Panasonic unveils new air-to-water heat pump for residential use
The Japanese electronics manufacturer said its new heat pump system is an ideal solution for centralised heating and domestic hot water installations. It offers a heating capacity of 9 kW to 16 kW and a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 4.31 at low temperatures.
Chinese suppliers solidify control of Europe’s home battery market
Chinese manufacturers now dominate Europe’s residential storage sector, capturing more than 80% of installations as European companies lose ground amid falling prices and weak policy support.
India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets
If India meets its 500 GW non-fossil capacity goal, its coal power generation could reach peak levels by 2030, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Japanese manufacturer launches dual-fuel commercial rooftop heat pump
Japanese machinery maker Yanmar says its new commercial rooftop units (RTUs) include a standard model, a dual-fuel heat pump, and a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) with integrated energy efficiency ratios (IEER) up to 21.3.
New model aims to cut risk in early-stage renewable projects
A new white paper proposes a standardized framework to reduce development risk and improve success rates in early-stage renewable energy projects.
Pahal Solar to build 2 GW solar cell and frame plant in India
Pahal Solar says it will produce 2 GW of tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells and 2 GW of aluminum frames at its new facility in Gujarat, India, with full commissioning expected by late 2026.
Off-grid solar kits power more than 10,000 clinics across sub-Saharan Africa
We Care Solar has delivered portable solar kits to thousands of clinics, providing reliable lighting and power for maternal care in regions with unstable electricity.
Japanese utility invests in perovskite solar PV startup
J-Power announced an investment in US-based perovskite solar specialist Active Surfaces, along with plans to pilot product tests.
US Army tests Swift Solar perovskite tech in deployable microgrid
US-made perovskite tandem cells from Swift Solar were used in a US Department of Defense hybrid microgrid as part of a recent cybersecurity demonstration.
Enphase announces complete off-grid solar-storage system
Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026.
