Indian entrepreneur invests $15.8 million to expand PV production
Indian entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath has invested INR 1.375 billion ($15.8 million) in Gujarat-based Goldi Solar to expand its PV module production.
Residential solar shifts from surge to strategy: EUPD report spotlights market leaders
Europe’s residential solar market takes a strategic turn as EUPD Research unveils its third edition of the Market Leadership Study Europe©, highlighting the continent’s top installers, emerging business models, and key sector trends.
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).
Automating perovskite solar cell materials research
A Danish research group is working on an automated material discovery and performance optimization platform for perovskite solar cells. The scientists claim a unique combination of robotics, advanced measurement equipment, and machine learning.
Central African Republic starts building 50 MW of solar with 10 MWh of storage
UAE-based Global South Utilities has begun construction on a 50 MW solar project with 10 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Central African Republic.
How to control frequency fluctuations during PV plant deloading
Researchers in Egypt have developed new control strategies for managing frequency fluctuations during deloading of a photovoltaic plant. The proposed methodology combines a proportional–integral controller along with a rate of change of frequency controller.
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.
Carrier launches new air-to-water heat pumps for commercial applications
Carrier, a US-based heating solutions provider, said its new AquaSnap 30RQM heat pump system can deliver a water temperature of up to 60 C. The modular system features a heating capacity of 70 kW to 1,125 kW and a cooling capacity of 77 kW to 1,237 kW. T
PV-driven portable air water generator for remote areas
Scientists in Saudi Arabia have created a PV-powered air water generator that can be used in remote areas or on lengthy vehicle journeys. It can reportedly produce a liter of water at approximately $0.04 for packing and zero for non-packing.
EcoFlow launches stackable battery system in Australia
US manufacturer EcoFlow has introduced a 6 kWh residential battery and backup system in the Australian market, expandable to 30 kWh.
