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Israel introduces tool to calculate rooftop solar potential

Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in collaboration with the Israel Mapping Center, has launched a tool that calculates the potential and expected income from rooftop solar installations on residential, industrial, and public buildings.

Sharp to withdraw solar business from European market

Sharp says that its Sharp Energy Solutions Europe (SESE) unit will halt business operations on March 31 due to challenging conditions in the European solar market.

Jordan opens tender for solar at water facilities

Jordan’s Water Authority has kicked off a tender for solar plants at water facilities to improve energy efficiency in the sector. Contractors must request pre-qualification questionnaires by email by Feb. 20, 2025.

Fraunhofer technology connects Dutch energy community to flexibility markets

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (Fraunhofer ITWM) has linked an energy community on a canal near Amsterdam to the day-ahead and Dutch imbalance markets, cutting energy costs.

Liberia seeks consultancy services for solar, battery storage auction

The government of Liberia is seeking transaction advisers to develop the legal, technical, commercial and financial mechanisms for the country’s first solar and battery energy storage auction. The deadline for expressions of interest is Feb. 25, 2025.

Uganda opens tender for 40 MW of ground-mounted solar

Companies interested in an engineering, procurement and construction contract for two 20 MW ground-mounted solar plants in eastern Uganda must request pre-qualification questionnaires by Feb. 21, one week before a deadline for expressions of interest.

Poland reopens loan, subsidy program for rural solar installations

Poland has relaunched its Energy for Rural Areas program, offering loans covering up to 100% of solar installation costs in rural areas. The second funding round has a budget of PLN 1 billion ($242.6 million).

Panacol develops UV adhesive for encapsulating flexible PV modules

Panacol, a Germany-based adhesive technology supplier, says its new UV adhesive is specifically designed for sealing and bonding flexible PV modules. 

Volkswagen EV covers 941 km on single battery charge

A standard Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S electric car, equipped with a 86 kWh battery, consumed just 9.2 kWh/100 km of electricity during a maximum efficiency test in December 2024.

Croatia’s new solar additions hit 397.1 MW in 2024

The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia Association (RES Croatia) says Croatia’s solar market is growing year over year. But with residential and industrial rooftops accounting for most new installations, a key focus is enabling utility-scale growth.

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