Field manual for off-grid residential PV in remote communities
A research team has constructed a technical field audit among users of solar systems in remote communities in Ghana and has identified some recurring technical issues. Based on the collected data, the scientists have also developed a practical field manual.
Public opinion matters to the success of solar planning
New research from the UK finds institutional actors have greatest influence over planning consent, however, public support also has a statistically significant impact. Improved public engagement from developers could bolster solar planning applications in England.
U.S. adds 30 GW of PV capacity in 2024
The U.S. added 30 GW of solar in 2024 and is expected to remain the largest source of new generating capacity added over the next two years.
Juwi to build 340 MW of solar in South Africa this year
South Africa’s Juwi Renewable Energies has announced plans to build three large-scale solar plants with a combined capacity of 340 MW that will serve major players in South Africa’s mining, data centre and energy sectors.
Enphase Energy, Octopus Energy announce smart tariff for UK customers
In an update to the two companies’ strategic partnership, Octopus customers with Enphase solar and battery systems can now benefit from a smart import and export tariff designed to save money on electricity bills.
Solis unveils generator-compatible hybrid inverters
Solis has introduced its Solarator series hybrid inverters in India, targeting the residential and commercial solar storage markets.
Teralight switches on Israel’s largest solar plant
Teralight has activated Israel’s biggest PV project, the 150 MW Ta’anach 1 array, which will produce 310 GWh of energy per year. The facility will be expanded next year with the 104 MW Ta’anach 2 installation, featuring 440 MWh of energy storage.
Finland’s solar additions fall to around 200 MW in 2024
The Finnish Solar Energy Association estimates that solar additions fell in 2024 compared to 2023, but utility-scale projects under construction are set to accelerate deployment in the coming years.
Toshiba unit launches EneHub platform to support renewable transactions
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp. has launched its EneHub platform, a web-based service designed to connect renewable energy producers with buyers. It says the solution will facilitate power purchase agreements (PPAs) and simplify energy transactions.
China installed 8 GW of solar in ‘Belt and Road’ countries in 2024
Wood Mackenzie says Chinese companies installed 24 GW of power projects throughout the world under China’s “Belt and Road” development initiative in 2024. This marked a record for a calendar year, with solar projects accounting for about one-third of the newly installed capacity.
