Saharan dust events can reduce PV power output in Mediterranean area by up to 50%
New research from Hungary shows that Sarahan dust events can reduce PV power output in five Mediterranean countries by an average of 25-40%. The scientists stressed the need for including real-time dust monitoring and cloud interactions in solar forecasting.
Czech cybersecurity agency warns against Chinese solar inverters
Czechia’s cybersecurity office said Chinese solar inverters in small power plants are a potential security threat. The Czech solar association told pv magazine work needs to be done on incentivizing European manufacturing to resolve the reliance on imports.
Montenegro utility launches 240 MWh battery storage tender
EPCG, Montenegro’s state utility, aims to procure two grid-scale battery storage systems (BESS) totaling 240 MWh in a €48 million ($55.9 million) tender.
Moldova brings 60 MW of solar online from first renewables auction
Moldova’s Ministry of Energy says 60 MW of solar awarded in the country’s first renewables auction is now online, with developers receiving 15-year fixed-price guarantees at MDL 1.16 ($0.069)/kWh.
Freen launches scalable sodium-ion battery storage
The Estonian home and commercial storage systems come in low- and high-voltage models. The high-voltage option can scale to ten modules, for 100.8 kWh, and a six-module, low-voltage version to 45 kWh.
Azerbaijan, Chinese PV firm plan export-focused solar factory in free zone
Azerbaijan and Chinese solar manufacturer Sichuan Sunsync have revealed plans to build a solar panel factory in the Alat Free Economic Zone, south of Baku.
Panasonic expands air-to-water heat pump factory in Czechia
Production has begun at an expanded air-to-water heat pump facility belonging to Panasonic Heating & Ventilation Air-Conditioning Czech, s.r.o.. The company says the site will respond to growing demand in the European market.
Bulgaria launches consultation on 1.9 GWh energy storage subsidy
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has opened a public consultation for a new round targeting 1.9 GWh of standalone storage capacity, building on the success of its initial RESTORE procurement, which backed nearly 10 GWh of energy storage development.
Lithuania approves 1.7 GW/4 GWh of energy storage
Lithuania has concluded its latest energy storage procurement round with plans to deploy 1.7 GW/4 GWh, five times its initial 800 MWh target, to strengthen grid flexibility and reliability.
Solar to power Ukrainian community’s water utility
A village in eastern Ukraine has received a donated solar-plus-storage system to secure water access amid ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure.
