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Technology & Products
Whspr launches 4 kW propane heat pump for space-constrained homes The Dutch startup’s new 4 kW R290 monobloc heat pump is designed for terraced houses and can operate on a standard 230 V electrical supply. The unit has a SCOP of 4.51 and a stated sound power level of 50.8 dB(A).
Emiliano Bellini
8 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Yemen’s largest solar plant set to double to 240 MW Yemen is expanding its largest solar power plant in Aden from 120 MW to 240 MW with UAE funding, while plans for a separate 50 MW project in Hadhramaut are also advancing. The projects form part of a growing pipeline of utility-scale solar developments across the country.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 08, 2026
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Lebanon extends deadline for 350 MW solar tender The deadline extension gives interested investors and developers additional time to submit applications, while all other tender terms and requirements remain unchanged.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 08, 2026
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Jordan issues first 200 renewables approvals under new grid-connection rules Jordan’s energy regulator has approved the first 200 renewable energy systems under the country’s amended Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law. The approvals cover residential and other eligible applicants, as authorities begin processing pending grid-connection requests nationwide.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 08, 2026
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Latvia expands residential solar and battery rebate scheme Latvia has expanded its €85 million household renewable energy support program, raising grants for eligible households and increasing the minimum supported battery capacity from 5 kWh to 10 kWh. The scheme had supported 15,700 projects as of May 2026, including more than 14,000 applications for solar PV and over 2,000 for battery storage.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Zambia’s PV capacity tops 841 MW Zambia’s installed solar PV capacity has surged from 88 MW in 2021 to approximately 841 MW in 2026, including around 584 MW of identified utility-scale projects and 30 MW under net metering.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Uzbekistan has now 2.5 GW of solar under net metering Uzbekistan added 509.7 MW of PV capacity under its Solar House net metering scheme in the first eight months of 2026.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 07, 2026
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Technology & Products
Hitachi launches CO2 heat pump water heaters with solar-friendly tariff controls Hitachi has introduced its Y-series EcoCute CO2 heat pump water heaters in Japan, with 370-liter and 460-liter models set to launch from November 2026. The upgraded range adds expanded support for daytime electricity tariffs and PV-linked energy management, alongside a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 07, 2026
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Research & Development
Multi-source heat pump test bench explores coupling with solar, thermal storage China-based Micronewton has supplied a university laboratory system featuring a water-to-air heat exchanger test bench capable of comparing air-, water- and ground-source heat pump operation. The experimental platform integrates solar generation and thermal energy storage.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 04, 2026