Bifacial tracking systems dominate utility-scale PV market
The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) covers best practices for the optimization of bifacial PV tracking systems and discusses key areas for improvement.
Montenegro developing 87.5 MW of solar
Agenos Energy and CGES AD Podgorica have signed a contract to construct an 87.5 MW solar park in western Montenegro, bringing the project closer to completion.
Danish company launches AI-based tool to bring back old solar customers
Danish startup Shiney AI says it wants to attract old and new customers to PV installation companies with targeted text messages and email campaigns.
Dutch standardization authority warns about balcony PV risks
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has warned Dutch consumers about the risks of poor balcony PV installations.
Botswana signs contract for 100 MW solar plant
State-owned Botswana Power Corp. has signed a power purchase agreement with a consortium of Chinese enterprises and other companies to construct a 100 MW solar plant in southern Botswana. The project is expected to start generation by the end of 2025.
Australian utility accelerates clean energy shift with 8 GW acquisition
Energy giant AGL has stepped up its transition away from coal and gas, adding a development pipeline of more than 8 GW of large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects to its portfolio with the acquisition of two Australian renewable energy developers.
India’s renewable storage capacity to rise by 6 GW by fiscal 2028
Ratings agency Crisil expects India’s renewable energy storage capacity to surge by 6 GW by fiscal 2028, driven by a healthy pipeline.
TUI powers hotels with solar plants in Turkey
Travel and tourism company TUI recently started operating three new solar plants in Turkey, totalling 15 MW, to supply power to eight hotels. It plans to power more hotels in the country with additional solar plants.
Energy storage installations rise 61% this year
While battery manufacturers have faced tough times in 2024, the sun is shining on the stationary storage market, finds BloombergNEF.
B2Gold building 10 MW of solar at Namibian mining site
The Namibian unit of Canada-based mining company B2Gold Corp. is building a $11 million solar project at the Otjikoto Mine in central Namibia. The installation is scheduled to start operations in January 2025.
