Germany’s 50Hertz opens up reactive power market to renewables, battery storage
With regulator the Federal Network Agency requiring grid companies to tender for the provision of the reactive power needed to maintain network voltage, electricity transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz has stolen a lead on its rivals.
Czechia reinvests in loan scheme for C&I solar, storage installations
Czechia has increased funding for its interest-free loan program for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar and storage projects to CZK 3 billion ($132.2 million) after strong demand exhausted the previous budget.
MCPV secures €10 million grant for 2.5 GW solar module factory in Spain
Netherlands-based MCPV, a silicon heterojunction PV manufacturer, is planning to build a GW-sized PV panel factory in Tudela, Navarra, Spain.
Indian heavy industries present 20 GW open access solar opportunity
Indian heavy industries could integrate 20 GW of open access solar to power operations profitably, according to a new Ember report, which highlights opportunities in the steel, cement, and aluminum sectors.
Avangrid activates 300,000 solar panel project in Ohio
Avangrid said its 150 MW Powell Creek solar project in Ohio is now delivering power to the grid, after employing 500 workers at peak construction.
Two U.S. solar production projects out of commission
SPI’s panel-manufacturing plant in California has suddenly ceased operation and its cell-production site in South Carolina never got off the ground.
Nigeria proposes ban on solar panel imports
The Nigerian government plans to ban solar panel imports to boost domestic production, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, a Lagos-based consultancy, warns the country is unprepared for such a restriction.
Astronergy to build $500 million solar cell factory in Turkey
Astronergy says it plans to invest $500 million in a solar cell factory in Turkey, expanding its presence beyond its existing 850 MW module assembly facility.
Dutch homeowners file suit over 2027 phase-out of net metering
Around 137,000 Dutch homeowners have filed a legal claim seeking compensation over the planned cancellation of net metering in 2027.
Experimental EV battery charges in 10 minutes in sub-zero temperatures
US scientists have developed a lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles that enables high range and fast charging in cold weather. The battery uses a single-ion conducting glassy solid electrolyte coating and does not require changes to chemistries or production processes.
