Solar and storage among key drivers of a transformation IRENA believes could unlock US$98trn GDP boost, tapping into green principles to turn the page from this year’s economic shock.
New deal will see green energy body IRENA assist with large-scale roll-out of solar and others, a plan for continent to tap into its vast renewable resources to power its response to COVID-19.
Our live curation of latest news and developments charts how the pandemic is disrupting supply chains and the day-to-day business reality of solar operators worldwide.
Rystad predicts 1GWac-plus of solar could struggle to hit financial close as US$-AU$ gap widens, while RepuTex consultants say larger green energy ventures will weather era of low power prices.
Our live curation of latest news and developments charts how the pandemic is disrupting supply chains and the day-to-day business reality of solar operators worldwide.
Year-on-year price drops seen as lockdowns bring Spain and Italy to a halt could see investors tighten conditions for support to zero-subsidy plays, SolarPower Europe webinar hears.
The sourcing of PV cells and modules from authorised providers was due to become mandatory for certain projects in April but the country is granting a six-month extension to help with COVID-19.
Agency expects broader renewables will be fastest growing power source in 2020 despite COVID-19 but believes economic standstill will see PV additions dropping to 12.6GW.
Asia, US, Australia, Spain are among the highlights of year for which IRENA found 98GW of new solar installs, an estimate below the 110-120GW range offered by different analyses.
