Italy deploys 2.33 GW of solar in H1
Italy added around 1,092 MW of new PV systems in the second quarter of this year, with the rooftop segment driving demand.
Utility launches solar tender in Philippines
Meralco, the only electric power distributor in Manila, has opened a tender for solar projects to be deployed across a number of its sites. The deadline for applications is Aug. 7.
Daikin unveils high-temperature heat pump for industrial applications, district heating
Daikin said its new EWWH-VZ water-cooled inverter chiller and heat pump has cooling and heating capacity ranging from 400 kW to 1,900 kW. The system uses R1234ze as the refrigerant.
WHES releases new C&I energy storage system
WHES has released a new commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system using a 509 kWh battery with power output options from 62.5 kW to 250 kW, and a maximum efficiency of 98.5%.
India set to add 30 GW of storage by 2027, outpacing demand forecast
India is projected to add 30 GW of new energy storage capacity by June 2027 through standalone and firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects, according to a recent report by SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS). This could potentially push total capacity to 36 GW against 24 GW of estimated demand.
Double materiality assessment: Why rigorous ESG risk mapping isn’t optional anymore
Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) has become a central concept in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, especially under recent regulatory initiatives like the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). While implementation of DMA will only become mandatory for many companies over the next few years, there are already discussions at the EU commission in Brussels about simplifying the process to ease adoption. As an early adopter, Trinasolar shares insights on the purpose and benefits of DMA, makes a strong case for full-scope transparency, and reflects on key learnings from the 2024 DMA matrix rollout.
Livoltek launches 125kW / 261kWh liquid-cooled BESS for C&I market
New all-in-one LFP battery system is scalable up to 5.2 MWh for on-grid applications.
Sinovoltaics updates solar module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The quality assurance provider reported India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy maintained their top three spots in the ranking this quarter. The number of companies with healthier Altmann-Z scores stayed the same at nine.
The Hydrogen Stream: Trina sends first containerized hydrogen unit to Europe
Trina Green Hydrogen has shipped a containerized megawatt-class electrolyzer to Europe, while Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has selected Envision to support a green ammonia project in Brazil.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: China adds 268 GW of renewables, led by solar
China installed 268 GW of new renewables capacity in the first half of 2025, nearly doubling year on year, with solar accounting for 212 GW of the total, says the nation’s energy planning agency.
