energy transition Posts

Lowest bid ever in Saudi Arabia’s solar tender

Lowest bid ever in Saudi Arabia’s solar tender

Saudi Arabia has held its first, 300 MW solar tender. While bidders are being shortlisted, it seems that a new global solar power tariff record may be the outcome, with bids of under 2 US cents per kWh.

California planning Global Climate Action Summit – a milestone

California planning Global Climate Action Summit – a milestone

California’s governor has announced a Global Climate Action Summit, to be held shortly before the 24th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 24). This will be the first time that a US state holds a climate conference with the clear purpose of supporting the Paris Agreement.

Germany to further support growth of renewables in Africa

Germany to further support growth of renewables in Africa

During a recent congress, German Development Minister Dr. Gerd Müller announced further support for the growth of renewable energies in Africa. He used the congress as a platform to present his new concept of a green civil energy, which is strongly based on investments by communities and cooperatives.

Rick Perry plans to build future on nuclear, coal and gas energy

Rick Perry plans to build future on nuclear, coal and gas energy

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has announced that he will dedicate his term of office to building the energy future by concentrating on nuclear, coal and gas. His beliefs in these energy sources are based on the same unproven theories as those of U.S. President Donald Trump and his Administration.

France is increasing solar capacity by incorporating solar panels to roads

France is increasing solar capacity by incorporating solar panels to roads

France intends to cover around 1000 km of its roads with solar panels within the next five years. The panels were newly innovated and patented specifically to suit the ambitious plans of the Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, Ségolène Royal.

SEIA plans expansion into Midwest

SEIA plans expansion into Midwest

SEIA is seeking expansion into the Midwest. A special committee is meant to help with this. The aim is to redirect the association’s attention to state-level policy battles, as experts believe this is where the future of solar will be determined.