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Headline News:
- “Insects Thrive In Restored Habitats Near US Solar Energy Facilities” • Researchers from the Argonne National Laboratory and National Renewable Energy Laboratory went on a mission to explore the ecological impact of PV solar energy sites, especially those restored with native grasses and wildflowers. The result is buzzing with life. [Earth.com]
- “Europe Celebrates 4.2-GW Record Offshore Wind Haul” • The European offshore wind industry brought online a record 4,200 MW of offshore wind capacity in 2023. The amount was up 40% from the 1.7 GW installed in 2022, according to figures published by trade association WindEurope. Of the 4.2 GW total, 3 GW was installed in the EU. [reNews]
- “Indian Tycoon Adani Bets Big On Vast Solar And Wind Plant” • In the desert along the border with Pakistan, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is building the world’s largest renewable energy park as he races to future-proof his coal-linked fortune. The $2.3-billion Khavda Renewable Energy Park will have 30 GW of solar and wind capacity. [Yahoo News]
- “Panama Launching 500-MW Renewable Energy And Energy Storage Scheme” • Panama has launched a 500-MW tender auction for renewables and energy storage, the first in Central America to include storage. Winning bidders are to have projects operational by 1 September 2026, for existing renewable projects and new solar PV plants. [Energy-Storage.News]
- “Bangladesh Solar Power Surge Set To Unlock Thousands Of Green Jobs” • After years of slack progress, renewable energy in Bangladesh has seen a strong turnaround on the back of more affordable solar power. It is expected to create 3,000 to 4,000 new jobs in the next few years. Rooftop solar alone accounted for a record 42 MW added in 2023. [The Hindu]
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