Patrick Jowett
Japanese companies to build world’s largest liquefied hydrogen carrier
Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Japan Suiso Energy will construct a 40,000 cubic meter vessel designed to meet global hydrogen demand in the 2030s.
Singapore forecast to reach 5.3 GW of solar by 2035
UK consultants GlobalData say Singapore could add between 300 MW and 400 MW of solar annually through to 2035, taking cumulative capacity from around 1.9 GW today to the 5 GW threshold.
Huawei, Sungrow lead Wood Mackenzie’s inverter market ranking
Wood Mackenzie’s first-half 2025 solar inverter ranking finds the top 10 leading inverter manufacturers have a 71% global market share.
France, Germany, Italy break solar records in December
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds Germany broke its record for solar production on a day in December on Christmas Day, reaching 87 GWh, while Italy and France achieved the same feat three days later, registering 66 GWh and 54 GWh respectively.
China strengthens intellectual property protection in solar industry
Chinese authorities are planning to implement a series of policy measures to introduce stronger intellectual property protection to the country’s photovoltaic sector. Chinese enterprises are being encouraged to accelerate technological advancements and reserve basic patents for developing technologies.
US market on course to hit 737.8 GW of solar by 2035
GlobalData’s latest analysis says the U.S. will add between 41 GW and 52 GW of solar annually until 2035.
Nepal issues tender for rural solar home system monitoring
Nepal’s Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) is searching for a consultant to undertake monitoring and quality assurance of rural renewable energy installations, including solar home systems. The deadline for expressions of interest is Jan. 14, 2026.
Bangladesh seeking contractors for 220 MW solar project
Electricity Generation Co. of Bangladesh (EGCB) has issued a procurement notice for a forthcoming 220 MW solar project near its existing 75 MW Sonagazi facility. Once completed, the installation will be the country’s largest solar plant to date.
UK research calls for robust approach to rooftop solar fire safety
Research commissioned by the UK government finds rooftop solar panels can significantly influence fire behavior, particularly when the height gap between modules and the roof surface falls below critical limits.
Taiwan on track to deploy 31.2 GW of solar by 2035
UK-based GlobalData says Taiwan is on course to more than double its current solar capacity by the end of 2035.
