SECI launches tender for 1.2 GW of solar with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender for 1.2 GW of solar projects connected to India’s interstate transmission system (ISTS), integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of energy storage systems on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis. Bidding closes Aug. 20.
US policy uncertainty leads to $1.4 billion in clean energy cancellations
Around $1.4 billion in US clean energy manufacturing investments were canceled in May 2025 due to policy uncertainty, according to research group E2. Republican districts saw the greatest impact, with more than $9 billion in projects canceled, delayed or shut down so far this year.
China hits 1 TW solar milestone
China’s solar power capacity has surpassed 1 TW, marking a historic milestone as the country accelerates its energy transition. Around 92 GW of new PV systems were installed in China in May alone, but analysts warn the pace may slow in the second half of the year.
Hybrid plants ‘fastest way’ to unlock 8 GW of solar capacity in Turkey, says Ember
Analysis of hybrid plants suggests potential to accelerate PV deployment in Turkey through regulation change. Ember analyst Çağlar Çeliköz tells pv magazine changes to capacity limits, rules on where hybrid plants can be located and how they are assessed by the transmission system operator could speed up solar capacity additions.
Myanmar’s Prime Minister calls for increased local solar panel production
Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing called for greater domestic production of solar panels and raw materials during a recent visit to a factory in central Myanmar, citing the need to strengthen local supply chains for renewable energy.
Indian researchers develop fast-charging sodium-ion battery, promising over 3,000 cycles
NAtrium Super Ionic CONductor (NASICON) materials continue to show their potential for sodium-ion anodes in high-performance batteries, with fresh research out of India delving more into the materials.
SECI launches tender for 1.2 GW of solar with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender for 1.2 GW of solar projects connected to India’s interstate transmission system (ISTS), integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh of energy storage systems on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis. Bidding closes Aug. 20.
Namibia starts building 100 MW solar project
State-owned utility NamPower has started construction on the 100 MW Sores Gaib Power Station in southern Namibia – its largest solar project to date.
China’s Sunrev Solar to build 2 GW solar cell, module factory in Egypt
Sunrev Solar is building two integrated factories in Egypt with 2 GW of capacity each for solar cells and modules. The second phase will localize production of raw materials including silicon ingots and wafers.
‘Yes in my backyard’: research rejects ‘NIMBY’ hypothesis for solar opposition
A US national survey published in Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy shows that most people living near large-scale solar projects feel positively or neutrally about them, and only 18% would oppose additional development.
