Chinese PV Industry Brief: NEA issues final rules for distributed solar
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has issued final regulations for distributed solar power, replacing 2013 interim rules with comprehensive standards for project lifecycles.
Poland deploys 4 GW of PV in 2024
Poland’s Institute for Renewable Energy says the country’s combined solar capacity nearly reached 20.7 GW by the end of November 2024, putting it on track to hit 21 GW by year-end. The institute’s analysis indicates utility-scale projects are driving Poland’s solar expansion and will continue to do so.
High-voltage, super-stable sodium–zinc hybrid batteries
Researchers from the China University of Petroleum have synthesized a novel hydrogel electrolyte that, when paired with a Prussian blue cathode, achieves outstanding energy density and cyclability in sodium-zinc hybrid ion batteries.
‘My female leader was a great mentor and cheerleader, providing invaluable guidance’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Jeanette Pretorius, SVP Supply Chain at Norway’s Scatec ASA. Shey says that renewable energy companies must prioritize the need for more senior female leaders to promote greater equity. “Working for a company that leads in diversity and equity, I have not faced significant internal challenges. However, in external meetings, I often find myself the only woman at the table,” she states.
India’s NHPC awards 1.2 GW of solar with storage at $0.036/kWh
NHPC has allocated 1.2 GW of solar with 600 MW/1,200 MWh of storage projects at an average tariff of INR 3.09 ($0.036)/kWh.
JinkoSolar’s patent lawsuit against Longi extends to Japan
The patent lawsuit, filed at Japan’s Tokyo District Court, is JinkoSolar’s second case of legal action against Longi this year, following a filing in China earlier this month.
IEA-PVPS updates guidance on integration studies for hybrid wind-PV
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems (IEA-PVPS) and Wind Energy Systems (IEA Wind) programs have released updated guidance on how to conduct system impact studies in power systems with high shares of solar and wind energy.
Scandinavia’s largest rooftop PV plant goes online
Scandinavia’s largest rooftop PV plant, a 14 MW array in Landskrona, Sweden, has gone online. The system, consisting of 24,000 JinkoSolar modules, was installed on a warehouse roof by Danish transport company DSV.
Wondrwall debuts residential AI-based battery
UK startup Wondrwall has developed a hybrid battery-inverter system for homes, offering up to 25.6 kWh of energy storage capacity.
Higher demand, gas prices drive up European electricity prices
Average weekly electricity prices surpassed €130 ($135.12)/MWh in most major European markets during the third week of January as electricity demand and gas prices rose and wind energy production fell, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.
