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Algeria Will Commence 1GW Solar Tender Between June and July 2021

published: 2021-05-31 9:30
Algeria’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies has announced that the country’s long-awaited 1GW solar tender will be launched between June and July this year. Earlier in late April, Chems-Eddine Chitour, who heads the ministry, received the authorization from the Algerian government to manage and supervise the auction and procurement process. ...  more

East Hope Signs Agreement with Ningxia Government to Build Local Production Capacity for Polysilicon

published: 2021-05-31 9:30
Eager to take advantage of rising market demand, Chinese polysilicon manufacturer East Hope (East Hope Group) is planning to further expand its production capacity. On May 11, East Hope, the government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and the government of Shizuishan inked a strategic cooperation agreement under which East Hope will invest in building local production capacity for polysilicon and other kinds of silicon materials for industrial and electronics-related applications. ...  more

Germany Has Revised Target Date for Carbon Neutrality and Now Aims for Net Zero by 2045

published: 2021-05-28 9:30
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on May 6 that her coalition government will amend its climate law and pull forward the deadline for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to 2045. The revised target date is five years earlier compared with the original target date of 2050. Moreover, a set of legislative reforms are expected to be unveiled soon. They include the short- and medium-term goals of a reduction in domestic greenhouse gas emissions to 65% below the 1990 level by 2030 and a further reduction to 88% by 2040. The original 2030 goal was 55% below the 1990 level. ...  more

US Scientists Develop Non-Toxic Polypeptide Battery

published: 2021-05-27 9:30
Is it possible for “metal-free” batteries to see the light of day and create a pristine energy storage technology that facilitates easy recycling and generates zero pollution? Following the seawater battery of IBM, US scientists have now developed a non-toxic and degradable eco-friendly battery, which replaces traditional metal electrodes with polypeptide that is commonly seen in skin care products.  ...  more