Tata subsidiary commissions NHPC solar project in India
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) says its new 300 MW solar project in the Indian state of Rajasthan uses domestic tech under the nation’s domestic content requirement (DCR).
Namibia opens 120 MW solar tender
NamPower is running a tender for the procurement of six 20 MW solar projects on an independent power purchaser basis. The bid closing date is Jan. 30, 2026.
SunCable secures Northern Territory land deal for Australian solar farm
SunCable has struck a multimillion-dollar deal with traditional owners that will enable it to develop the biggest solar farm in Australia on a cattle station in the Northern Territory.
Pexapark notes significant increase in European PPAs in October
Swiss-based analytics firm Pexapark recorded 30 power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe in October totaling 2.06 GW of contracted capacity, the highest monthly volume reported so far this year.
IRENA says $554 billion invested in solar technologies in 2024
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says solar is the only renewable energy technology where current investment levels are approaching the annual average needed through to 2030 to align with its 1.5 C pathway.
Taiwan tightens rules for ground-mounted, floating solar
Revisions to Taiwan’s Environmental Impact Assessment Act, Tourism Development Act and Geology Act introduce requirements for environmental impact assessments prior to development of solar projects, and rules out solar installations larger than one hectare in scenic spots and geographically-sensitive areas.
Germany’s January-October solar additions reach 13 GW
The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) says Germany’s installation pace reflects shifting demand patterns between ground-mounted and rooftop PV systems.
German solar plant cleared to provide secondary control reserve
Sunnic Lighthouse says Germany’s first prequalified solar project for secondary control reserve shows how quickly PV assets can move into advanced grid-services markets.
Reducing PV module temperature with twisted tape
Researchers in Iran have investigated how twisted tape in water-cooled channels can enhance heat transfer in solar modules. They have used a computer simulation to analyze the new approach with different parameters and have found the panels’ ectrical efficiency increased by up to 11.84%.
In Puerto Rico, residential solar and storage growth outpaces utility-scale developments
Puerto Rico has reached 1.3 GW of residential solar and 185,000 residential batteries, with Wood Mackenzie expecting three more GWh of residential storage by 2029. Utility-scale solar and storage projects are gearing up, as described by an attorney with McConnell Valdés.
