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ALJ Dubai acquires spanish PV developer FRV

Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services (ALJ), Dubai, has turned its partnership with Spanish PV project developer Fotowatio Solar Renewable Ventures (FRV) into...

India launches air quality index to monitor pollution

India on Monday launched the National Air Quality Index (AQI). The index monitors the quality of air in major urban centres across the country...

US working to raise share of renewables in energy: Study

America has been exhibiting renewed vigor in sourcing the better part of its energy supply from renewables. President Barack Obama recently declared that the country’s...

Enel partnership sells 49 pc stake to GE for $440 mn

Italian multinational energy corporation Enel Green Power is selling its minority stake in a partnership holding to General Electric Company for $440 million. The stake...

IoT-based tech will help RE sector grow despite incentive cuts

The solar and wind energy industry will increasingly rely on adoption of internet of things (IoT)-based technology and services for future growth. ABI Research, a...

Georgetown of Texas soon to become 100% clean energy efficient

Georgetown, a small town in Texas has set an ambitious target of achieving 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. The town with a...

Philips sells 80% of LED lighting business for $2.8 bn

Philips has sold a majority stake in its LED components and electric car battery business to a private-equity consortium, at a value of about...

Smart buildings market set to grow after past slowdown

Smart building technology market is expected to grow rapidly now after slower-than-expected growth over the past several years. Broader market awareness of the benefits of...