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Solar
Solkiss to build world’s largest rotating solar plant in South Korea
The South Korean solar developer will install a 2.67 MW floating solar farm on the Deoku Reservoir that will rotate to track the sun’s rays throughout the day, delivering...
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Tesla
Buzz Lightyear: first solar-powered family car hits the market
The Lightyear One, developed by Dutch startup Lightyear, now available sale at retail price of €119,000. Company hopes to secure 200 orders by end of year.
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Storage
Energy storage already cost-competitive in commercial sector, finds study
Cheaper battery prices sees storage playing a broader role in energy markets, particularly for commercial customers seeking to reduce peak consumption, research from McKinsey shows.
Governments
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United Kingdom
UK’s ‘stunning Sunday’ of 70% low-carbon power offers glimpse of near future
Sunny and windy Sunday afternoon in the U.K. sees carbon intensity power production level fall below 100g of CO2 per kWh for first time ever, gifting country’s energy market...
Report by the International Renewable Energy Agency shows large increase in number of people employed in renewable energy sectors.
Governments
India
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Solar
Engie Solar sets new record low solar tariff in India with 250MW plant
The winning tariff is for 250 MW of solar capacity in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Younicos will design and supply a 49 MWlithium-ion battery storage system located at a former gas and coal power plant in northern England.
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UK, France should put citizen solar ahead of nuclear, says former EDF chief
Former director of EDF says French nuclear industry is in its worst situation ever, and calls on UK to promote citizen solar.
JinkoSolar has posted a set of strong Q3 financials that serve to highlight the current challenges facing the solar industry.
French oil giant Total confirms plan to invest more than $300 million in a project to solar power its petrol stations.
