Consultation with stakeholders of Bhutan’s energy sector
Early this week, Mercados-Aries International‘s team led a consultation with the main stakeholders of Bhutan’s energy sector regarding the RE regulatory framework of the country. The discussions with the Department of Renewable Energy, the Bhutan Electricity Authority, and the Bhutan Power Corporation started with the review and regulatory gap assessment of the existing framework in Bhutan. […]
Sustainable Projects in The Gambia
In our continuous search for environmental and social sustainability solutions for all our projects, we assign all necessary means to ensure mitigation measures are put in place. This week Patricia Ramos, Specialist Consultant- Sr Environmental and Social Specialist, is in The Gambia working with stakeholders and People Affected by Project (PAP), to reach consensus and […]
Standing with Ukraine
Our warmest thoughts are at this moment with our Ukrainian colleagues, collaborators, and clients. We fully support their cause and rally for a fast and peaceful resolution.
We are hiring!
If you’d like to join a multicultural team, work on international projects and contribute to make a better world, don’t miss out the new positions available: Manager for Renewables & Sustainability Consultant for Policy, Regulation & Strategy Executive Consultant for Policy, Regulation & Strategy
Slovenia – Trafoflex R&D project
Mercados Aries International has been engaged in the TRAFOFLEX R&D project, led by SODO – the DSO of Slovenia – and with collaboration of ELES – Country’s TSO. The project aims to develop a novel Dynamic Transformer Rating (DTR) technology for efficient asset management and flexible peak load operation. The approach will be consisted of […]
Assisting Saint Lucia in updating the National Energy Policy
At Mercados – Aries International we are pleased to provide analytical and technical advisory support for the update of St. Lucia’s National Energy Policy (NEP) towards a low carbon development. Island States, such as St Lucia, are usually highly dependent on liquid fuel imports and especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Therefore, careful, […]
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The world’s largest solar parks
Do you know what are the world’s largest solar parks? The concept of the solar park was first developed in India and China a decade ago. Now, the largest solar parks house up to 80 individual solar power plants, achieving higher capacities than single plants. The list is dominated by China and India, joined by […]
Offshore solar panels studies
Are an offshore solar panels a very promising field yet to be explored? Check out the opinions on the subject given by energy experts, including Javier Gala, Mercados-Aries International Renewables Director, in this article.
The future of floating PV
Floating photovoltaics is the third pillar of solar energy, after ground and rooftop. Various studies point to its enormous potential within the renewable mix. According to the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), a benchmark institution in the sector, cumulative global installed capacity exceeded 2 GW in September 2020 (in 2018 it was 1.1 […]
