Philippines plans third microgrid auction
The Philippines plans to launch its third microgrid auction by late June, offering at least 71 lots across 167 unserved and underserved areas.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Sharing information with a solar installer
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
Kenya opens solar-plus-storage tender
Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KenGen) is searching for up to seven companies to assist with a 42.5 MW solar project with 3 MW/4.5 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage. The deadline for applications is July 29.
India awards 420 MW in renewables render with storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has awarded 420 MW of renewable-plus-storage capacity in its 1.2 GW round-the-clock (RTC) power tender. The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems to supply RTC power.
US solar group urges trade panel to avert duty-free import surge
A letter from the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing says the US Trade Commission must act quickly to ensure tariff rulings are in place before a temporary gap creates an opportunity for solar components to be imported duty-free.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Eging PV posts $288 million net loss for 2024
Chinese solar manufacturer Eging PV blames severe market pressures and significant operational setbacks for its performance in 2024.
Hard times for pay-as-you-go model
While sales of off-grid solar kits increased slightly in 2024, the market has not regained the momentum seen before 2022. The latest report from the industry’s professional association, Gogla, includes data for the first time on solar generators (38,000 units sold in 2024) and walk-in solar cold rooms (578 units).
Water isn’t always the best answer to BESS fires
Fire protection engineers urge a defensive approach to battery fires, focusing on preventing thermal runaway from spreading rather than putting flames out directly.
ABB launches battery storage subscription model to address capital constraints
ABB has announced a “Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service” (BESS-as-a-Service) model to add storage to C&I customers without upfront capex.
Aurora Energy Research launches PPA valuation software in Europe
Aurora Energy Research has rolled out Lumus, a contract valuation tool that helps energy market participants assess long-term risk in power purchase agreements (PPAs) across key parts of Europe.
