Mexico targets up to 9.5 GW of solar and wind by 2030
Mexico’s Secretaría de Energía (Sener) plans to add 6.4 GW to 9.5 GW of renewable capacity while keeping state-owned CFE’s share above 54%, integrating storage and efficiency measures to stabilize the grid.
Solar, off-grid systems key to Cameroon’s electrification
An international research team has found Cameroon exhibited a slow but obvious move towards equitable electrification between 2015 and 2024, with an increased focus on distributed renewable energy sources.
Improving sodium-ion battery stability with calcium
Researchers in Japan have adopted a new calcium-doping strategy to improve the stability and electrochemical properties of NFM, a cathode material used in sodium-ion batteries. The new technique enhances crystallinity and increases the interlayer spacing in NFM, resulting in higher performance compared to NFM treated with conventional processes.
Longi BC modules surpass TOPCon output by 2.45% in desert comparison
The company says data from a recent empirical project show that its Hi-MO 9 back contact (BC) modules outperformed conventional TOPCon modules in a head-to-head comparison in a desert environment with harsh climate conditions.
Spain makes agrivoltaic projects eligible for farm subsidy program
Spain’s new agricultural decree allows land hosting solar arrays to qualify for Common Agricultural Policy payments if farming remains the primary activity.
Incat begins power-up of world’s largest battery-electric ship
Incat Tasmania has begun energizing the first of four battery rooms on what will be the world’s largest all-electric ferry, ahead of sea trials later this year.
China’s battery export curbs could reshape global supply dynamics
China’s new export restrictions on lithium battery materials and technologies have prompted global manufacturers to reassess sourcing strategies, while Indian firms frame the move as both a disruption and an opening for diversification.
Solar tracker repowering emerges as key to sustaining older arrays
Aging utility-scale solar projects are driving interest in tracker repowering, while asset owners weigh costs against gains in performance and longevity.
The Hydrogen Stream: mixed evidences from Germany’s hydrogen market
Lhyfe has opened its first hydrogen plant outside France in Germany, while the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub is advancing plans for a 100 MW electrolyzer at the former Moorburg coal site.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Energy China secures 5 GW EPC deal in Saudi Arabia
Energy China has signed three EPC contracts worth $2.7 billion for 5 GW of wind and solar projects in Saudi Arabia with partners including PIF and Aramco Power.
