Morocco begins construction on 305 MW Noor Atlas solar program
Morocco’s state energy agency and national utility have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and begun construction on six Noor Atlas solar plants totaling 305 MW. The project – financed by KfW, the European Investment Bank and Bank of Africa – aims to expand renewables, support local industry and create regional jobs.
Africa’s next growth frontier: Why agrivoltaics are worth the long-term bet
Africa has abundant sunlight, arable land, and innovative farmers, and agrivoltaics offers a long-term strategy to boost food security, climate resilience, and energy access simultaneously. Success depends on coordinated policy, inclusive community engagement, and patient, innovative finance to build a viable, scalable market.
Lightweight PV modules could unlock more than 85 GW of untapped rooftop potential in Europe
In its second monthly column for pv magazine, the Becquerel Institute explains that Europe has vast commercial and industrial rooftops suitable for solar, but decades-old structural limits block conventional PV panels, creating an 85 GW untapped potential. Lightweight PV modules, commercially available and up to 50% lighter, can unlock this constrained market, meeting regulatory, economic, and technical needs for solar deployment across the continent.
Survey highlights technology shift in utility-scale solar
Bifacial PV modules, string inverters and advanced trackers are becoming the preferred technologies in utility-scale solar project design, according to new data from RatedPower.
Beazley to acquire kWh Analytics to expand renewable underwriting
Beazley has agreed to acquire US renewable insurance specialist kWh Analytics to strengthen data-driven underwriting for solar and energy storage projects.
Waaree Solar Americas invests $30 million in Omani polysilicon supplier
Waaree Solar Americas has agreed to invest about $30 million in United Solar Holdings to secure long-term supplies of traceable polysilicon for its expanding solar manufacturing operations.
U.S. court upholds California’s current net billing mechanism, dealing blow to rooftop solar
California appellate court has affirmed the Public Utilities Commission decision to sharply cut compensation for homeowners and businesses that export rooftop solar electricity production to the grid.
Wales first part of UK to mandate solar panels on new buildings
Updated building regulations will effectively mandate solar for domestic and commercial buildings in Wales from early 2027. The new rules come ahead of England’s Future Homes Standard, which is also expected to effectively mandate rooftop solar for new builds.
VDE Americas upgrades hail risk model for utility-scale solar
VDE Americas has enhanced its Hail Risk Model with updated wind data to improve early warning and tracker stow strategies for utility-scale solar. CEO Brian Grenko explains how the models influence tracker design and storm response.
Hizenergy launches four-product C&I storage lineup with 300 kW PCS
Hizenergy has introduced a four-product commercial-and-industrial (C&I) energy storage lineup, including a 300 kW low-voltage PCS designed for direct connection to 400 V commercial distribution networks.
