The Challenges of 2070 Apparent as India Sets a 50% Renewables Target for 2030
India set an ambitious target to meet 50% of its energy needs by renewables by 2030 and reach net-zero before 2070. What are the hurdles…
The State of Play in Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s Solar Policy
The U.S. presidential election this November will be historic for many reasons. Political historians will note it is the first time a sitting president with…
Antarctica as a Solar Hub: Possible or Pipe Dream?
When it comes to ideal spaces for huge solar installations, there are common factors that make a location appealing. Lots of space and lots of…
Japan's Quest for Green Energy Glory at Tokyo 2020
Recent weeks have seen the news emerge this year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed. This is a big story within the renewable energy…
Cambodia Solar Energy Profile
Cambodia’s economy is growing fast, and so is its demand for energy. Decisions made today regarding sources of fuel and power generation will determine whether…
Wild Energy: Reconciling Nature and Solar Power Project Development
Sustainable energy access and conservation of wild species and biodiversity rank at the top of the international community of nations’ strategic agenda. An international group…
African Solar Investment and Industry Continues to Grow but Falls Far Short of What’s Needed
The 21st annual Africa Energy Forum took place in Lisbon, Portugal June 11–14, highlighting the risks, rewards, opportunities and challenges African nations and solar and…
How Industry 4.0 Can Impact Energy
All manufacturers are aware of the advantages they can get from technology. Still, many of them are in the very early stages of the digital…
The Solar and Renewables-Fueled Utility of the Future May Be Evolving in Sub-Saharan Africa
Though yet to prove itself long-term, smart, off-grid solar-plus-energy storage and mobile money and banking services are shaping up as a potent combination when it…
Upscaling Local Solar and Renewables: Keys to Unlocking Universal Energy Access, Sustainable Development
A new study from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights the “revolutionary” role distributed, local solar and other renewable energy resources…
