Load shedding returns to South Africa
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says that despite the return of load shedding over the weekend, the nation is still on track to permanently eliminate power outages.
‘Lack of transparency can discourage talented women from pursuing leadership roles’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Maria Colom, Head of Distributed Solar, Storage & Green Mobility at France’s Engie. She says recruitment and promotion processes must be clear, fair, and merit-based to ensure equal opportunities for all. “By implementing measurable and data-driven approaches, organizations can build trust and foster a truly equitable workplace,” she states.
Romania’s 2024 solar additions hit 1.7 GW
The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) says Romania installed 1.7 GW of solar in 2024, as increased funding, higher renewable targets, and a streamlined permitting process drove market growth.
Strong policy support essential for heat pump growth
Frost & Sullivan says the future of the global heat pump market hinges on clear policies and supportive regulations, following a growth slowdown in recent years.
Greece installs 400 MW of net-metered solar in 2024
Greece installed 400 MW of net-metered PV systems in 2024, bringing its cumulative distributed solar capacity to 850 MW. However, the country shifted from net metering to net billing in September.
Australian study shows pumped hydro and batteries can meet energy storage needs
A new Australian National University study says long-duration pumped hydro on non-river sites, combined with batteries, can meet global energy storage needs.
Global clean energy investment hit $2.1 trillion in 2024, says BNEF
BloombergNEF says in a new report that global clean energy investment reached $2.1 trillion in 2024, more than doubling 2020 levels. The United States led energy transition debt issuance, driving up investment 5% year on year to $206 billion.
How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
The average cost of an 11 kW rooftop solar installation after federal tax credits is $20,552 in the United States, said marketplace operator EnergySage. What will your utility-provided electricity cost over the next 25 years?
Idemitsu Kosan invests in agrivoltaics
Idemitsu Kosan says it plans to start building a 2 MW agrivoltaics facility in Japan later this year, following the successful conclusion of a 45 kW pilot project. The company has developed a proprietary agrivoltaics system based on tracker technology.
Corporate PPAs soar in Europe in 2024, despite decline in total deal volume
Pexapark, a Swiss renewables intelligence provider, says corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) surged in Europe’s renewable energy market in 2024, despite a decline in overall contracted volumes.
