Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates
The Austrian government had budgeted €12 million ($14 million) for a second funding round but wants to finance successful applications and bring 220 MW new solar and 200 MWh of storage online.
USDA announces it will discontinue funding solar projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded billions in Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants for solar projects. Secretary Brook Rollins said the agency will no longer deploy funds to solar and wind projects.
German researchers develop recycling for dry-processed Li-ion batteries
Researchers at the University of Münster have developed a mechanical recycling process for production scrap from the dry processing of lithium-ion batteries. The method operates without solvents, preserves material properties, and allows the recycled cathode powder to be directly reused in electrode manufacturing.
Australia suspends Hello Solar registration over misleading responses
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has permanently suspended the registration of solar installation company Hello Solar, declaring it had provided misleading responses to requests for information.
Dominican Republic tenders up to 600 MW solar, wind with mandatory storage
The Dominican Republic has launched a tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity, requiring projects to include at least four hours of battery storage to support stability in the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI).
US Treasury issues guidance on ‘start of construction’ rules for solar, wind
The US Department of the Treasury has issued guidance on “start of construction” rules for solar and wind tax credits, outlining safe harbor provisions but leaving uncertainty over qualification requirements.
Philippines to streamline net metering applications
Government agencies and utilities in the Philippines have agreed to reduce the red tape involved in applying to the country’s net metering program. As of May this year, there were more than 17,000 end-users registered under the program with an aggregate installed capacity of 157 MW.
Maldives runs tender to procure rooftop solar materials
The Maldives is running a tender to secure materials for household solar systems with a combined capacity of 1.5 MW. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14.
Data center firms could buy utilities and add renewables, says trade group exec
Data center firms could purchase electric utilities and add renewable generation in the United States, says Simon Mahan, executive director of the Southern Renewable Energy Association, which represents the wind, solar, storage and transmission sectors.
Redington, Websol partner on small solar kits for Indian rooftops
Redington has partnered with Websol Energy System to launch 2 kW to 10 kW solar kits for homes and small businesses, combining high-efficiency modules with inverters and balance-of-system (BoS) components.
