EnBW activates 80 MW solar park in Germany below planned costs
EnBW has commissioned an 80 MW solar park in Germany built by RWE. They claim they completed the project about 10% under budget due to lower component costs and timely construction.
AleaSoft notes stability in European electricity prices
AleaSoft’s latest analysis finds the weekly average electricity price in most major European markets during the third week of July was similar to the week prior. Meanwhile, Spain broke its record for daily solar energy production on July 16.
Europe’s solar generation hit new heights during June heatwave
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that significant swathes of Europe saw much more solar irradiance than normal last month.
‘Leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Jessica Klein, Head of Regulatory EU & Germany at RWE Renewables. She says working in solar it’s not just joining an industry, but also becoming part of a global shift toward a cleaner, smarter, more inclusive energy future. “Claim your space in that movement. And help lead the way,” she states.
UK parliament calls for solar supply chain law, forced labor import ban
Cross-party human rights committee says legislation needed to combat forced labor in solar supply chains, in report urging the UK government to introduce mandatory due diligence measures. Solar Energy UK expresses disappointment in committee’s portrayal of the UK solar industry.
U.S. startup installs building-integrated, organic photovoltaic facade
Next Energy Technologies has completed the first installation of its transparent organic photovoltaic glass facade. The 9.3 m2 installation is located at its headquarters in Santa Barbara, California.
French solar module maker CreaWatt placed in receivership
French solar module maker CreaWatt was placed in receivership on July 16, with a court hearing set for Sept. 3 to determine its future.
Sungrow launches next-gen hybrid residential energy storage system
Sungrow Power has revealed its newest hybrid residential energy storage system. Upgrades to its MG Series inverters and a battery will be launched in Q4.
India drafts cybersecurity rules for rooftop solar monitoring systems
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines outlining the data communication and cybersecurity architecture for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations.
Surplus solar panels offer timely solution for industry under pressure
Supply chain challenges, subsidies and tariff uncertainties are forcing the solar energy industry to find significant cost efficiencies. As older models of installed solar panels become harder to source, the growing second-life solar market helps industry find replacement panels and other equipment.
