Solar Energy

Chinese-Built Solar Project Makes World Cup Greener

The 800-megawatt Al Kharsaah photovoltaic power station, Qatar’s first solar power plant, seen here, was constructed by PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co. [Photo/China Daily] Since a capacity crowd cheered at the opening on Nov 20 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the brilliantly lighted Al Bayt Stadium in Doha, the …

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U.S. Solar Capacity has Grown 28,500% since 2008

The U.S. has plans to expand its solar energy market exponentially in support of its optimistic climate change policies. The country has already established several widescale solar projects, and with the introduction of the recent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), renewable energy companies are being provided with the funding and tax …

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UK Interest in Solar Power Heats up as Energy Bills Soar

Boom in solar panel demand is clouded by supply chain disruption, a fragmented industry as well as ethical issues, reports EURACTIV’s media partner, The Guardian. “It’s hot,” says Steve Springett, a director of the renewable energy brand Egg, cheerily assessing the solar market. “There’s two key factors: people are understanding …

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