Pöyry wins contract for 29 MW Malaysian PV project
International consulting and engineering company, Pöyry Plc. has been awarded a contract for a 29 MW solar PV project in Malaysia, by Leader Solar Energy Sdn Bhd.
Scientists study impact of RE, energy trade on power grid frequency fluctuations
Research by scientists at the Queen Mary University of London, the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Gottingen, alongside German and Japanese researchers, has sought to analyze the impact of renewables and trading on power grid frequency fluctuations.
30 MW solar PV plant approved for south Afghanistan
The High Economic Council (HEC) of Afghanistan has approved the construction of a 30 MW solar PV power plant in south Afghanistan.
Shell awards PV projects to HTC in Oman
Shell Development Oman has awarded a contract to Hussam Technology Company LLC (HTC) to develop and install two solar PV systems at schools in Oman.
Wärtsilä to act as EPC for 52 MW PV plant in Jordan
Wärtsilä announced it has signed an agreement to supply EPC services to a 52 MW solar PV power plant in Jordan, owned by a joint venture between AES Jordan and Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co.
ADB finances Nepal’s largest wind-solar hybrid system
What has been described as Nepal’s largest wind-solar hybrid power system has been switched in the Hariharpurgadi village in the Sindhuli district. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) financed and supported the project.
Kenyatta University of Nairobi unveils “Centre of Excellence” with PV focus
Kenyatta University of Nairobi, has launched a Sh59 million (US$571,700) “Centre of Excellence” focused on the generation of solar energy in Kenya.
40 MW PV project awarded to Scatec Solar in Malaysia
Scatec Solar will construct 40 MW plant, which is expected to be grid connected in the second half of 2019.
Idea of solar powered trains gaining traction
In two separate studies, in the U.K. and Switzerland, respectively, the notion of combining solar power and trains has been explored. The results indicate it could offer a cost-competitive, energy saving alternative to the traditional power methods currently employed.
Mali: Africa GreenTec issues €10 million corporate bond for solar containers
Up to 250,000 people are set to benefit from the containers, with communities revived by opportunities electricity can offer them.
