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Go with the flow (batteries)

There is a gap in the market for long-duration energy storage (LDES), according to US-based manufacturer ESS Inc. – one which can’t be plugged with lithium-ion chemistry. Hugh McDermott, of ESS Inc. tells pv magazine how he thinks iron flow batteries fit into the energy system of the future, as the company pursues global expansion.

Romanian organization proposes new prosumer model for apartments

The Romanian Association of Energy Prosumers and Communities (APCE) is urging the government to introduce a new prosumer model that allows apartment residents to benefit from surplus solar energy generated by rooftop systems.

Philippines’ green energy auction heavily oversubscribed with nearly 7 GW of pumped hydro bids

The country’s Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) attracted a cumulative 7.5 GW of projects, far surpassing the 4.65 GW installation target.

EU escalates infringement procedures over energy permit laws

The European Commission has launched legal action against eight EU member states for failing to transpose its revised renewable energy directive into national law.

Kazakhstan to auction 90 MW of solar this year

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has scheduled four solar auctions in June 2025, offering 90 MW of combined capacity.

Waaree breaks ground on alkaline electrolyzer factory

Waaree Group has started building an alkaline electrolyzer factory in India. The facility will commence operations with 300 MW of production capacity.

Grew Solar to set up 3 GW ingot-module factory in India

Grew Solar says its new factory in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh will produce 3 GW of ingots, wafers, cells and modules per year.

Eskom calls for registration of all grid-tied solar installations

South African utility Eskom is urging consumers with grid-tied rooftop solar to register their systems and integrate them with the national grid, waiving registration fees until March 2026. Off-grid installations must still prove they operate independently.

Australia’s residential battery installations rise 30% in 2024

Australia installed more than 28,000 residential batteries in 2024, a 30% increase from the previous year, according to a Clean Energy Council (CEC) platform that tracks renewable energy adoption.

Japanese agency launches solar surplus forecasting to improve energy efficiency

The Japan Weather Association (JWA) says its new forecasting service provides real-time surplus solar power predictions for individual buildings, commercial facilities, and households.

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