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Markets & Policy
The Hydrogen Stream: Pilot project in Iceland shows geothermal-driven H2 could achieve LCOH of $1.75/kg Syntholene’s geothermal-integrated SOEC hydrogen platform could produce hydrogen at an estimated $1.75–$2.10/kg, about one-third the cost of comparable unsubsidized green hydrogen in Europe. Its Iceland demonstration facility aims to validate low-emission hydrogen production and support future commercial-scale deployment, while addressing risks such as electricity costs, electrolyzer durability, and capital expenses.
Sergio Matalucci
11 hours ago
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Technology & Products
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SVOLT brings LFP battery expertise from EVs to C&I and utility-scale storage markets At The smarter E 2026, Xu Tian, General Manager of Overseas Energy Storage Sales for SVOLT, announced the company’s plans to launch a 6 MWh container solution later in 2026.
SVOLT
Jul 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Zambia introduces new procurement approaches as solar interest booms The first in a series of articles on energy markets in Southern Africa takes a look at the factors that have turned Zambia into one of Africa’s most attractive markets for renewable energy investment.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Ukraine updates solar feed-in tariffs Ukraine has approved new feed-in tariffs for solar installations belonging to residents, small businesses and energy cooperatives. The new rates are set to be in place until the end of 2029.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Ban on high-risk PV inverters to impact 14% of EU solar demand to 2030 Wood Mackenzie is forecasting that an EU funding ban on projects using solar inverters from China and other countries deemed high risk will impact 14% of EU solar demand through to 2030, as well as 12% of energy storage deployments.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Algeria’s path to 15 GW of solar Industry experts say Algeria will need greater private sector involvement, clear investment frameworks and international partnerships to accelerate progress toward its 2035 solar target.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 08, 2026
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Applications & Installations
South Africa awards licenses to 1 GW of solar The four solar projects, with a contracted capacity of 890 MW and total installed capacity over 1 GW, represent the third addition to the seventh bid window of South Africa’s procurement program for renewables.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 08, 2026
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Research & Development
Grid expansion, storage, flexibility lag behind Europe’s renewables growth New report from the European Climate Neutrality Observatory says the grid expansion, electricity storage and flexibility needed to use renewable power at scale in Europe is not moving fast enough.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 08, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Netherlands allocates 773 MW of solar in 2025 subsidy round The Netherlands has backed 86 solar projects under the 2025 round of its government subsidy scheme for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 07, 2026