Bali launches rooftop solar acceleration program
The Indonesian province of Bali plans to scale up rooftop solar installations across government buildings, public facilities, and businesses to reduce dependence on fossil-based electricity.
US-based SEG Solar launches cell production in Indonesia
SEG Solar, a US-based PV module manufacturer, has commissioned a solar cell factory in Indonesia and produced its first n-type cell at the facility.
The Hydrogen Stream: EU backs €400 million H2 scheme in Spain
The European Commission has cleared a €400 million ($455.2 million) Spanish aid program to scale renewable hydrogen output, backing up to 345 MW of electrolyzer capacity and targeting 221,000 tons of production via the EU Hydrogen Bank’s 2025 auction round.
Gstar’s wafer factory in Indonesia gets monocrystalline growth furnaces
Singapore-based solar manufacturer Gstar Solar has received the first of 120 monocrystalline growth furnaces to be delivered to its new 3 GW wafer manufacturing facility in Indonesia.
Mibet launches new floaters for PV systems on deep water
Mibet has released new floaters for PV systems deployed in deep water. The G4M system, already installed in Indonesia on a body of water with a depth of 60 meters, allows the solar panels to be tilted at 5 degrees to 15 degrees.
New study shows reducing number of solar modules per string reduces risk of hotspots
Scientists in Indonesia have investigated early operational defects in a 24.9 MW solar PV system in Sumatra and have identified hotspot formation as the dominant defect. They also detected 282 cases of glass cracking, 350 cases of junction box failures and shading effects linked to module defects.
The Hydrogen Stream: EU grants €1.25 billion for 41 cross-border energy projects
The European Commission says 41 cross-border energy projects will receive €1.25 billion ($1.3 billion) in funding, with one-fifth allocated to hydrogen, while Lhyfe has started building its fifth hydrogen production site in northern France, set to provide green hydrogen by 2026.
China’s REPT Battero to build battery factory in Indonesia
China’s REPT Battero has revealed plans to build a lithium-ion battery plant in Indonesia, targeting 8 GWh of annual production capacity in the first phase.
Scientists develop thermal model for floating solar with 15.45% efficiency
Scientists have developed a multi-physics thermal model for panels with a natural convection cooling loop and tested it against experimental data. They have also experimented with varying the coolant channel thickness and different coolants. The highest measured electrical efficiency reached 15.45%.
Indonesian think tank says nation at crossroads with energy transition
The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) says 2025 will be a pivotal year for Indonesia’s energy transition, as the nation has fallen behind targets in recent years. It seeks to shift fossil fuel subsidies to renewables and is urging the government to implement a clear, measurable plan for the upcoming national energy policy.
