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The Hydrogen Stream: TalusAg starts green ammonia production in Iowa

Landus and TalusAg have launched commercial green ammonia production in Iowa, backed by US federal clean hydrogen tax credits, while Iberdrola España and BP have started building Spain’s largest green hydrogen project, with 25 MW of capacity.

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Huasun secures 3 GW HJT solar panel order

Huasun Energy says it has signed a 3 GW supply deal with Hongyang New Energy Development Group for heterojunction (HJT) solar panels. The PV modules will be used in Hongyang’s solar-plus-storage hydrogen-ammonia projects in China’s Xinjiang region, with delivery set by the end of 2026.

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US startup developing defrost-free residential heat pump for cold climates

TerraVis Energy claims its new heat pump system can achieve a seasonal coefficient performance of 3.5 and deliver 30 C of heat indoors at -50 C. CEO Lorenzo Rossi told pv magazine that the system could be produced at a lower cost than conventional models.

Philippines certifies 17.6 GW of renewables under CEPNS program

The government of the Philippines issued Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS) for 149 power and transmission projects between May and December 2024, covering 91 renewable energy projects totaling 17.6 GW of capacity.

France exempts energy communities up to 1 MW from excise duty

France’s 2025 Budget Law exempts energy communities with projects up to 1 MW from excise duty on electricity consumption. The measure applies retroactively from Jan. 1, 2025, and remains in effect until Jan. 1, 2027.

Tesla begins production at Shanghai Megapack Factory amid intensifying price war

Tesla’s first overseas energy storage plant starts operating as global competition from Chinese firms and pricing pressures mount.

Panasonic launches decentralized water-to-air heat pumps

The Aquarea Loop heat pump system is intended for applications in residential and commercial buildings. It features a coefficient of performance of up to 5.9 and heating capacities ranging from 1.10 kW to 3.10 kW.

Trina Solar sues Canadian Solar over patents in $147 million lawsuit

Trina Solar has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar and its subsidiary, seeking $147 million in damages for alleged infringement of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell patents. The case, accepted by the Jiangsu High Court, underscores the rise of intellectual property disputes in China’s competitive solar sector.

Transport costs are a crucial factor for the future of the green e-methanol market in Europe

Hard-to-abate segments in the energy transition, such as the chemical industry and marine transportation, require electricity-based e-methanol in large quantities. The transport costs could be a key factor in determining the best locations for future green e-methanol projects.

Colombia deploys 1.6 GW of solar in 2024

Colombia installed 1.6 GW of solar in 2024, bringing its total capacity to 1.87 GW by year-end. Industry group Ser Colombia says 33 utility-scale projects accounting for 1,410 MW were added to the grid.

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