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The article discusses the battle between homeowners and power companies over solar-power reimbursement, which is shaping the future of energy independence. The cost of solar panels has significantly decreased over the years, making it more affordable for homeowners to invest in solar systems. Net metering, a policy that allows homeowners to be paid for the excess electricity they send back to the grid, has played a crucial role in incentivizing solar adoption. However, power companies are pushing to lower the value of the credit given to homeowners, citing the strain on the grid and the need for costly upgrades. This debate has led to varying regulations across states, with some states mandating fair compensation for solar-energy producers. Despite the patchwork of regulations, the demand for home solar is expected to continue growing. [Extracted from the article]

Naeem Ahmed, CEO of Amica Energy, a renewable energy company in Pakistan, believes that the government should regulate the solar energy industry to ensure consumer safety. He highlights the lack of enforcement of prerequisites for importing solar equipment and the absence of stringent registration and licensing processes for solar companies in Pakistan. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of safety protocols in the solar industry and the need for the government to enforce these standards. He also opposes the potential taxation of solar products and advocates for reducing the purchasing rates of electricity from consumers with rooftop solar systems. Ahmed suggests that setting up local assembly plants for solar panels and inverters could significantly reduce the cost of solar power systems in Pakistan. Amica Energy has completed over 500 solar energy projects in one year and engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives by providing discounted solar power systems to mosques and religious seminaries. [Extracted from the article]

The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) is acting as a liaison between clean energy companies and universities to offer internship programs in Pakistan's solar power industry. The consumption of solar power has been increasing in Pakistan, with a rise in renewable energy companies and the import of solar power equipment. The PSA aims to protect and promote the solar energy industry, provide proposals to the government, and prevent the trade of substandard clean energy products. The PSA has 570 member companies and is working towards the local production of solar energy equipment in Pakistan. Chinese companies have not shown interest in setting up manufacturing plants in Pakistan due to unfavorable policies. The PSA welcomes foreign renewable energy companies and is addressing reports of a license revocation. [Extracted from the article]

Average utilisation rate of the operational solar photovoltaic (PV) plants is merely 19 percent in Pakistan, far from over 95 percent utilisation rate in China, the country that contributes nearly 87 percent of the total foreign investment in solar PV plants in Pakistan, a statement said on Monday. 'Chinese companies can expect a supportive government attitude to investment in solar PV plants in Pakistan and the cooperation will complement both countries' commitment to the socio-economic development of the whole region', she said. One of the representatives of the delegation shared that the average utilisation rate of the operational solar PV plants was 19 percent in Pakistan and over 95 percent in China. [Extracted from the article]

According to the contract, TrinaTracker will supply Vanguard 1P solar trackers to the Jizzakh and Samarkand solar power plants in Uzbekistan. TrinaTracker, a leading smart solar tracker solution provider under Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (SHA: 688599), recently signed an agreement with Dongfang Electric International Corporation ("DEC International") to provide 510MW solar trackers for solar projects in Uzbekistan. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the challenges faced by solar installation companies in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, due to fluctuating demand, permitting delays, and changes in government incentives. Topics include the impact of new solar rebates on demand; the slow permitting process and its effect on solar installation; and the shift in focus towards solar energy amid growing electricity needs.

TotalEnergies SE, a French energy company, will invest $444 million in a new joint venture with Adani Green Energy Ltd. to develop solar projects in India. The joint venture will have a 50% stake from TotalEnergies and the other half from Adani Green. This investment will increase TotalEnergies' presence in India's growing energy market and allow Adani Green to develop new renewable projects. The joint venture will include a portfolio of 1,150-megawatt solar projects. Last year, TotalEnergies invested $300 million in a joint venture with Adani Green for wind and solar assets in India. [Extracted from the article]

The Seventh ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition and Conference recently took place in Karachi, drawing a vibrant and enthusiastic participation from the solar industry. The three-day exhibition featured leading solar companies showcasing their innovative products and solutions, with a focus on promoting sustainable energy practices and driving the adoption of solar energy technologies in Pakistan. The event was inaugurated by Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Minister of Energy & Planning & Development Department, who emphasized the government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for sustainable energy initiatives and encouraging private sector investment in solar energy production and distribution. The Sindh government also has plans to establish solar parks to contribute electricity to the national grid. [Extracted from the article]

Chinese solar firms, TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co. and Jinko Solar Co., have signed deals worth $3 billion to build solar plants in Saudi Arabia. TCL Zhonghuan will partner with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund and Vision Industries Co. on a $2.08 billion plant, while Jinko Solar Co. will form a joint venture with PIF worth about $985 million. This move reflects Saudi Arabia's efforts to increase renewable power production, and Chinese clean energy firms are seeking to expand their manufacturing bases in Saudi Arabia due to domestic margin pressure and trade tensions with the US. [Extracted from the article]

DRI, a renewable energy company and subsidiary of Ukrainian energy group DTEK, has acquired the Vacaresti solar project in Romania. The project, with a capacity of 126MW, has already secured land, grid connection, and permits. Construction is set to begin in autumn 2024 and be completed by autumn 2025. Once operational, the solar park is expected to produce 205.8GWh per year, powering 50,000 homes and avoiding 48,600 tonnes of CO2. This acquisition adds to DRI's existing renewables portfolio in Romania, which includes the Glodeni solar farm and Ruginoasa wind farm. DRI aims to reach 1GW of renewable energy in Romania and a 5GW renewable portfolio in Europe by 2030. [Extracted from the article]

Atlas Renewable Energy has requested a $55 million loan from IDB Invest for its Shangri-La solar project in Colombia. The loan will support the construction of the $160 million project, its transmission line, and other associated infrastructure. The Shangri-La project, located in the department of Tolima, has an installed capacity of 160MW and will generate 403.7GWh of output per year. The project is contracted under a power purchase agreement with a leading Colombian energy distribution company and is set to come online by the end of 2025. This is Atlas Renewable Energy's first solar asset in Colombia. The loan is expected to be approved by IDB Invest's board of directors on July 17, 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Chinese firms, including LONGi and Shanghai Electric Group, have withdrawn from a public tender for a solar PV park in Romania due to investigations by the EU Commission into foreign subsidies. The Commission announced an in-depth probe into suspected subsidies granted to the bidders, which may have provided an unfair advantage. The companies have now pulled out of the tender, and the Commission has closed its investigation. The EU's foreign subsidies regulation requires companies to notify EU authorities of public procurement tenders when the contract value exceeds €250 million and when the company has received at least €4 million in foreign financial contributions from a third country in the previous three years. [Extracted from the article]

US President Joe Biden's plan to increase tariffs on green technology from China includes exemptions for solar manufacturing equipment. The move recognizes the US's reliance on Chinese-made machines for building factories and aims to support the establishment of a domestic supply chain. The exemption process allows companies to petition the government for exclusions, which is expected to take several months. The decision highlights China's dominant role in solar manufacturing and the importance of its advanced equipment in the global supply chain. [Extracted from the article]

US President Joe Biden's plan to increase tariffs on Chinese imports includes exemptions for certain solar equipment. While tariffs on solar cells and modules from China will double, the administration is considering excluding some key equipment from the duties. This decision comes in response to requests from US manufacturers who argued that tariffs on solar ingot and wafer-making equipment increased costs and hindered the establishment of a domestic supply chain. The proposal allows companies and industries to petition the government for exemptions, a process that will likely take several months. The plan also distinguishes between lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, which will face tariff hikes, and those used in solar and wind power projects, where existing tariff levels will be maintained. [Extracted from the article]

Chilean energy group Copec has acquired a 123MW solar project called Granja Solar from Solarpack's subsidiary Maria Elena for $91 million. The project, located in the Tarapacá region, includes a substation and a transmission line. Copec aims to distribute and commercialize more renewable energy than fossil fuels by 2050. This acquisition is part of their efforts to achieve this goal. [Extracted from the article]

Madison Energy Infrastructure has acquired the commercial assets, solar development pipeline, and development team of Sun Tribe Solar. Sun Tribe Solar, known for its work in the K-12 solar market in Virginia, has helped 94 schools in 21 counties deploy clean, affordable power over the past 7 years. The acquisition includes Sun Tribe's current commercial projects, future commercial pipeline, and the onboarding of Sun Tribe's commercial development team. Madison has a portfolio of more than 500MW of solar, storage, and EV projects across 25 states. Sun Tribe will now focus on utility- and community-scale solar markets in the Appalachia, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions. [Extracted from the article]

Frankfurt-based company Clearvise has announced its acquisition of a 16.1MWp ground-mounted solar project in Italy. The project, located in Sardinia, is in an advanced stage of development and is expected to be ready for construction in the first quarter of 2025. This acquisition is part of Clearvise's clearPARTNERS agreement, which grants them exclusive rights to purchase five projects with a total capacity of approximately 125MWp. Clearvise's CEO, Petra Leue-Bahns, stated that Italy, along with Germany and France, will be the company's main markets. The clearPARTNERS model allows Clearvise to collaborate with small and medium-sized developers to pursue renewable energy opportunities. [Extracted from the article]

Enphase Energy, a solar equipment company, expects the US rooftop solar market to rebound this year despite disappointing sales in the second quarter. The company's first-quarter results fell short of analyst expectations, with US revenue dropping by 34% compared to the previous quarter. The weak results also affected other solar companies. The decline in the home solar market has been attributed to higher interest rates and reduced payments for excess solar power in California. However, Enphase CEO Badri Kothandaraman believes that the first quarter was the low point and anticipates stronger growth in demand in the second half of the year. [Extracted from the article]

Solar manufacturers in the US have filed petitions asking the government to impose tariffs on $12.5 billion worth of imported panels from Southeast Asia. The manufacturers claim that overseas rivals are engaging in unfair practices, and they are seeking trade help to counteract this. While the tariffs would support US solar manufacturing, they could also hinder President Joe Biden's goal of accelerating panel installations to combat climate change. The US Commerce Department will now determine whether the petitions meet the requirements for a probe, with a decision expected in the next 20 days. [Extracted from the article]

Enphase Energy Inc., a solar equipment company, predicts that the sluggish US rooftop solar market will rebound this year, despite disappointing sales in the second quarter. The company's first-quarter results fell short of analyst expectations, with US revenue dropping by 34% compared to the previous quarter. This decline in sales has also affected rival companies such as SolarEdge Technologies Inc., Sunrun Inc., and Sunnova Energy International Inc. The home solar market has been impacted by higher interest rates, making it more expensive for consumers to purchase solar panels. Additionally, California, the largest solar market, has reduced payments for excess solar power sold back to the grid, causing further challenges for the industry. However, Enphase CEO Badri Kothandaraman believes that the first quarter was the low point and expects demand to stabilize and increase in the second half of 2024. Despite the weak sales forecast for the second quarter, Enphase remains optimistic about the future of the solar market. [Extracted from the article]

Renewable Power Capital (RPC), backed by CPP Investments, has partnered with Finnish company Aurinkokarhu to develop up to 1GW of solar PV projects in Finland. This collaboration will add solar power to RPC's existing portfolio of onshore wind and battery storage projects in the Nordic market. The joint venture aims to have the first utility-scale projects ready for construction by 2026, with commissioning starting in 2028. Aurinkokarhu, founded in 2022, is a solar PV developer with a 900MW development pipeline and a commitment to installing 1000MW of solar capacity by 2027. [Extracted from the article]

Shares of China's leading wind and solar manufacturers, including Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Longi Green Energy Technology Co., and Goldwind Science & Technology Co., dropped after the European Union (EU) launched two separate probes under legislation aimed at protecting the bloc's producers from state-funded foreign rivals. These investigations pose challenges for China's wind and solar industries, which are already facing excess capacity and price wars. The EU actions will make it more difficult for Chinese companies to export to Europe and expand their sales in higher-premium overseas markets. The probes are part of Europe's efforts to prevent state-funded companies from using their financial strengths to undermine EU rivals. [Extracted from the article]

The European Union has launched investigations into Chinese firms bidding for a Romanian solar park, as part of a new law aimed at preventing state-funded companies from using their financial power to outcompete EU rivals. The probes are focused on ENEVO Group, including LONGi Solar Technologie GmbH, and state-owned Shanghai Electric UK Co. Ltd. and Shanghai Electric Hong Kong International Engineering Co. Ltd. The EU is concerned about Chinese companies undercutting its clean tech industries, and is considering imposing additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The investigations are the second under the EU's foreign subsidies regulation, and the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU has expressed concerns about potential discrimination against Chinese enterprises. [Extracted from the article]

Brazilian utility Cemig has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with wholesale company Mart Minas to supply 20MW of solar power to over 80 stores in Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. The electricity will come from the Jusante project, a 70MW solar asset developed by Cemig GT. This partnership will allow Mart Minas to reduce costs, invest in self-production, and ensure energy self-sufficiency. Cemig operates a renewable portfolio of over 5.7GW in Brazil, including hydro, solar, and wind capacity, and has contracted with other companies in the free market. [Extracted from the article]

Solar wafer prices in China continue to decline, despite efforts by manufacturers to reduce output in response to severe overcapacity. The China Silicon Industry Association reported that costs for solar wafers fell by up to 7.7% in the past week. This unsustainable situation has led to predictions of further production cuts and an expected wave of bankruptcies in China's solar industry. Some companies are already selling their solar factories, while others are struggling to invest in new capacity due to financial constraints. [Extracted from the article]

Soltech Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Soltech Energy, has decided to cancel the search for buyers of its solar PV portfolio in Sweden. The portfolio now has a total capacity exceeding 2GW, doubling in size since the company announced plans for its disposal in July 2023. The company believes that continuing to develop the portfolio will generate significant value, as a large part of it is subject to future development without the need for increased financing. While some mature projects are nearing construction and suitable for selective divestment, they currently make up only a small part of the portfolio. Soltech Energy focuses on the development and operation of solar parks with co-located battery storage for third-party owners. They are currently constructing several projects, including a charging station and battery park in Malmö and an own-use solar park near Halmstad. Last year, they partnered with Norwegian investor Solgrid on a separate 300MW PV portfolio in southern Sweden. [Extracted from the article]

Alternus Clean Energy, a transatlantic developer, has sold two solar projects in the Netherlands totaling 25.4MW to Theia Investments. The projects include an 11.8MW solar project in Rilland and a 13.6MW solar farm at Rotterdam Airport. Both projects have long-term government contracts and are capable of supplying electricity to thousands of households. These sales are part of Alternus' strategy to optimize its balance sheet and pursue other opportunities. The company also recently sold solar portfolios in Poland and Italy. Alternus has additional projects under construction and development in the US and Europe. [Extracted from the article]

Vast Renewables has secured approximately $26 million in funding for a solar methanol plant in Australia, in partnership with Mabanaft. The plant, known as SM1, has received grant funding from the Australia Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the German government. The project aims to produce green methanol using Vast's CSP v3.0 technology, which can potentially reduce production costs by up to 40%. SM1 aims to be a catalyst for a solar methanol industry in Australia and has attracted interest from major buyers, with the potential to export the fuel to Germany and other global markets. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Bureau of Land Management's proposal to open 31 million acres of public land for solar energy development. Topics include the potential environmental and economic impacts of this proposal, the response from various stakeholders, and the implications for future renewable energy projects.

Since entering into Pakistan in 1998, Huawei has maintained robust growth and contributed to Pakistan's overall ICT industry development. Bahum provides a complete range of products, services, warranty and service contact we represent in local market on behalf o f Huawei and other principals. Huawei together with leading testing and certification organization China General Certification Center (CGC) released the Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter for PV Systems Technical White Paper to enable the industry to better understand AFCI technology. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the growth of green technology in the U.S., particularly solar energy, as of 2014. Topics include the Crescent Dunes solar thermal plant in Nevada, U.S. President Barack Obama’s proposed carbon regulations, and statistics on clean energy, complex renewable energies, wind power, and electric utilities.

The article focuses on the potential for British warehouses to generate significant solar power, highlighting the benefits in terms of increased solar capacity, carbon emissions reduction, and cost savings. It mentions that the research conducted by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) reveals that only a small percentage of warehouses currently utilize solar panels, with the distribution network operators (DNOs) being identified as a major barrier due to their control over grid access.

Altus Power has completed the acquisition of 84MW commercial-scale solar arrays from Vitol for approximately $118 million. The portfolio includes long-term contracts for community solar, school district, and other enterprise projects in New York, New Jersey, and Maine. Altus used cash on hand for the transaction and plans to expand its funding facility with Blackstone for long-term financing. Altus has also secured a $100 million credit facility from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and CPPIB Credit Investments III. Altus operates solar generation, energy storage, and charging infrastructure across 25 states in the US. [Extracted from the article]