The Hydrogen Stream EU funds eight hydrogen projects under NetZero call
The EU Innovation Fund has awarded €2.9 billion ($3.4 billion) to 61 projects, including eight advancing hydrogen technologies across aviation, shipping, and heavy transport.
France concludes C&I rooftop PV tender with average price of €0.09648/kWh
The French authorities have concluded a commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop PV tender with an average price of €0.09648 ($0.1108)/kWh. The government allocated 300.9 MW of PV capacity in total.
GSE Intégration debuts reversible, concrete-free solar mounting in France
GSE Intégration has introduced a new version of its ground-mounted photovoltaic structure, the GSE Ground System Evolution. It is designed for faster installation and compliance with France’s soil conservation laws.
Toyo strikes solar cell supply deal with Voltec Solar
Japanese TOPCon specialists Toyo will become the official solar cell supplier of French solar panel manufacturer Voltec Solar, following the signing of a strategic partnership that marks Toyo’s first entry into the European market.
French startup launches cleaning robots for solar PV shade structures
Solar panel cleaning equipment company Objectif Drone has launched a new 7 kg dual-brush cleaning robot with a speed of 5 km/h made for small and medium-sized PV installations.
France revises off-peak hours to match solar generation patterns
French grid operator Enedis will shift off-peak hours to daytime periods to align power demand with rising solar output and reduce evening consumption peaks.
France’s Exide unveils 5 MWh battery with 95% roundtrip efficiency
Exide Technologies has launched its 5 MWh Solition Mega Five system for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale storage, featuring liquid cooling and advanced grid integration options.
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.
Europe moves to 15-minute electricity spot market, driving up battery revenue
The shift to 15-minute spot market intervals has increased battery arbitrage revenue in Europe, while providing more accurate signals for grid efficiency, says French battery storage specialist Storio Energy.
Voltec Solar unveils hail-resistant PV module
French manufacturer Voltec Solar has designed a solar module capable of withstanding impacts from 55 mm hailstones. Its RG5 certification is the highest level of resistance listed by the European hail index.
