Negative price hours rise in Europe
Around 28% of potential solar power generation in Germany occurred during periods of negative electricity prices from January to May, according to Enervis. The share is expected to rise as battery storage deployment continues to lag behind renewable energy growth.
Ireland’s new private wire policy could unlock benefits for solar
Large energy users like data centers and manufacturers could gain expedited access to at least 500 MW of solar deemed ‘ready to proceed’ under the new, ‘more enabling’ private wires framework, said Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power. The updated policy targets national grid congestion, particularly acute near the capital where data centers are concentrated.
China switches on its largest standalone battery storage project
With a capacity of 2 GWh, the four-hour storage system is described as the largest lithium iron phosphate energy storage project in the country.
BBDF 2025: Why time is running out for standalone storage
Regulatory shifts in Germany are narrowing opportunities for standalone storage, pushing developers toward colocated battery systems that require more complex optimization, according to industry discussions at the Battery Business Development Forum in Frankfurt.
Tokuyama, OCI begins construction on polysilicon factory in Malaysia
The new manufacturing facility will be located at the Samalaju Industrial Park in Sarawak, Borneo, and will have a capacity of 10,000 MT.
Burkina Faso set for 150 MW solar-plus-storage project
Dutch developer Gutami Holding has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Burkina Faso’s national utility to supply electricity from a planned 150 MW solar project paired with 50 MWh of storage.
Israel approves rooftop solar on public sports facilities
Israel’s government has approved a ILS 34 million ($10.1 million) budget and granted construction permit exemptions to support rooftop solar deployment on publicly owned sports facilities nationwide.
Gaining a battery storage edge in California and Texas grids
A GridBeyond study says succeeding in saturated battery storage markets requires software-driven agility and real-time decision-making.
US raises permitting hurdles for wind, solar projects on public land
Solar and wind projects on public land in the United States will now undergo “elevated review” by US Department of Interior head Doug Burgum.
Luxembourg launches two solar tenders
An investment call offering subsidies for the construction and operation of new solar installations is open until October 17, with higher subsidies available for solar tied to battery storage. Meanwhile, a tender offering 15-year market premium contracts for solar energy produced and fed into the grid will be open until November 28.
