Solar, storage push US tax credit market near $60 billion in 2025
Crux’s mid-year report says the US transferable clean energy tax credit market is on track to approach $60 billion in 2025, nearly double last year, led by solar and storage.
Enhancing dual-axis solar tracker performance with new optimization techniques
Researchers in India have developed two solar tracker optimization techniques can purportedly increase power generation by up to 54.36% when combined. One uses a light sensor and the other relies on data from GPS and a real-time clock.
Arbitrage remains leading use case for US grid-scale batteries
Arbitrage has remained the dominant use case for utility-scale batteries in the United States through 2024. However, the share of the cumulative fleet reporting it as their primary application has stayed roughly the same percentage-wise.
Malaysian utility launches rebate program for residential PV
Sarawak Energy says it will grant rebates of up to $2,800 for PV systems planned to operate under Malaysia’s net metering scheme.
Solar & Storage Live Zurich 2025 reflects growth of Swiss PV sector
At the Solar & Storage Live trade fair, Swiss and European wholesalers were represented with products from manufacturers in Germany, Lithuania, Norway, Switzerland, and, of course, China. Some manufacturers also had their own booths, and there was also a new area for installers.
Spanish startup offers portable solar-plus-storage generators for irrigation
Spanish startup Nomad Solar Energy and Full&fast have deployed a portable solar-plus-storage system at a Madrid farm to provide off-grid power for irrigation.
AESOLAR PV modules installed on roof of Bangkok’s first inner-city homeless shelter
The project – which includes 28 solar modules – is expected to generate around 25 MWh of clean electricity annually.
Gautam Solar unveils 630 W TOPCon module for utility-scale solar projects
Gautam Solar has introduced 630 W R-Series tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules for utility-scale PV projects, approved under India’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Puerto Rico to open first solar module factory
Solar module manufacturer Solx, a new player in the industry, is expected to soon open Puerto Rico’s first module manufacturing factory.
Enpal unveils residential heat pump for large heating loads
The German company is introducing its own heat pump with a heating output of up to 16 kW and a maximum flow temperature of 80 C. The system is designed to meet rising demand in large single-family homes and unrenovated existing buildings.
