JP Casey

Renewable energy is now a competitive alternative to fossil fuels, and more than 800 coal plants in smaller economies could be replaced by PV.

The Huadian Tibet Caipeng project, at 5,228 metres above sea level, is the highest-altitude solar project to receive a grid connection.

This week, a number of solar developers have raised funds for a number of projects, including Sonnedix in Europe and Origis in the US.

To avoid competition with China, Pakistan could build 100-150W panels for farming and off-grid uses, says the Pakistan Solar Association.

Mini-grids are expected to play a crucial role in achieving complete electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.

US utility Alliant Energy has completed construction at two solar projects in the US state of Iowa with a combined capacity of 200MW.

The deal will cover power generated at two DESRI facilities in the US, a 250MW project in Missouri and a 150MW project in Texas.

European solar manufacturing boasts a low carbon footprint, and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe.

Chinese solar leaders have called for an end to the toxic competition on module prices that has sent prices tumbling.

Nextracker has delivered what it says are the first trackers to comply entirely with the domestic content manufacturing guidelines of the IRA.