Patrick Jowett
South Africa imposes 10% import tariff on solar panels
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.”
Sulzer supplies molten salt pumps for 100 MW solar tower in China
Sulzer, a Switzerland-based fluid engineering specialist, has supplied molten salt pumps for a 100 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project in China. The facility is designed to provide solar power 24 hours a day.
Maldives opens tender for grid-tied solar-plus-diesel plants
The government of the Maldives is accepting bids for the design, supply and installation of grid-tied solar-diesel hybrid power generation plants. The projects will be built on nine inhabited islands across the country.
Organic solar cell with bilayer hole transport layer achieves 17% efficiency
A research team from two Chinese universities claims to have fabricated an organic solar cell with the highest power per weight ratio to date. The device has a thickness of less than 1.5 micrometers.
Ukraine receives solar panels to power hospitals
Over 5,800 solar panels manufactured by Italy’s Enel have been delivered to Ukraine to help power healthcare facilties.
European Energy secures solar PPA from Danish State Railways
Danish State Railways has agreed to purchase 80 GWh annually from a PV plant planned to occupy a surface of 253 hectares.
Germany records highest hourly electricity price in history
Spanish consultancy AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says Germany recorded €2,325.83 ($2,502.41)/MWh on June 26 – its highest hourly electricity price in history. The nation also broke its all-time record for daily solar production on June 25, recording 433 GWh.
Mozambique opens tender for solar-plus-storage projects
Mozambique’s energy regulator has launched a tender for solar-plus-storage hybrid projects across several provinces. The deadline for applications is Sept. 13.
Chinese manufacturer presents 200 Nm3/h alkaline electrolyzer at Intersolar
The Serie-C containerized alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production system, developed by China’s CPU Hydrogen Power Technology, boasts a hydrogen production of 200 Nm3/h, or up to 428 kg/24hr, with a purity of up to 99.999%. It has been presented by Germany’s DCH Energy at Intersolar 2024.
Nepal opens tender for grid-connected solar projects
State-owned Nepal Electricity Authority is requesting proposals for the development of grid-connected solar projects across the country. The maximum total capacity available under the tender is 800 MW. The deadline to submit proposals is July 9.
