Brazilian energy storage regulation due this year, says regulator
Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL), Brazil’s electricity regulator, will publish initial energy storage regulations in the second half of 2025, with two additional consultation phases set to conclude by 2028, according to rapporteur Daniel Danna.
EU renewable energy up 3.4% in 2024 as coal hits record low
Renewables accounted for 47.3% of electricity generation in the European Union in 2024, driven by a 7.7% year-on-year increase in output, according to data from Eurostat. Fossil fuel-fired power fell to 29.2% of the mix, while nuclear contributed 23.4%.
Germany concludes solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0615/kWh
Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 486 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0500 ($0.0590)/kWh to €0.0639/kWh
Irish researchers create free online solar guide for dairy farmers
A new online resource will help Irish farmers make “confident, informed decisions” by providing insights on payback scenarios, grants and tariffs, said John Upton, lead author of “A Solar Energy Guide for Dairy Farms.”
Indian state utility THDCIL to supply 184 MW from variable-speed hydro plant
State-run THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) has signed a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) to supply 184.08 MW from India’s first variable-speed pumped storage project (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand. The project is designed to support grid flexibility and renewable energy integration.
Canada can align renewable energy and conservation goals, says IEA
Countries can avoid conflict between biodiversity conservation efforts and renewable energy development by using proactive measures, found a model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Natural Resources Canada.
Norway exempts solar power sharing in industrial zones from grid fees
Norway has introduced fiscal incentives for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy communities, exempting solar power sharing within a single industrial site from electricity taxes and grid fees.
Spain PV prices to fall amid curtailment, weak demand
Carmen Izquierdo, CEO of Spain-based nTeaser, tells pv magazine that current PV project pricing in Spain “can lay the foundations for a more rational and sustainable ecosystem in the long term.”
Malaysia upgrades net metering scheme for rooftop PV
The Malaysian authorities say that approximately 1.7 GW of PV systems are operating under the Malaysian Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) scheme and the country’s three Net Energy Metering (NEM) programs.
K2 Systems launches new pitched roof mounting solutions
K2 Systems has introduced two new pitched roof mounting components for residential solar: the SingleHook 3S Light, made of aluminum and stainless steel, and the InsertionRail 2.0, an aluminum mounting rail.
