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Multinationals Urge EU for Renewables Goal of ‘at Least’ 35 Per Cent by 2030
A group of some of the world’s biggest multinational companies including Google, Amazon and Unilever have jointly called on the EU member states to support a binding target of “at least” 35 per cent renewable energy by 2030. In an…
Construction Begins On Australia’s $160 Million Kennedy Energy Park
Construction has begun on the first phase of Kennedy Energy Park, Australia’s first utility-scale wind, solar, and storage hybrid project which, once all phases are complete, could boast a capacity of up to 1.2 gigawatts. The Kennedy Energy Park, located…
Canadian Solar Joins Ranks Of Solar Firms To Consider Going Private
Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power manufacturers, has this week revealed that it is joining the ranks of solar module companies considering going private, following the receipt of a letter from its Chairman, President and Chief Executive…
Australia Has Already Hit 1 Gigawatt Of Solar Installed In 2017, Breaking Multiple Records
Australia has already reached 1 gigawatt (GW) worth of solar installed in 2017 according to new figures from SunWiz, the quickest it has taken and only the second time that Australia has installed at least 1 GW. Australian solar consultants…
November Winds Provided Three Quarters of Scotland’s Power Needs, Data Shows
Strong November winds helped generate more than three quarters of Scotland’s electricity needs for the month, once again demonstrating the “success story” of the renewables sector north of the border. Data released today by WWF Scotland shows wind turbines provided…
Green Light for New Scottish Oshore Wind Farms
Dumfries and Galloway council last week approved more than 65MW of new onshore wind projects. The council gave the green light to the 12-turbine, 40.8MW Windy Rig farm, which developers Element Power claim will deliver enough electricity to power more…
Jinko Solar Posts Strong 3rd Quarter, Increases 2017 Shipping Guidance
Chinese solar manufacturer Jinko Solar has posted another strong financial quarter with year-over-year shipping and revenue increases and an increase to its full-year 2017 shipping guidance, solidifying its market leadership this year. Jinko Solar published its third-quarter financial results on…