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Technology & Products
Siltrax launches 2–6 kW air-cooled fuel cell system for off-grid applications Siltrax has launched its C2 Series, a 2 kW to 6 kW air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell platform for UAVs, portable power and off-grid applications. The system combines a closed-cathode architecture, dead-end anode configuration and silicon-based bipolar plates to reduce weight and system complexity.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 23, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Microgrids can have macro impact Solar microgrids can bring power and prosperity to communities across the Caribbean, according to Kiesha Farnum, head of partnerships and programs at the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE). Modeling work on proposed systems examines how microgrids can impact riverine villages, forest settlements, small islands, fishing communities, and other locations lacking grid infrastructure.
Kiesha Farnum
Aug 11, 2026
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Applications & Installations
World’s largest cattle station installs microgrid as primary power source The world’s largest cattle station, located in South Australia, has deployed rooftop solar to tackle energy reliability and the diesel costs impacting its operations.
Ev Foley
Aug 07, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Solar brings connectivity to more than 2,000 communities in the Brazilian Amazon An annual report by a collaborative initiative in the Brazilian Amazon highlights the expansion of off-grid photovoltaic systems to power internet, health and education equipment in areas without access to the electricity grid.
Alessandra Neris
Aug 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Sudan exempts solar systems from custom duties The decision follows a fire at the country’s largest hydroelectric plant which caused power outages across four Sudanese states.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 05, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Indonesia signals start of 100 GW solar initiative Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, says a groundbreaking ceremony will soon take place for the first phase of the country’s flagship 100 GW solar program.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Jordan installs solar-powered water heating systems at nine hospitals The government of Jordan has announced the completion of the first phase of a project aiming to deploy solar-powered water heating systems at 33 hospitals in total.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Solar for Ukraine campaign continues to save lives While the Solar for Ukraine campaign, an initiative from Greenpeace and the Biohaus Foundation, has been around for a while now, the calls for donations to support it continue.
Jochen Siemer
Jul 27, 2026
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Research & Development
Dutch student team develops solar-powered ambulance A student team at the Eindhoven University of Technology has developed what it says is the world’s first solar-powered ambulance, designed to deliver healthcare services to remote communities. The vehicle combines a 50 kWh battery with 542 solar cells, offering a claimed range of up to 715 km on paved roads while powering onboard medical equipment.
Lior Kahana
Jul 22, 2026