Slovenia allocates €16 million for solar energy communities
Slovenia has set aside €16 million ($16.7 million) to support solar energy communities, requiring projects to include at least 100 kW of PV capacity, with or without storage. The program will run until 2027.
Thermal storage beats hydrogen, electrification on industrial costs
A new study in Germany shows the advantages of thermal energy storage in the decarbonization of industrial processes. The researchers noted clear cost advantages and high potential for flexibility in the power grid.
Enervis launches 24/7 PPA Platform
Enervis has launched its 24/7 PPA Platform to accelerate the adoption of 24-7 power purchase agreements (PPA), which match every hour of electricity consumption with carbon-free generation. The initiative models five PPA alternatives against a baseload benchmark.
Volta’s 2024 Battery Report: Falling costs drive battery storage gains
The 500 page report offers a full picture of the battery industry, including a deep focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Octopus Energy CEO: Powering bargains with renewables
At the recent World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Octopus Energy’s founder and CEO Greg Jackson urged market participants in the renewable energy sector to tap low-cost renewables to drive both clean energy adoption and acceptance. His speech was part of IRENA’s Innovation Day at WFES on January 14, 2025 and set the scene for a subsequent panel discussion on the topic “Digitalization to support the 3x Renewables Goal.”
Bangladesh launches 1.78 GW solar tender
The Bangladeshi authorities are seeking proposals to build 19 solar plants with capacities ranging from 70 MW to 100 MW across several regions.
Large-scale solar delivers generation high in Australia
Large-scale solar farms across Australia generated a record 16.2 TWh of clean energy in 2024, delivering a near 7% increase on the previous year and taking the contribution from renewables to a new record high.
Testing shows BIPV using patterned glass performs better than expected
Scientists have compared conventional PV modules to self-made BIPV panels with thicker, patterned glass. They tested them both under standard conditions and outdoors under Korean summer conditions. Yield was found to be only 0.5% lower in the textured BIPV module.
US solar PPA prices rise 3.3% in Q4
LevelTen Energy says in a new report that US solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices rose 3.3% in the fourth quarter, possibly due to policy uncertainty.
Swiss startup launches 400 W transparent BIPV panels
Climacy, a building integrated PV manufacturer, has launched a new semi-transparent 400 W glass-glass panel that is suitable for use in roofs or facades in residential, industrial and commercial buildings. When used as a roof or wall componentt, the 20% transparent panels reportedly allow more natural light into interior spaces than conventional PV designs.
