Negative price hours rise in Europe
Around 28% of potential solar power generation in Germany occurred during periods of negative electricity prices from January to May, according to Enervis. The share is expected to rise as battery storage deployment continues to lag behind renewable energy growth.
Ireland’s new private wire policy could unlock benefits for solar
Large energy users like data centers and manufacturers could gain expedited access to at least 500 MW of solar deemed ‘ready to proceed’ under the new, ‘more enabling’ private wires framework, said Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power. The updated policy targets national grid congestion, particularly acute near the capital where data centers are concentrated.
Power Queen announces 1.8 kWh battery for solar applications
The Chinese company says its new storage product is designed for high-load scenarios, including motorhomes and solar setups. It supports up to four batteries in series and four batteries in parallel.
German energy provider to build 4 MW air-source heat pump
Hamburger Energiewerke is planning to deploy a 4 MW air-source heat pump that will connect to the local heating network. The system can reportedly generate up to 3.2 kWh of heat from 1 kWh of electricity.
Sunbolt introduces pre-assembled solar ‘backyarder’ kit
The kit includes two 50 W solar panels, a 400 W inverter, and two batteries and powers devices directly with 120V GFCI ports and USB ports.
China switches on its largest standalone battery storage project
With a capacity of 2 GWh, the four-hour storage system is described as the largest lithium iron phosphate energy storage project in the country.
BBDF 2025: Why time is running out for standalone storage
Regulatory shifts in Germany are narrowing opportunities for standalone storage, pushing developers toward colocated battery systems that require more complex optimization, according to industry discussions at the Battery Business Development Forum in Frankfurt.
Tokuyama, OCI begins construction on polysilicon factory in Malaysia
The new manufacturing facility will be located at the Samalaju Industrial Park in Sarawak, Borneo, and will have a capacity of 10,000 MT.
Burkina Faso set for 150 MW solar-plus-storage project
Dutch developer Gutami Holding has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Burkina Faso’s national utility to supply electricity from a planned 150 MW solar project paired with 50 MWh of storage.
Israel approves rooftop solar on public sports facilities
Israel’s government has approved a ILS 34 million ($10.1 million) budget and granted construction permit exemptions to support rooftop solar deployment on publicly owned sports facilities nationwide.
