Lithuania responds to overwhelming interest with new €45 million energy storage call
Earlier this year, the Lithuanian Ministry of Energy issued a call for at least 800 MWh of energy storage but ultimately approved support to five times that capacity.
Brazilian law reignites debate on framework for distributed solar, storage
Provisional measure (MP) 1,304 introduces a charge for certain distributed-generation (DG) system operators if an Energy Development Account (CDE) spending cap is breached.
PV-powered sorption system for atmospheric water harvesting
Researchers in China have built an off-grid rapid-cycling sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting system. Powered by three PV modules, the system was tested with four condensation methods indoor and outdoor.
Generac launches microinverter with ‘unlimited backup’ package
The US-based generator company has released its PWRmicro microinverter, which integrates with the company’s energy storage, generator, and energy management system to offer a ‘parallel backup’ solution.
Germany wraps up solar-plus-storage tender with average price of €0.0531/kWh
Germany has concluded a new renewables tender for innovative projects, securing 485 MW of capacity at final prices ranging from €0.0479 ($0.0557)/kWh to €0.0559/kWh
Sungrow initiates Hong Kong listing, targets $126.7 million raise
As part of a dual-listing strategy, the Chinese manufacturer has officially filed its application for an initial public offering on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to fuel its global expansion.
Austria opens final €8 million solar-plus-storage rebate round
Vienna’s third and final subsidy call offers €8 million ($9.2 million) in incentives and a 10% “Made in Europe” bonus for new or expanded solar-plus-storage systems.
Solar fridges for the developing world
As climate change leads to more electricity blackouts and brownouts, the reliability of everyday refrigeration is at risk. A new IEC Standard, together with solar innovations in Africa and Asia, demonstrates how cooling can continue when power grids falter.
Optimal sizing for AC multi-bus microgrids based on solar, storage
A French–Moroccan research group has developed a two-stage hierarchical techno-economic model to optimize AC multi-bus microgrids in remote areas. This microgrid configuration is more complex than that of standalone systems but offers several advantages in terms of cost efficiency and energy reliability.
French startup launches solar-based EV charging optimization system
DejaBlue has developed a plug-and-play energy management system that boosts self-consumption and cuts costs for PV-powered EV charging sites.
