‘Be a role model, and the change will come’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Elina Kivelä, chief of staff at Sweden’s Turn Energy. She says companies should implement mandatory physical training, daily wellness hours, great parental leave benefits, health check-ups, and a hybrid work model. “This is crucial for balancing family life, something we know women often struggle with the most,” she states.
Persistent Amazon fires slash solar irradiance in adjacent regions
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that this winter brought dry and warm conditions to most of South America, resulting in higher-than-normal irradiance across the continent. The conditions have been particularly dry in the Amazon basin, favoring wildfire activity, and the resulting smoke has reduced solar irradiance along the plume’s path.
The Hydrogen Stream: 20 GW of electrolysis project reached final investment decision
The IEA published its yearly hydrogen analysis reporting that of the 520 GW announced electrolysis projects, 20 GW reached final investment decision, with China leading the way.
Future Fund Oman invests $156 million in polysilicon factory
The polysilicon manufacturing facility is currently under construction by United Solar Polysilicon near Muscat. It will have a capacity of 100,000 MT.
EU approves aid for 5.4 GWh storage rollout in Poland
The European Commission (EC) has authorized a €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) Polish state aid scheme to support investment into electricity storage facilities.
Big-battery storage capacity could increase fivefold in Germany by 2026
Industry body the Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar) expects around 7 GWh of large-scale battery storage to be added during that period.
Solar wafer prices steady amid improving supply-demand balance
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Gambia launches tender for 50 MW solar-plus-storage project
Gambian utility Nawec is seeking proposals for a 50 MW PV facility planned to be deployed in Soma, south of the River Gambia. The project is part of a broader solar project eventually including unspecified battery storage capacity.
Volue unveils intraday trading solution for wind, solar
Norway’s Volue has launched an automated trading tool for solar and wind operators covering most European power markets . The Volue Position Closer is a subscription-based tool targeted at renewable energy producers, portfolio managers, and municipal utilities.
Adani to hit 10 GW of solar cell, module manufacturing capacity by mid 2026
The Indian manufacturer currently has a cell and module capacity of 4 GW.
