Sembcorp buys Australia’s Alinta Energy for $4.3 billion
Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries has bought Sydney-based energy gentailer Alinta Energy from Hong Kong conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises in a AUD 6.5 billion ($4.3 billion) transaction.
Pakistan unveils new net metering rules for rooftop PV
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has initiated a public consultation on proposed revisions to solar net-metering regulations. A key change under consideration is a reduction in the tariff for surplus solar power, which could be cut by half from PKR 26 ($0.093) per kWh to PKR 13 per kWh.
India’s Tata Power plans solar ingot and wafer plant
Tata Power has revealed plans to build a 10 GW solar ingot and wafer factory in India to secure upstream supply for its expanding manufacturing base, as it forecasts domestic demand to exceed 50 GW by 2030.
Geon launches new inverter battery for residential, commercial use
The Indian manufacturer said its new Geon Gelithium series is an efficient back-up solution for homes, clinics, small retail outlets, offices, and light commercial applications. The system is available in two versions with an inverter rated capacity of 1,250 VA and 2,500 VA, respectively.
New annual record for UK solar generation
NESO records more than 18,000 GWh of PV generation for Great Britain in 2025. SolarEnergy UK welcomes new record and claims more will be broken each year as deployment accelerates.
California winery runs all operations on floating and rooftop solar
A family-owned California winery has replaced grid electricity with onsite solar generation, reducing power costs and providing a live test site for floating photovoltaic research.
Chile awards 2025 power supply tender solely to Enel unit
Chile’s Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE) has awarded the entirety of its 2025/01 electricity supply tender to Enel Generación Chile, the local generation arm of Italy-based Enel SpA, making it the sole winner of the auction.
French testing body flags durability risks in TOPCon solar modules
Accelerated testing by French certification body Certisolis finds wide performance divergence and design vulnerabilities in tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules that current international standards do not capture.
‘The real cost of a battery storage goes far beyond $/kWh’
During a pv magazine Week Europe 2025 webinar, storage specialists gave their thoughts on what to consider when purchasing battery energy storage systems in Europe, with pricing, supplier options and product reliability all on the agenda.
Albania reviewing solar project proposals totaling 135 MW
Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has received three proposals for utility-scale solar parks totaling 135 MW, each to be developed without subsidies or concessions.
