Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the engines that drive economic growth in Nigeria, but it has been hampered by harsh macro-environments such as lack of access to finance and inadequate power supply. This study investigates the factors that influence the solar technology adoption...

Malaysia aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, addressing climate change by transitioning to low-carbon electricity. With the power sector contributing 36 % of carbon emissions in 2019, solar photovoltaic (PV) is a key solution, given Malaysia's abundant sunshine. While government roadmaps...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) prosumers are meant to play a key role in the acceleration of the global energy-transition. However, its current development state is far from their long-term projected potential contribution, especially in emerging and developing countries. In this work, Chile has been...

This study investigates the feasibility and socio-economic determinants of adopting solar-powered irrigation (SPI) systems in Bangladesh, focusing on their financial impact in boro rice production compared to dieselpowered irrigation (DPI). Sustainable irrigation technologies are critical for...

Based on extensive research-including 38 interview respondents, four focus groups, participant observation, and extensive document analysis throughout Southeastern California-this article examines perceived patterns of corruption associated with a rapid boom in utility-scale solar energy...

Individuals trade present for future consumption across a range of economic behaviors, and this tradeoff may differ across socioeconomic groups. To assess these tradeoffs, we estimate a dynamic model of residential solar adoption and system sizing in California using household-level data on...

Residential rooftop photovoltaic (RPV) solar power offers a dual benefit: it reduces energy bills and helps combat climate change. Yet, the widespread adoption of RPV is influenced by multifaceted factors. This research delves into five key dimensions: socio-demographic and household...

Accurate solar and photovoltaic (PV) power forecasting is essential for optimizing grid integration, managing energy storage, and maximizing the efficiency of solar power systems. Deep learning (DL) models have shown promise in this area due to their ability to learn complex, non-linear...

The global shift toward sustainability and ecological responsibility has accelerated the large-scale transition to renewable energy. This research explores the predisposition toward adopting solar photovoltaic systems, particularly within commercial energy hubs, due to their role as key...

For investors, the decision to install photovoltaic (PV) systems largely depends on whether the investment proves worthwhile. Subsidies play an important role in this context. Currently, the German subsidy programme is based on feed-in tariffs: Property owners are guaranteed a fixed price for 20...

While solar photovoltaic (PV) energy plays a central role in global decarbonization efforts, its large-scale deployment involves complex governance trade-offs related to land use, market design, regulatory coordination, and stakeholder engagement that demand negotiation among diverse actors....

Thermal energy storage equipped concentrated solar power facilities provide the combined benefits of offering operational flexibility and producing renewable energy. The study examines the synergy nexus of energy transition, green financing and renewable energy intensity in China based on...

Ob Investoren/-innen Photovoltaikanlagen (PV-Anlagen) einführen, hängt stark davon ab, ob es sich für sie lohnt. Hierbei spielen Subventionen eine starke Rolle. Das deutsche Förderprogramm basiert aktuell auf Einspeisetarifen: Eigentümer/innen bekommen für 20 Jahre einen festen Preis...

Photovoltaics play a key role in the United Kingdom (UK) meeting its net-zero targets. In this analysis, we draw on governmental datasets and projections, technical data from across the photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry and technoeconomic research to determine the UK's waste processing...

The solar energy industry encompasses all activities related to the development, production, and deployment of solar energy technologies. This includes the manufacturing of solar panels (photovoltaic or PV panels), the development of solar thermal systems, the installation of solar systems on...

Article 15c of the revised RED, obliges EU Member States to "adopt one or more plans designating [...] renewables acceleration areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources". The identification of areas suitable to be designated as renewables acceleration areas has to follow the...

Solar radiation modification' is an umbrella term for proposed technologies that would reflect more sunlight back into space, or allow more infrared radiation to escape into space, thereby creating a net cooling effect on the Earth's climate. This scientific opinion by the Group of Chief...

This report builds a compelling case for India to look beyond land and institute an ecosystem that supports the installation and operationalization of floating solar photovoltaics (FSPV) power plants. Since these plants are installed on the underutilized surfaces of large water bodies, no land...

This Off-Grid Solar (OGS) policy toolkit is designed to assist governments in creating an enabling environment for OGS and pay-as-you-go (PAYG) sector growth by establishing policy reforms determined through a structured process of inter-ministerial policy dialogue. It identifies twelve key...

The transition to net zero carbon emissions necessary to limit global warming importantly involves greater use of renewable energies, especially solar energy, and scaling up renewable energy storage and generation. This paper discusses expanding the use of molten salt for renewable energy...

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations create global awareness, political responsibility, enhanced measurements, and social feedback by organizing these priorities into seventeen goals and defining measurable time-bound targets. SDG7, "Affordable and Clean...

The development of a country cannot be realized only through the amount of energy it produces and its industrialization. In a country where its people are left homeless and poor, and its cultural and natural riches are destroyed, the electricity produced is not a measure of development on its...

This study evaluates whether a residential solar mandate in the case of roof renovation is a useful complement to economic incentives for further photovoltaics (PV) adoption. Analyzing determinants affecting PV ownership and installation intentions among single-family homeowners, as well as...

We study the optimal design of income-contingent subsidies for residential solar panels. Using remotely sensed data on solar panel installations across the contiguous US and a border-discontinuity design, we estimate that the responsiveness of installation rates to subsidies is strongly...

This paper examines the comparative analysis of photovoltaic (PV) energy policies and data from Spain, Germany, and Brazil, focusing on understanding the factors influencing PV deployment and efficiency in these countries. This study identifies critical policy recommendations to enhance PV...

The adoption of renewable energy technology has received significant government support. However, there is limited empirical evidence on the effectiveness of subsidies that are used to promote the adoption of such technologies. This paper exploits a natural experimental setting, in which a solar...

The European Solar PV Industry Alliance gathers businesses and stakeholders active in the area of manufacturing of solar PV. The aim of the Alliance is to strengthen and scale up the business case for manufacturing of solar PV panels and their components in Europe and increase resilience of the...

The European Solar PV Industry Alliance gathers businesses and stakeholders active in the area of manufacturing of solar PV. The aim of the Alliance is to strengthen and scale up the business case for manufacturing of solar PV panels and their components in Europe and increase resilience of the...

The contribution of off-grid energy technologies like solar, that in immediate future for villages. Despite Chief minister initiative solar power greenhouse scheme have significance importance in rural household electrification and in rural areas Further, comfort with the new technology,...

We study the spatial misallocation resulting from subsidies for residential solar panels in the US and quantify the associated environmental costs. We build a structural model of solar panel demand and electricity production across the country and estimate the model by combining 1) remotely...

Study assesses the feasibility of the Hwange-Lupane regions of Zimbabwe to host a large-scale Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) facility. The study performed a techno-economic analysis to meet the objectives of the study. However, considering that CSP technologies are currently costly, errors in...