SolarPower Europe unveils agrosolar policy map
The policy map highlights that only five of the 18 EU Member States included in the tool have set a legal definition of agrivoltaics. SolarPower Europe is calling on policymakers to develop an EU-wide definition.
Eswatini runs solar-plus-battery minigrid tender
The energy regulatory authority of Eswatini is searching for a project developer to deliver a solar-plus-battery minigrid facility. The deadline for applications is Dec. 3.
Envision launches modular BESS platform based on 750+ Ah cell
Envision’s Gen 8 battery system uses high-capacity cells in a compact 10-foot modular design, offering configurations from 6 MWh to 12 MWh per unit with potential for larger setups.
Algeria proposes reduced customs duty rate on solar panel components
Algeria’s draft finance law for 2026 includes a reduced customs duty rate of 5% on products intended for the manufacture of solar panels, as well as an exemption for electrolyzers required for hydrogen production.
Ampt tech to power solar-plus-storage system for Australian hydrogen plant
Ampt and Hiringa Energy plan to deploy a 27 MW (DC) solar array with 30 MWh battery storage to power green hydrogen and ammonia production for a low-carbon cotton operation in Australia.
Saudi Arabia awards 3 GW of solar in sixth renewables tender round
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has concluded the sixth phase of the country’s National Renewable Energy Program by awarding four solar projects and one wind farm. They include the 1.4 GW Najran solar site, which has the second-lowest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for solar energy to date.
OMC Power, Honda partner on repurposed EV battery storage in India
OMC Power and Honda Motor will co-develop energy storage solutions using repurposed electric vehicle batteries, enabling mini-grid, rooftop, and telecom applications to support India’s clean energy transition.
Schneider Electric unveils 200 kWh C&I battery storage system
Schneider Electric has introduced a modular 200 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) users, scalable up to 2 MWh across 10 units.
Inverter protection system triggers permanent short circuit in under 1 millisecond
A German research team has developed a semiconductor-based protection concept tailored to renewable energy systems that forces a permanent short circuit in less than 1 millisecond in the event of a fault. The generated short circuit remains intact during the fault, reliably protecting the components from overcurrent.
Brazil seeks Chinese investment ahead of first large-scale battery auction
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is courting Chinese companies for its inaugural battery energy storage auction, which is expected to improve grid stability and renewable integration.
