‘Trust your knowledge and never hesitate to express your opinion’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Sandra Kupiszewska Stylec, Revenue Management Director at Poland’s Keno sp. z o.o. She says that, without cohesion, even the most diverse teams may struggle to innovate. “Your voice is valuable, and your perspective deserves to be heard. This industry is dynamic and variable; there are no fixed rules that can’t be questioned or reimagined,” she states.
Super typhoon Ragasa devastates solar and wind farms in southern China
Typhoon Ragasa tore through China’s Guangdong province last week, crippling solar and wind assets and exposing weaknesses in cost-cutting design standards.
New research confirms rooftop PV affects urban temperatures, cooling demand
Using Lyon as a case study, an international research team has simulated the effects of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) coverage in an urban area at three levels: 25%, 60%, and 100%. The results have shown that solar panels can raise daytime temperatures by up to 0.72 °C, while cooling nighttime temperatures by up to 0.42 °C. In addition, daytime air conditioning demand has decreased by about 5%.
Neoen advances 2.2 GWh of battery storage projects in Australia
Neoen has begun building its first six-hour battery and delivered Australia’s largest storage system, boosting its Western Australia portfolio to 2.2 GWh.
Tender opens for supply, installation of solar systems in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plans to establish a list of prequalified companies to bid for the future supply and installation of solar systems in Ukraine. The deadline to apply for the tender is Oct. 25.
Volvo Energy launches 2 MWh containerized battery for C&I projects
Volvo Energy has launched the 1 MW PU2000, a containerized battery energy storage system, while also offering core services for potential customers.
EcoFlow unveils Delta 3 Max and Ultra portable power stations
EcoFlow’s well-known Delta 3 portable power station range has been refreshed in North America, with new branding covering a wider range of options.
Albania reviews 105 MW of new solar project applications
Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has received three proposals for solar parks totaling 105.6 MW, all without subsidies or concessions.
Belgium powers up first 400 MWh phase of mainland Europe’s largest battery
Engie and Sungrow have connected the initial 100 MW/400 MWh phase of the Vilvoorde battery project in Belgium, set to reach 200 MW/800 MWh by late 2025.
Dutch offshore floating solar pilot runs without state subsidies
The world’s first offshore floating solar project, a 0.5 MW array within the Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm off the Dutch coast, is running without public subsidies despite setbacks from storms and fire incidents.
