Solar energy

Updated: Fri, 4 May 2018

In a posh Bangkok neighbourhood, residents trade energy with blockchain

The pilot project is among the world's largest peer-to-peer renewable energy trading platforms using blockchain

Crowdfunded solar panels aim to supercharge business in Africa
System gives small investors cash and communities solar panels to launch businesses, without the big up-front costs By Maina Waruru | Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Wind and solar farms could double rainfall in Sahara
If the entire desert were covered in wind farms and one fifth in solar panels, daily average rainfall would more than double By Nellie Peyton | Thu, 13 Sep 2018
As India adds 100 Smart Cities, one tells a cautionary tale
India's $7.5 bln plan to turn 100 urban centres into Smart Cities by 2020 does not address structural issues and ignores the needs of low-income and marginalised groups By Rina Chandran | Mon, 3 Sep 2018
California becomes first US state to require solar panels on homes
California has one of the most ambitious renewable energy mandates in the country By Sebastien Malo and Nichola Groom | Wed, 9 May 2018
analysis Oil-rich Nigeria turns to renewables as population booms
Nigeria has invested over $20 billion in solar power projects to bring electricity to rural communities By Isabelle Gerretsen | Thu, 3 May 2018
Solar power push lights up options for India’s rural women
From cash to buy bicycles to jobs that avoid early marriage, solar mini-grid power is giving Uttar Pradesh women choices By Manipadma Jena | Mon, 12 Feb 2018
Saudi Arabia to create world's biggest solar power project
But aim is to use more solar power at home - and export more oil By Reuters | Wed, 28 Mar 2018
interview Power-for-all push risks leaving out Africa's poorest
A plan is needed to speed up access to electricity in African nations that are lagging behind, says head of Sustainable Energy for All By Megan Rowling | Mon, 30 Apr 2018
interview Energy access for all needed for "true democracy" in India
"The poorest spend a much higher proportion of their income on energy" By Astrid Zweynert | Thu, 12 Apr 2018
Solar power could save water in thirsty Middle East, North Africa
"That kind of benefits from renewable projects are overlooked" By Sebastien Malo | Tue, 15 May 2018
Hawaii campus joins U.S. trend to go all green
"We thought by doing this it would be a great example" By Sebastien Malo | Tue, 20 Mar 2018
As India offers up advice, sunny nations form a solar alliance
As India scales up solar power, it - and partner France - aim to help other countries join in By Huizhong Wu | Mon, 12 Mar 2018
Milking it: solar coolers heat up earnings for Kenya's farmers
Using solar energy to keep milk cool is making dairy farming much more profitable in Kenya By Kagondu Njagi | Wed, 29 Aug 2018
African cities pledge to cut emissions to zero by 2050
Eight cities – from Accra to Dar es Salaam – pledged to deliver their share of emissions cuts needed to meet global targets to limit climate change By Eromo Egbejule | Thu, 17 May 2018
For clean drinking water in Kenya, just add sunshine (and a can)
"There is nothing that makes any woman happier" By Dominic Kirui | Thu, 22 Feb 2018
Boomtown Seattle aims to add jobs - and subtract emissions
Can the "Emerald City" stay green - and cut climate-changing emissions dramatically - as it grows? By Gregory Scruggs | Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Solar water pumps up incomes for Nepal's quake-hit farmers
"Before (the pump) we used to walk two or three hours a day to collect water" By Adela Suliman | Wed, 21 Feb 2018
Off-grid power pioneers pour into West Africa
By Reuters | Tue, 20 Feb 2018
Tea, haircuts and fish bones: Letting the light into Pakistan
While the government is investing heavily in coal, private investors are exploring renewable energy. By Zofeen Ebrahim | Mon, 12 Feb 2018
From solar irons to shavers, power push aims to light up incomes
African renewable energy fund backs businesses that aim to cut up-front costs of clean power By Isaiah Esipisu | Wed, 31 Jan 2018
"Consistently cheaper" clean energy set to connect world's poor
With wind and solar energy expected to cost the same or less than fossil fuels by 2020, Africa and Asia could see many more powered up, experts say By Maina Waruru | Fri, 26 Jan 2018
More green power could curb India's water, electricity gap
India needs to meet its own ambitious renewable energy goals to keep water consumption from power generation in check, researchers say By Alex Whiting | Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Fleeing Rohingya carry one key asset: Solar panels
From keeping mobile phones charged to providing lights for security, "this solar panel saved my life," says one refugee in Bangladesh By Mushfique Wadud | Fri, 15 Dec 2017
Worm toilets to solar lamps, innovations keep women safer in India
"Designing appliances with women's preferences in mind" is essential, says the International Center for Research on Women By Rina Chandran | Mon, 18 Dec 2017

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