Subsea cable to bring wind, solar power from Egypt to Europe
Copelouzos Group plans to lay a submarine cable to link 9.5 GW of wind and solar power in Egypt to Greece’s Attica region. The project was recently included in the Entso-E 10-year development plan.
GM moves into energy storage to compete with Tesla
GM’S new GM Energy unit will produce a range of energy systems with Ultium products for the home and commercial markets, as well as Ultium Charge, a public charging service.
Pakistani regulator to raise payments for net-metered households
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has concluded a public consultation on a proposed amendment to 2015 regulations for distributed generation and net metering. It will raise the price paid by net-metered households to inject excess electricity into the grid from PKR 19.32 ($0.089)/kWh to PKR 9/kWh.
Swiss scientists achieve 22.2% efficiency for flexible CIGS solar cell
Scientists result have confirmed a 22.2% efficiency rating for a flexible CIGS solar cell with Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Dutch competition regulator asks Vattenfall, Greenchoice to clarify sustainability claims
Vattenfall and Greenchoice have agreed to adjust sustainability claims on their websites in response to a request from the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets. The companies reportedly used vague comparisons to support their claims.
Off-grid solar continues to expand
The off-grid solar sector has shown resilience in the face of pandemic-related challenges, with 70 million people gaining access to electricity from early 2020 to the end of 2021. However, the ability to pay for solar energy kits has taken a hit.
Australian company targets solar panel industry with high-grade silica
Allup Silica aims to target the booming solar PV panel industry after independent tests confirmed the presence of premium silica sands – a key component of high-end glass manufacturing – at its Sparkler project in Western Australia.
EU solar ‘big buyers’ initiative set to launch in November
The European Commission intends to help municipalities and public entities to buy rooftop PV systems. Its DG Growth initiative aims to make the public procurement of rooftop solar systems easier.
The mobility rEVolution: Novel anode material paves way for 15-minute EV charging
US researchers have developed a novel fast-charging battery anode material, and GM has revealed a new focus on battery R&D. The European Parliament, meanwhile, has issued a number of proposals for alternative fuels infrastructure.
Bulgarian grid operator reviewing connection requests for 24 GW of renewables
The Bulgarian grid operator says the nation urgently needs to expand its grid to accommodate planned renewables capacity. It is now holding meetings with potential investors.
