Nextracker changes name to Nextpower
The name reflects the new approach to providing a complete system rather than individual components, and that system will soon include Nextpower power conversion equipment.
Italy awards 2 GW in agrivoltaic tender backed by EU funds
Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) says 747 projects have been selected under the nation’s first agrivoltaic program, backed by €1.7 billion ($1.9 billion) from European recovery funds.
IEA warns global solar growth may plateau at 540 GW annually to 2035
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global solar capacity additions are projected to average 540 GW a year through 2035, as outlined in its World Energy Outlook 2025 report.
Europe to require grid-forming capability for new storage, renewables above 1 MW
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) says new EU rules will make grid-forming functions mandatory for large-scale storage and renewable plants.
German network operators approve grid connection of 46 GWh of storage at medium voltage level
Last year, German network operators received 9,710 connection requests for battery storage systems planned for commissioning at the medium-voltage level. These requests correspond to a total of 400 GW/661 GWh. At the transmission network level, large-scale battery storage projects with a combined capacity of 51 GW have already been approved for development in the coming years.
California legislation sets new safety standards for battery storage
TWAICE says California’s Senate Bill 283 will shift developers’ focus from hardware redesign to proactive documentation and data-driven safety compliance.
Australia’s S-Rack installs 83 kW solar carport for Parramatta Council EVs
S-Rack says its solar carport for Parramatta City Council in New South Wales demonstrates how tailored racking design can support municipal energy generation and electric vehicle infrastructure.
US startup launches DC-powered solar water heater
California-based Apparent Inc. has unveiled a new water heater that can reportedly offset 100% of a home’s water heating cost. The system uses low-voltage DC electricity generated by conventional solar panels and a cloud based, machine learning platform that manages energy in real-time.
India’s Sunsure signs 19.36 MW wind–solar supply deal with DFPCL
Sunsure Energy says its hybrid power agreement with Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd marks a step toward industrial decarbonisation through round-the-clock renewable supply.
Aira unveils battery storage system and inverter range
Swedish heat pump maker Aira unveils new battery energy storage system and inverter range for the residential market. Aira Power Hub inverters and Aira Power Store batteries are marketed as part of a whole home energy management system, initially launching in the United Kingdom and Italy with a German rollout to follow.
