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Applications & Installations
Zambia begins building 100 MW solar project Zambia has started construction of the 100 MW Chipata West solar project, as part of the country’s target to reach 1 GW of utility-scale solar capacity.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 22, 2025
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Applications & Installations
High temperatures drive up electricity demand, prices in Europe AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says higher average temperatures across major European electricity markets last week drove up power demand and prices. France and Germany, meanwhile, set new records for solar energy produced during a single day in August.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 22, 2025
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Applications & Installations
ACWA Power commissions 2.79 GW of solar in Saudi Arabia ACWA Power has secured commercial operation certificates for three majority-owned solar projects in Saudi Arabia, adding 2.79 GW of operational capacity.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 22, 2025
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Research & Development
Researchers use solar to turn human waste into fertilizer Stanford University researchers have built a photovoltaic-thermal electrochemical stripping system that extracts fertilizer nutrients from human urine. They say the system could provide a cost-effective alternative in regions with limited access to conventional fertilizers.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2025
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Serbia reaches 281 MW of solar capacity Serbia’s solar market topped 5,000 prosumers in the first half of 2025, though no plants above 10 MW are online. The country has a gigawatt-scale pipeline and procured 124.8 MW in its February renewables auction.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2025
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Applications & Installations
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Finding the right solar installer pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2025
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Applications & Installations
French developer secures $5.7 million for 5.8 MW of floating PV in Seychelles Paris-based Qair has secured a $5.7 million senior debt facility to develop a 5.8 MW floating solar project in the Seychelles, reviving plans that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2025
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South African utility unveils renewable energy offtake program Eskom has launched a renewable energy offtake program in South Africa, opening a 291 MW solar tender for large consumers through power purchase agreements on utility-owned sites.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2025
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Applications & Installations
Portugal surpasses 6.1 GW of solar capacity Portugal’s solar capacity reached 6.17 GW in May, according to the country’s renewable energy association. While distributed generation is steadily expanding, a quicker rate of deployment across all market segments will be needed to meet 2030 targets.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2025