EIA projects record 64 GW US power capacity buildout in 2025
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says developers plan to add 21 GW of solar in the second half of 2025 alone.
AGC Automotive’s solar roof for passenger cars is ready for mass production
The Belgium-based company announced that its panorama-style solar roof for passenger cars is ready for mass production. The glass-glass design features high-efficiency back contact solar cells and a uniform full black appearance.
Turbulent times for US energy storage
US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, striking down key Inflation Reduction Act measures for energy storage and leaving the sector bracing for turbulence.
South African utility unveils renewable energy offtake program
Eskom has launched a renewable energy offtake program in South Africa, opening a 291 MW solar tender for large consumers through power purchase agreements on utility-owned sites.
Third Pillar obtains rights for 500 MW of floating solar in Texas
Third Pillar has secured exclusive access to develop a potential 500 MW of floating solar in water reservoirs in Texas.
Spain’s CIUDEN tests 5.8 MWh sodium‑sulfur battery with solar and hydrogen
Spanish company CYMI has completed operational testing of a 5.8 MWh sodium‑sulfur (NaS) battery at the City of Energy Foundation’s (CIUDEN) Integra2H2 project, integrated with a 2.1 MW solar plant and two electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen.
Australia funds solar microgrids to replace diesel in remote towns
The clean energy transition is extending its reach with three communities in the isolated far west of South Australia set to transition away from high-cost diesel generation to solar and battery energy storage-based microgrids.
Portugal surpasses 6.1 GW of solar capacity
Portugal’s solar capacity reached 6.17 GW in May, according to the country’s renewable energy association. While distributed generation is steadily expanding, a quicker rate of deployment across all market segments will be needed to meet 2030 targets.
Vikram Solar IPO oversubscribed 1.52 times on strong retail demand
Vikram Solar’s initial public offering (IPO) was 1.52 times subscribed on its first day, with strong demand from retail and non-institutional investors, following anchor investments of INR 6.208 billion ($75 million) and support from major mutual funds and global banks.
Don’t put off until tomorrow …
… what you can do today. PV and installation professionals should act now as module prices drop to new lows despite efficiency revisions.
