French company unveils new wooden PV carports, charging stations
Rossini Energy is using Douglas fir wood from French forests to make its new PV carports and EV charging stations more sustainable.
Tibet’s largest solar-storage project powers up at 4,500 m
China’s Huaneng Group has switched on a 250 MW solar plant collocated with a 250 MWh energy storage system in Tibet, marking a milestone in high-altitude renewable energy deployment.
South Africa targeting up to 5 GW of new renewables per year
The South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) aims to deploy at least 3 GW of new renewables per year, increasing to 5 GW by 2030, while creating 25,000 jobs in the country’s renewable energy and storage sectors.
SERIS launches solar asset management spinoff
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) has launched PV Doctor, a startup that provides real-time monitoring and diagnostics to help solar installation owners maintain long-term asset value.
Grenada seeking consultants for airport solar-plus-storage project
Grenada has launched a tender for consultancy services to support the construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) at Maurice Bishop International Airport, with expressions of interest due by April 11.
Key takeaways from France’s BePositive trade show
Installers at France’s recent 2025 BePositive trade show embraced storage to boost self-consumption, as new PV tariffs and regulatory shifts are stirring concern among smaller companies.
Acciona secures loan for 480 MW of solar in Australia
Spanish developer Acciona has closed a AUD 453 million ($284 million) syndicated green loan for the construction and operation of its 480 MW Aldoga Solar Farm in Queensland, Australia.
China’s battery storage capacity doubles in 2024
Installed capacity exceeds 62 GW in China as the market shifts toward large, centralized systems with power outputs greater than 100 MW.
Jinneng launches 5 GW solar project in coal zone in China
China’s Jinneng Group has started building 5 GW of solar across three projects in a coal mining subsidence zone in northern China, with a $2.3 billion investment. The projects, bolstered by 2 GW of thermal power and 3.4 GWh of energy storage, will supply 9.3 TWh of clean electricity per year.
European Solar Manufacturing Council urges Borussia Dortmund not to use JA Solar modules
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has criticized Borussia Dortmund’s decision to install 11,000 JA Solar panels on its stadium roof, citing the supplier’s exclusion from the US market over alleged links to forced labor. JA Solar responded to these accusations stating that SolarPower Europe’s Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) previously investigated its supply chain and found that it didn’t violate the SSI Principles
