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Science and Technology:

¶ Fitch Ratings says utility-scale solar PV projects often outperform expectations. On average, projects assessed made 9% more electricity than projected. Factors include higher than expected solar irradiance and lower than expected grid curtailments. With limited downtimes, arrays were available over 98.5% of the time. [CleanTechnica]

Topaz Solar Farm, a 550-MW photovoltaic power station in San Luis Obispo County, California. Image by First Solar

¶ The UN released its assessment of national plans to limit climate change, submitted by 146 countries. Officials say the submissions, in their current form, won’t keep global temperatures from rising by more than the 2° C danger threshold. However the UN report says the plans are a major step and the 2° C goal is “within reach.” [BBC]

World:

¶ Green energy is benefiting from the downturn in the oil sector, with more cash available for investments and more skilled…