Brazil launches public consultation on battery capacity reserve auction
According to the draft of the auction rules published by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the procurement exercise will be held in June 2025 for systems with a power output of at least 30 MW that can store energy for at least four hours a day. The draft says that the contracts will cover a period of 10 years, with operation starting in July 2029.
Greece adds 1.5 GW of new solar in January-September period
The Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies (Helapco) says new figures reveal that Greece’s solar sector is growing faster than expected and could reach the nation’s 2030 target of 13.5 GW by 2026. By the end of the year, its cumulative PV capacity could exceed 9.2 GW.
Construction begins on 263 MW solar plant in Uzbekistan
China Datang has started building a $150 million, 263 MW solar plant in Uzbekistan for JSC Uzbekenergo.
Solitek unveils 435 W rooftop photovoltaic modules
Lithuania-based Solitek announced two new 435 W modules for integrated PV roofs featuring 22.04%-efficient cell technology. The Solitek’s Solid Solrif in-roof product line is paired with mounting systems supplied by Swiss-based Ernst Schweizer AG.
YPF Luz to begin working on 305 MW of solar in Argentina
YPF Luz says it is ready to start building a 305 MW solar project in Mendoza, Argentina, with an initial phase of 200 MW.
Akuo, Dos Grados complete 307 MW of solar projects in Portugal
Akuo has completed a 181 MW solar plant in Portugal, while Dos Grados Capital has brought a 126.5 MW plant online.
Key takeaways from European Heat Pump Association forum
The European Heat Pump Association’s (EHPA) recent two-day event in Brussels came as heat pump sales across 13 European countries fell 47% year on year. Attendees discussed how policy and the industry can reverse the decline, stressing the need to better communicate the benefits of heat pumps to customers.
South Korea’s largest battery comes online
Korean utility KEPCO completed a 978 MW battery project that us billed as Asia’s largest battery energy storage system for grid stabilization purposes.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei secures 1.17 GW order in Saudi Arabia
Tongwei has landed a 1.17 GW solar panel order for Saudi Arabia’s Muwahy project, led by ACWA Power.
Ireland in line for 1 GWh iron-air battery storage project
In what could be Europe’s first, FuturEnergy Ireland has proposed a project that could store energy for up to 100 hours and be operational for 30 years.
