ISA opens global bids for solar cold storage in Africa
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is overseeing bids from prospective contractors to supply, install and commission solar cold storage capacity in Senegal, Sudan, and Seychelles. Bidding is also open for two 2 MT systems in Djibouti.
Okra Solar secures funding to bankroll mesh-grid expansion
Australian renewables startup Okra Solar has raised $3 million to scale up distribution of its solar-based hardware and software solutions. It aims to electrify more than 290,000 off-grid homes in Nigeria over the next three years, while also expanding its operations in countries such as Haiti.
Agrivoltaics for broccoli, cabbage
Scientists in South Korea have combined PV generation with vegetable farming and have found that solar array shading provides favorable results for crops such as broccoli and cabbage.
Debunking myths about PV system orientation, dimensioning
New research from LUT University shows that there is no single correct orientation for a PV installation.
Indian manufacturer unveils battery with solar storage
India’s Natural Battery Technologies has developed lithium-based battery inverters that can be charged with solar power. The batteries are designed for residential and commercial use, with storage capacities typically ranging from 1.5 kWh to 20 kWh.
New on-demand rooftop solar investment platform
Legends Rooftop is an online tool that allows investors to purchase off-site rooftop solar panels as a financial investment.
Nigerian state to install 600 MW of C&I solar in pursuit of 1 GW goal
The Nigerian state of Lagos and the World Bank have announced plans for 1 GW of rooftop PV by 2030.
Solar window generates electricity, thermal energy
A research team in Hong Kong has built a solar window that can generate power on the external side via a luminescent solar concentrator and thermal energy on the internal side via transparent solar absorbers.
Business models for Swedish solar
Swedish researchers have identified six business models for the country’s solar market and highlighted how companies differ significantly in their approaches from policymakers and scientists. They analyzed data from 241 solar companies.
Japan allocates 153.7 MW in solar auction
Japan’s latest procurement exercise was open to PV projects above 250 kW in size. The ceiling price was set at JPY 10 ($0.074)/kWh.
