Hemlock Semiconductor receives $325 million U.S. government funding
The Michigan-based manufacturer supplies solar-grade polysilicon used in the manufacturing of mono-crystalline ingots and wafers used in solar cells.
Ontario rebate scheme to subsidize rooftop solar, heat pumps, battery storage
The government of the Canadian province of Ontario is launching an energy rebate program later this month, offering up to 30% off the cost of residential rooftop solar panels, heat pumps, and battery storage for homes.
Norway records 148.68 MW of new solar in 2024
Norway deployed 148.68 MW of solar in 2024, pushing its cumulative installed PV capacity past 750 MW.
CfD auctions must break records to hit UK solar targets, says Aurora Energy Research
Big results needed in next two contracts for difference (CfD) allocation rounds to hit UK renewables targets, according to Aurora Energy Research. Solar likely to benefit from greater CfD budgets as government targets faster deployment, Marc Hedin, head of research for UK and Ireland, tells pv magazine.
World’s largest pumped storage power plant fully operational in China
The plant features 12 reversible pump-turbine units, each with a capacity of 300 MW, including two variable-speed units, bringing the total installed capacity to 3.6 GW.
Saatvik Green secures 1 GW solar module order
Saatvik Green Energy has signed a contract to supply 1 GW of n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar panels.
Chile has 15 GW of energy storage under environmental permitting
The Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage (Acera) says 3 GW of energy storage projects have gotten off the ground and another 15 GW are at the environmental permitting stage.
New rules allow VPPs to compete in Australia’s energy market from 2027
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a final determination to allow virtual power plants (VPPs) to compete directly with large-scale generators in the energy market, scheduled to begin in 2027.
EWEC issues request for proposals for 1.5 GW solar project
Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) has invited 16 companies and consortia to submit proposals for a 1.5 GW solar project in the Al Dhafra region, with responses due by the second quarter of this year.
Low Carbon secures 10-year PPA in Canada
Power purchase agreement for 10 GWh per year signed for UK developer’s first solar project in Canada. Low Carbon’s 9 MW Lethbridge 1 providing electricity to Deep Sky Alpha site in Alberta.
