Algorithm optimizes renewable power procurement in Germany
German electricity trader Flexpower has expanded its power purchase agreement (PPA) platform with an algorithm that calculates the most cost-efficient mix of renewable energy contracts and spot market purchases for industrial consumers.
Bangladesh tenders 72 MW of rooftop solar
Northern Electricity Supply Co. has invited bids for rooftop systems totaling 72.36 MW to be installed on nearly 1,900 public buildings under the National Rooftop Solar Programme 2025.
Battery shortage intensifies as 100 Ah cells sell out into 2026
Orders for small-format 100 Ah cells now stretch into early 2026, with prices up more than 20% as demand outpaces capacity despite aggressive expansion by Chinese battery majors.
Peru’s Kallpa Generación starts operating 204 MW solar plant
Kallpa Generación has commissioned the 204 MW Sunny solar plant in southern Peru, with expansion to 309 MW planned for 2026, following ministry approval.
Japanese manufacturer launches dual-fuel commercial rooftop heat pump
Japanese machinery maker Yanmar says its new commercial rooftop units (RTUs) include a standard model, a dual-fuel heat pump, and a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) with integrated energy efficiency ratios (IEER) up to 21.3.
Enphase announces complete off-grid solar-storage system
Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and generator control, with international rollout set for 2026.
Schneider Electric unveils 200 kWh C&I battery storage system
Schneider Electric has introduced a modular 200 kWh battery energy storage system for commercial and industrial (C&I) users, scalable up to 2 MWh across 10 units.
Toyota developing two-seater electric vehicle with solar roof
Toyota Manufacturing UK says it is leading a consortium to investigate the feasibility of a lightweight micro-mobility electric vehicle with a PV roof, digital connectivity, and sustainable components.
Baxi unveils high-temperature air source heat pumps
Baxi has introduced its HP60 monobloc air source heat pump series, offering outputs from 4 kW to 13 kW and a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 5.34.
Hybrid PPA model improves PV-BESS bankability, say researchers
Researchers have modeled a hybrid financing scheme combining contracted and merchant components to improve the bankability of PV-battery energy storage system (PV-BESS) assets, using a Bayesian LSTM forecast integrated with a MILP optimization model to assess performance.
