France cuts feed-in tariffs for solar up to 100 kW
The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has lowered feed-in tariffs by up to 16% for rooftop solar systems between 10 kW and 100 kW, while keeping smaller system rates unchanged.
OCI Holdings acquires 65% stake in 2.7 GW Vietnamese solar wafer factory
South Korea’s OCI Holdings is entering the solar wafer business with a majority stake in a wafer plant in Vietnam valued at $120 million. The facility will produce solar wafers for the U.S. market.
China imposes new export controls on lithium ion battery tech
The Chinese government has introduced new export controls on key dual-use items, citing national security concerns. The move opened a new chapter in the ongoing trade confrontations with the US.
Vertical floating PV plant comes online in Germany
Sinn Power has deployed a 1.8 MW vertical solar array on a quarry lake in the Bavarian municipality of Gilching. The company highlights the ecological benefits of the vertical system configuration and, perhaps surprisingly, its high resistance to storms.
Anker Solix unveils C2000 Gen 2 portable power station with 2 kWh
Anker Solix has introduced the 2 kWh C2000 Gen 2 portable power station, featuring faster dual-input charging, lithium iron phosphate batteries, and an idle power draw below 10 W.
California adopts battery storage safety legislation following Moss Landing fire
Senate Bill 283 requires battery storage developers to coordinate with local fire departments both before submitting their project applications and after installation is complete.
Engie, Masdar win 1.5 GW solar project in UAE
A consortium of France’s Engie and the UAE’s Masdar has been selected to develop the 1.5 GW Khazna solar PV project located near Abu Dhabi. The project is expected to reach financial close before the end of the year.
Toshiba to deploy AI-driven monitoring system at 165 power plants in India
Toshiba JSW Power Systems will supply NTPC Ltd. with a centralized monitoring system to oversee 165 thermal and renewable power plants across India.
US government cancels 6.2 GW Esmeralda solar project in Nevada
The US Bureau of Land Management has scrapped the planned 6.2 GW Esmeralda 7 solar complex in Nevada, aligning with the Trump administration’s broader rollback of renewable energy initiatives.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Inner Mongolia launches 16 GW renewables project
Inner Mongolia has started building a 16 GW ultra-high-voltage energy base combining solar, wind, coal, and 5 GWh of storage to supply 36 TWh per year to northern China.
