First white paper on PV development in India
India is poised to expand its role in photovoltaic manufacturing and use, and to become a global leader in this technology.
Sun and Wind Energy
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Consider solar thermal systems as basic furniture
Some good ideas take a while to be copied. This is the case with solar building codes, which were invented in Israel 29 years ago. Within the last two to three years, this political instrument has reached
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Small particles and large power plants
Whether salt crystals, spores or sulphates: aerosols have an influence on the yield and performance of solar thermal power plants that should not be underestimated.
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Duet for giants
Energy efficiency and the profitable use of biomass residues are often demonstrated by pulp and paper factories, which are forerunners in this area. A new example is given by Dalkia and Metso, global players
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Rural electrification in Chhattisgarh
Off-grid photovoltaic systems often fail in remote villages in India due to poor monitoring and lack of maintenance. Theft is another major issue. While most of these systems are installed under central
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Solar energy for the less privileged
<p>Solar thermal systems are able to reduce energy costs. To realise such savings, government programmes in Turkey, Brazil and Mexico are promoting the integration of solar installations in social housing. </p>
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The treasure of Lake Kivu
In the energy-poor country of Rwanda only 10% of households have an electricity connection. But scientists have now discovered a renewable energy source in the depths of Lake Kivu: methane gas. Rwanda
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The advantage of small-scale solutions
<p> Interview with Tobias Zwirner who has been the Managing Director of Phaesun GmbH since 2001 and is a Board Member of the "Alliance for Rural Electrification" (ARE), which has its headquarters
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Wind energy as export hit
<p> Baja California, Mexico, wants to become the first Mega Region energy warehouse-producing, storing and exporting renewable energy to the US and Canada.</p>
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A "sun" for the nighttime
<p> The company Phaesun has started a project in the East African country of Mozambique geared towards rural electrification using especially small photovoltaic systems - so-called "PicoPV systems".</p>