Meyer Burger gives up on selling itself as a whole, sells U.S. solar production tools
Sales of module and cell production equipment to, respectively, Waaree Solar Americas and Babacomari North Solar further thin chances of any Meyer Burger revival of its domestic production.
China connects largest battery-supercapacitor hybrid storage plant
China has connected a 100 MW hybrid energy storage facility to the grid. It integrates supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries, setting a new benchmark for ultra-fast frequency regulation services.
South Africa deploys 928 MW of solar in Q1
South Africa’s cumulative solar capacity surpassed 9.4 GW by mid-2025, according to figures from the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA). The country also has a solar project pipeline in excess of 10 GW.
Indian regulator to finalize guidelines for virtual renewable PPAs
India’s Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is preparing final guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements (VPPA), a framework aimed at securing financing for more than 40 GW of uncontracted renewable energy capacity and reducing reliance on traditional utility deals.
Hydrostor advances compressed air storage project in Australia
Hydrostor, a Canadian long-duration energy storage developer, has secured AUD 82.6 million ($54.7 million) in funding to support its 200 MW Silver City Energy Storage Centre project in Australia.
Czech electricity distributor connects 253 MW of solar in H1
Czechia’s largest electricity distributor, ČEZ Distribuce, says 9,084 solar power plants were connected across its network during the first half of the year, 86% of which were equipped with an energy storage system.
Scatec’s investment portfolio in Egypt valued at $3.6 billion
Norwegian renewables company Scatec is developing a series of projects in Egypt under the country’s flagship climate action program, including two gigawatt-scale solar-plus-storage sites.
Flanders reaches 81% digital meter adoption among solar homes
By the end of 2025, installing a smart meter will be mandatory for PV-powered homes in Belgium’s Flanders region. According to grid operator Fluvius, a group of homeowners who installed solar panels between 2014 and the end of 2020 remain eligible for a retroactive investment premium.
India to extend approved list of solar parts to wafers by 2028
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) plans to add solar wafers to its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) from June 1, 2028, requiring government-backed projects to use wafers, cells, and modules from registered suppliers.
QatarEnergy selects Samsung C&T for 2 GW solar project
South Korea’s Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group is set to build Qatar’s largest solar project to date. The first gigawatt of the 2 GW project is expected to be online by the end of 2028.
