holdings recently raised funds by selling green bonds, for the second time in nearly two years. According to media reports, Greenko successfully raised $950 million in green bond sales. The bonds were priced at a … [continued]
India’s Greenko & Sembcorp Receive Funding For Renewable Energy Expansion
Bond payment defaults and renegotiations of wind and solar power projects are proving to be a challenge in India. Even as the Indian renewable energy sector struggles with these stressful developments, a number of large and ‘well-backed’ companies are receiving additional funds for further expansion of operations. Greenko Energy Holdings … [continued]
