European Investment Bank finances $150m Egyptian solar farm

The global development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a $150m loan  to finance the Obelisk solar photovoltaic project in Qena, southern Egypt. The development will consist… The post European Investment Bank finances $150m Egyptian solar farm appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Best Higher Education/Research, Excellence in Sustainability: Westminster University L.S. Skaggs Integrated Wellness Center

Equipped with 145 rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, this 11,200-sq-ft fully electric wellness center is a net-positive energy facility.

Best Energy/Industrial: Hornshadow Solar

Situated on an expansive 3,700-acre site, this 420-megawatt photovoltaic facility will generate enough clean energy to power around 70,000 Utah homes.

Ferrovial to build three solar plants in Spain

Ferrovial will build three photovoltaic plants in Spain’s Murcia region for TotalEnergies and Soltec, and will operate them for the first two years. The plants will have a total capacity… The post Ferrovial to build three solar plants in Spain appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Graftongate and Bridges offload Southampton industrial unit

The building incorporates photovoltaic solar panels, rainwater harvesting and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The post Graftongate and Bridges offload Southampton industrial unit appeared first on Property Week.

Undecided - Fixing Solar Panels Fatal Flaw, 21022023

The solar industry has a potentially fatal flaw: its reliance on silver. As a precious metal, silver is costly and difficult to come by, yet critical to pretty much every kind of solar panel. There is an alternative. Copper based panels have broken world efficiency records and there are some very promising prospects, but panel manufacturers are hesitant to dump silver for copper. Why?

Open Citry - City Hall, 21092022

Open City, with support from the Mayor of London, has created a new film, exhibition and printed tour exploring the new City Hall in the Royal Docks

Open City - The Library House Project, 19092020

A short video about The Library House Project. Designed by award-winning Macdonald Wright Architects and built in 2020, this two bed, two-floor terraced home combines exceptional thermal efficiency, a solar array, exquisitely crafted materials and a secluded walled garden to the rear.

cna Insider - Can India Pull Off The Biggest Energy Transition Ever, 08112022

India wants to go green – with 50% of its energy generated by non-fossil fuels by 2030. It’s plan? Install millions of solar panels in just eight years. Is an energy transition at this scale possible?

RIBA East - Building Regulations update 2022, 15062022

Changes to the Building Regulations 2022 come into force in June 2022. Find out how these changes will affect you and your business with this webinar hosted by the Royal Institute of British Architect's East region