GoodWe releases 112 kWh storage system for C&I solar
GoodWe has launched a 112 kWh battery storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects, featuring 96% round-trip efficiency and a 6,000-cycle lifespan. The system allows parallel connection for up to 450 kWh of total capacity.
Longi, Pertamina plan 1.4 GW solar cell, module factory in Indonesia
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi and Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina are planning to build a 1.4 GW solar cell and module production facility in West Java, Indonesia.
Polysilicon glut may reverse into shortage by 2028, says Bernreuter
China’s polysilicon capacity hit 3.25 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, driving global prices below $4.50/kg, says Bernreuter Research. The Germany-based market analytics firm warns the market could swing to a shortage by 2028 if capacity cuts overshoot.
Australian researchers achieve zinc-ion battery life breakthrough
Australian researchers are reporting a breakthrough with zinc-ion battery technology, developing a new method to significantly boost the structural stability of the cathode material that enables the battery to operate reliably for more than 5,000 charge-discharge cycles.
Eni sells 20% stake in renewables unit for €2 billion
Italian energy giant Eni has sold a minority stake in its Plenitude subsidiary to US-based investment company Ares for €2 billion ($2.32 billion).
Segen, BNP Paribas offer C&I energy storage, solar finance product
The new partnership will initially provide financing to help crowd in investment for photovoltaic systems and energy storage in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Adani commissions off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen plant
Adani New Industries Ltd. (ANIL) has launched a 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, India. The plant, powered entirely by solar and backed by battery storage, operates fully off-grid, marking a new step in decentralized, renewable hydrogen production.
Lennox launches residential heat pump with space-saving design
The US-based company said its new EL18KSLV Side Discharge Heat Pump uses R-454B as the refrigerant and has a size ranging from 2 tons to 5 tons.
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.
