Is Trump just a bump in the road for US solar?
The second Donald Trump administration has put up roadblocks to clean energy investment but renewable energy analysts say superior technology and its economic benefits will ultimately prevail.
The Hydrogen Stream: HyIron starts green hydrogen production in Namibia
HyIron says it has produced the first green hydrogen molecules at its Namibian facility, while Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has secured AUD 814 million ($512 million) for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia.
Exploring hydrogen for energy development in remote communities: Comparing Canadian and Malaysian prospects
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada investigated hydrogen as a potential decarbonization strategy for remote communities in Canada and Malaysia. They reviewed the two countries’ respective situations before presenting a value proposition for continued work – both separately and collaboratively.
Corporate PPAs with variable price structure achieve higher performance
Researchers in Portugal have simulated 800 power purchase agreemeents across eight different contract type and have found that contracts with a variable price structure achieve higher performance. Their analysis considered net present value, contract performance deviation and volume residual as the main indicators.
SMA America releases 99.2% efficient grid-scale battery storage inverter
The inverters use a silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor for high power conversion capability.
Pakistan’s net-metering solar capacity hits 4 GW
Pakistan’s net-metering solar capacity surpassed 4 GW in 2024, marking significant growth in its solar market ahead of upcoming changes to the program later this month.
Adani Green commissions of 250 MW of solar in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) says it has completed a 250 MW solar project in Rajasthan, India.
Tunisia seeks consultants for 400 MW solar-plus-storage project
The World Bank is inviting consultants to submit proposals for a technical study on a 350 MW to 400 MW solar project with battery energy storage in Tunisia. The deadline for applications is March 24.
Belize opens 80 MW solar tender
The government of Belize has opened a tender for up to 80 MW of grid-connected solar. Interested developers can apply until April 14.
Panama preparing new renewables auction
Panama plans to launch a renewables auction by late October, with state-run Electric Transmission Co. (ETESA) set to submit tender documents for regulatory approval. The auction aims to secure long-term energy contracts for power distribution companies.
