Singapore approves 1 GW hydropower import project from Malaysia
Singapore has conditionally approved a 1 GW hydropower import project from Malaysia’s Sarawak state, with first deliveries expected around 2035.
Deployable tracker-based rooftop PV system for stadiums
An international research team has developed a tracker-based rooftop PV system that can be installed on both new and existing stadiums. The proposed design reportedly allows for easier deployment and delivers higher power output compared to conventional stadium PV covers.
Ireland sets four-hour, 75%-efficient, 201 MW storage target by 2030
EirGrid, the transmission system operator (TSO) for the Republic of Ireland, has launched a consultation outlining how it will procure its first long-duration energy storage (LDES) capacity.
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.
