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Cyprus introduces energy storage subsidy scheme

Cyprus’ Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry has launched a subsidy scheme for energy storage systems paired with existing renewable energy plants. Eligible projects will be remunerated by feed-in tariffs (FiTs) or net billing systems.

Lithuania launches 800 MWh energy storage tender

Only a day before cutting ties with the Russian power grid, Lithuania announced the launch of a major energy storage procurement exercise.

Germany’s Tesvolt begins energy trading from pooled commercial batteries

Tesvolt Energy will collaborate with algorithm traders Enspired, Entrix, and The Mobility House to trade pooled 100 kWh-plus battery units for energy optimization.

What’s cooking in PV?

Scientists have conducted an analysis of 20 years of academic publications about PV-powered electric cooking and have found interest in the field peaked in 2021-2022 in both developing and developed countries. They have also outlined some potential future developments.

Venture capital sees opportunities in digitalization, software-driven PV models

Vireo Ventues Managing Partner Felix Krause speaks with pv magazine about solar-related investments in the startup landscape.

How to power 4G, 5G cellular base stations with photovoltaics, hydrogen

Scientists have simulated a 4G and 5G cellular base station in Kuwait, powered by a combination of solar energy, hydrogen, and a diesel generator. The lowest cost of energy was found to be $0.0714/kWh.

New platform to deploy 120 MW of renewables in Africa

African microgrid company PowerGen Renewable Energy is partnering with a team of international investors to deploy 120 MW of off-grid renewable energy systems across the continent, starting with installations in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Somalia runs tender for solar-plus-storage at 28 education facilities

The Somali government has launched a tender to design, supply, install, and commission solar-plus-storage systems at 28 education facilities across two northwestern regions. Applications close on March 12.

Analysts warn of looming risks to US battery storage under Trump

Clean Energy Associates says it has identified five looming risks to the US battery energy storage industry, as analysts predict significant policy shifts under US President Donald Trump’s upcoming administration.

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China begins building first GW-scale residential VPP

China is building its first gigawatt-scale residential virtual power plant (VPP) in Jiangsu province. The project will connect millions of high-power household appliances to a cloud-based energy pool to improve grid stability and boost renewable energy use.

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