New platform to deploy 120 MW of renewables in Africa
African microgrid company PowerGen Renewable Energy is partnering with a team of international investors to deploy 120 MW of off-grid renewable energy systems across the continent, starting with installations in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
MACSE auction: A game changer for Italy’s energy storage sector
With the first auctions for procuring new storage capacity in Italy expected in the second quarter of 2025, Aurora Energy Research has analyzed the internal rate of return for projects supported by the Energy Storage Capacity Procurement Mechanism (MACSE) and found that in certain cases expected returns exceed 9%, providing a high level of revenue security.
France deploys 4.6 GW of PV in 2024
France deployed 4.6 GW of solar in 2024, bringing its total PV capacity to 22.12 GW. Grid operator Enedis says that self-consumption accounted for 35% of new installations.
Clivet launches new air-source heat pumps for commercial buildings
The Italian manufacturer said its new Large Evo PL heat pump can achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 4.17. The system can also reportedly deliver water temperature of up to 60 C and, when stacked in series, reach a maximum system capacity of 1,660 kW.
Mibet launches waterproof solar carport
The Chinese company said that its new product has a drainage edge that ensures complete waterproofing. It can purportedly withstand wind speeds of 45 m/s and a snow load of 1 KN/m².
Somalia runs tender for solar-plus-storage at 28 education facilities
The Somali government has launched a tender to design, supply, install, and commission solar-plus-storage systems at 28 education facilities across two northwestern regions. Applications close on March 12.
New method to estimate soiling losses before PV project implementation
Scientists in Peru have proposed a self-contained, deployable system that quantifies energy losses from dust accumulation on PV modules. It uses both artificial neural networks and electrical models for soiling loss prediction.
Decision-making model for wind, solar projects in Saudi Arabia
Conceived by an international research team, the model can also be utilized for hybrid wind-solar projects. According to its creators, it provides a practical solutions for land-use optimization and renewable energy planning.
US corporate funding for solar down 24% in 2024
Solar venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and debt financing funding totaled $26.3 billion in the United States in 2024, says Mercom Capital.
Around 10% of the world’s inland reservoirs could host 22 TW of floating PV
An international research team has assessed the worldwide status and potential of inland floating photovoltaic (FPV) installations, including analysis of the use of trackers and bifacial solar panels.
