Sharp to withdraw solar business from European market
Sharp says that its Sharp Energy Solutions Europe (SESE) unit will halt business operations on March 31 due to challenging conditions in the European solar market.
Bangladesh proposes import duty, VAT exemptions for solar products
Bangladesh’s government has proposed exempting import duties and value-added tax (VAT) on renewable energy components under its draft Renewable Energy Policy 2025, now open for public consultation. If approved, the provisions will take effect upon publication in the official gazette.
What’s cooking in PV?
Scientists have conducted an analysis of 20 years of academic publications about PV-powered electric cooking and have found interest in the field peaked in 2021-2022 in both developing and developed countries. They have also outlined some potential future developments.
Chile deploys 2.14 GW of solar in 2024
Chile installed 2.14 GW of new solar in 2024, bringing its total installed PV capacity to 10.5 GW by year-end, according to the National Energy Commission (CNE).
Fuzzy reconfiguration scheme to reduce power losses in PV systems under fault conditions
Scientists in Pakistan have developed a fuzzy reconfiguration method that can reportedly mitigate power losses due to shading and hotspot faults by up to 23.5% compared to conventional techniques. The proposed scheme is said to be suitable for both square and rectangular PV arrays of different sizes.
Jordan opens tender for solar at water facilities
Jordan’s Water Authority has kicked off a tender for solar plants at water facilities to improve energy efficiency in the sector. Contractors must request pre-qualification questionnaires by email by Feb. 20, 2025.
Mexico aims to deploy 4.67 GW of large-scale PV by 2030
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has unveiled a $23.4 billion plan to expand the national electricity system, targeting 13.02 GW of new capacity by 2030, including 4.67 GW of large-scale solar.
Spanish startup launches containerized retractable solar PV generators
Nomad Solar Energy has developed a line of mobile containerized solar PV generators, pre-wired for temporary and off-grid use, available in units of 47 kW and 107 kW.
Hidden fastener solar mount requires no holes in exterior roofing layer
A new attachment for asphalt shingle and composite slate roofs enables solar installation without boring holes through the external roofing layer has been awarded a US-made Solar Prize semifinalist. It is developed by Martin Solar and Roofing.
Fraunhofer technology connects Dutch energy community to flexibility markets
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (Fraunhofer ITWM) has linked an energy community on a canal near Amsterdam to the day-ahead and Dutch imbalance markets, cutting energy costs.
