India installs 12.1 GW of solar in H1
India installed about 9.6 GW of utility-scale solar, 1.8 GW of rooftop PV, and 688 MW of off-grid capacity in the first half of 2024, or roughly 12.1 GW in total, according to a new report by JMK Research.
Battery fires in South Korea prompt transparency requirements over EV battery origins
Multiple incidents, including deaths and evacuations, have led to the Korean goverment asking carmakers to voluntarily disclose the makers of batteries in their EVs, with some surprising results.
UK regulator approves 2 GW subsea cable connecting renewable energy hubs
Ofgem has approved costs on the largest investment in British transmission infrastructure on record. The subsea cable connecting northeastern Scotland and northeastern England is expected to ease network congestion and facilitate the rollout of renewables.
Australian rooftop solar reaches 81% high as demand hits record low
Power production from rooftop solar continues to reach new milestones in Australia, meeting more than 80% of electricity demand in the state of South Australia on the weekend – the highest yet share in winter.
Ebon Solar announces plans for US solar cell factory
Ebon Solar says it will invest $942 million in a New Mexico solar cell factory, creating more than 900 jobs.
India allocates 500 MW solar at average price of $0.030/kWh
SAEL Industries, NTPC, and BluPine Energy have emerged as winners in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s (SECI) latest auction for 500 MW of solar capacity, at an average price of INR 2.48 ($0.030)/kWh.
Denmark resumes subsidies for energy tech exports
The Danish authorities have reopened a subsidy pool to promote exports of Danish energy technologies, offering a total of DKK 9.3 million ($1.36 million). Applications for the fund, which targets public-private partnerships, will be accepted until Oct. 11.
EBRD to finance 120 MW of solar in Tunisia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €12.5 million ($13.7 million) loan to finance the construction of two 60 MW solar power plants in Tozeur and Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. The projects, developed by Scatec and Aeolus, will enhance energy security and support Tunisia’s green transition.
World’s highways could host 52.3 billion solar panels, say researchers
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Chinese Academy of Geosciences, and Columbia University have concluded that solar-covered highways could meet more than 60% of the world’s annual energy needs.
Dutch football stadium installs second battery
Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena has installed a second battery, increasing its storage capacity to 8.6 MWh and allowing a recent soccer match to be entirely run on sustainable energy.
