Community managers key to wider adoption of energy communities
New research from France suggests that energy communities could benefit from dedicated community managers to address operational complexities. Researchers says that this role could offer contracts or assurances to ease concerns among risk-averse members.
India’s Solex Energy commissions 800 MW TOPCon solar module production line
India’s Solex Energy says it has commissioned an 800 MW solar module production line for n-type, rectangular-cell tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules ranging from 585 W to 625 W.
Mexico deploys 1 GW of distributed solar in 2024
Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) said the country installed 1.09 GW of distributed solar in 2024, bringing total capacity to 4.42 GW by year-end.
Premier Energies halts plans for US solar cell factory
India’s Premier Energies says it has suspended its plans to build a factory in the United States as it waits for “the regime in the US to settle down and be clear on what they want to do.”
Panacol develops UV adhesive for encapsulating flexible PV modules
Panacol, a Germany-based adhesive technology supplier, says its new UV adhesive is specifically designed for sealing and bonding flexible PV modules.
A 920% tariff on anode materials from China ‘would throw the economics of U.S. storage out of whack’
Battery installations in the U.S. are threatened by the imposition of anti-dumping, countervailing duties on active anode materials. The supply chain for Active Anode Materials (AAM) is dominated by Chinese producers, with attempts to establish the full supply chain outside of China years away.
Croatia’s new solar additions hit 397.1 MW in 2024
The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia Association (RES Croatia) says Croatia’s solar market is growing year over year. But with residential and industrial rooftops accounting for most new installations, a key focus is enabling utility-scale growth.
France’s top audit body questions feasibility of EDF’s nuclear plans
France’s Cour des Comptes has issued a warning about rising nuclear energy costs. It is urging state-owned utility EDF to reduce its financial risks in international projects.
Load shedding returns to South Africa
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says that despite the return of load shedding over the weekend, the nation is still on track to permanently eliminate power outages.
Global super grids do not necessarily favor deployment of solar power
New research from Sweden has shown that building global super grids across different continents could not necessarily result in increased investments in solar power. The scientists outlined the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) concept, which advocates the development of a global super grid covering 18 time zones.
