Italy’s first Fer X solar auction allocates 7.7 GW at average price of €0.05682/kWh
The procurement exercise had initially attracted 1,387 project proposals with a combined capacity of 17,537 MW, according the Italian energy agency GSE.
Panasonic glass-based perovskite solar panels tested in office windows
The Japanese electronics manufacturer is testing its glass-based perovskite solar PV technology in office windows made by YKK AP, a construction and building materials company.
New generation of IPPs is emerging, says Pexapark
Renewables research firm Pexapark says Europe’s independent power producers (IPPs) are evolving into customer-centric platforms with a focus on adding battery energy storage systems (BESS) to their portfolios and more structuring and pricing capabilities to prepare for the next wave of deals.
Malaysia’s 4 GW/5.12 GWh solar-plus-storage complex gets World Bank funding
The Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC) forms part of a $6 billion project developing a 2,000 kilometer-squared hybrid solar and battery energy storage system zone set to connect South East Asia.
Omani polysilicon factory secures $220 million
Oman Arab Bank is the latest investor in a major polysilicon manufacturing facility currently under development in Oman, after signing a $220 million financing agreement with project developers United Solar Polysilicon.
Pramac EMS features special modes for C&I battery storage sites
“Smart Self-Consumption” mode minimizes costs by charging the BESS during low-price periods and reducing grid dependency during high-price periods, while “External Control” mode enables participation in ancillary service markets.
JA Solar reveals TÜV Nord-certified results from desert solar module trials
A TÜV Nord-certified white paper demonstrating JA Solar’s DesertBlue module series says the modules, which are specifically designed for desert regions and wastelands, transcend industry benchmarks and offer an optimized levelized cost of electricity.
France deploys 1.5 GW of solar in Q3
The country’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 29.7 GW at the end of September.
Huawei unveils FusionSolar 9.0 platform with AI, grid-forming tech
Huawei’s FusionSolar 9.0 is a new integrated solar-plus-storage platform featuring smart inverters, AI-driven management, and grid-forming capabilities to turn solar plants into active grid-support assets. It boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances stability in weak grids with high renewable penetration, according to the company.
Sunman to build 500 MW solar panel manufacturing plant in Australia
Chinese manufacturer Sunman is to build a 500 MW per annum solar module production facility in the New South Wales Hunter Valley after securing funding support from both the state and federal governments.
