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Research & Development
Grid tariff design key to renewable energy communities Research from Austria explores if participation in multiple renewable energy communities under new grid tariffs with varying costs functions can incentivize prosumers to undertake additional investments in flexibility.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Technology & Products
Sponsored
Ampace launches co-branded C&I energy storage product at Intersolar Europe 2026 The company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Tim Yuan, also talked about the company’s latest residential energy storage product and plans for future technologies geared toward the European market.
Ampace
Jul 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Amsterdam tightens conditions around sustainable solar panel subsidy Amsterdam’s subsidy scheme for highly-sustainable solar panels has been extended to the end of the year. The scheme has already supported the installation of over 3,500 panels across the Dutch capital.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Aditya Birla Group to acquire 5 GW renewables portfolio from Shell Aditya Birla Renewables has agreed to acquire Shell-backed Sprng Energy for $1.8 billion, expanding its renewable energy portfolio to around 9.4 GW.
Uma Gupta
Jul 14, 2026
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Research & Development
Hydraulic storage proves more cost-effective than batteries for PV irrigation Researchers in Spain found that hydraulic storage can be more cost-effective than batteries for photovoltaic irrigation systems, while combined storage maximizes self-sufficiency. The study shows that the optimal solution depends on whether the priority is reducing grid dependence or minimizing operating costs.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 14, 2026
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Applications & Installations
How EPCs can de-risk solar carport projects Commercial solar carports represent an immense, high-growth market opportunity, but their complex heavy construction demands rigorous engineering, upfront soil risk pricing, and specialized expertise to protect thin margins from catastrophic project failures.
Tim Montague
Jul 13, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Philippines proposes transmission grid reforms, updates to net-metering The Philippines is proposing reforms to the grid code covering its high-voltage power transmission system to enable better integration of renewable energy. It is also planning amendments to its net-metering framework.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 13, 2026
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Technology & Products
Daikin unveils inverter-driven rooftop heat pump for light commercial buildings Daikin has unveiled an inverter-driven rooftop heat pump offering 7.5-ton to 10-ton capacities. The system uses difluoromethane refrigerant and reportedly achieves a coefficient of performance of up to 3.85 at 8.3 C
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 13, 2026
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Technology & Products
HIZEnergy presents PCS for C&I applications The Chinese company stated that the PCS-460K features a DC-side voltage range of 1,120–1,500 V and uses a liquid-cooling system.
Lior Kahana
Jul 11, 2026