Longi, Aiko Solar, TCL Zhonghuan, Tongwei to post H1 losses
Longi says it expects a net loss of CNY 4.8 billion ($660.2 million) for the first half of 2024, while Tongwei is bracing for a CNY 3 billion loss. Aiko Solar and TCL Zhonghuan, meanwhile, are predicting losses of CNY 2.9 billion and CNY 1.4 billion, respectively.
EDF wins Israeli PV tender with bid of $0.019/kWh
EDF has won an Israeli solar tender with a bid of $0.019/kWh, securing a 100 MW project to sell energy at a record price of ILS 0.07 ($0.02)/kWh.
Bulgaria’s battery storage market gears up
Bulgaria has installed between 40 MWh and 50 MWh battery energy storage capacity to date. However, a new national legislation as well as funds provided through the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility could see the country install another 1 GWh over the next two years.
Battery storage deployment in Canada kicks into gear
The deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Canada is picking up the pace, with the announcement of a 705 MWh battery storage system delivery to Nova Scotia by Canadian Solar’s e-Storage and various other projects in provinces across the country. However, this surge cannot come quickly enough says Energy Storage Canada.
Italy’s regional authorities approve 3.358 MW of PV in H1
Italy’s regional governments approved 3.358 MW of solar in the first half of this year, with Sicily leading by approving around one-third of the total new capacity.
German firm hits energy independence with solar, batteries, hydrogen
Esysteme21 has built a 100% self-sufficient energy system with photovoltaics, hydrogen and battery storage. The German solar company describes the concept as a solution for medium-sized enterprises.
China to impose stricter requirements on PV manufacturing
The new provisions are intended to reduce overcapacity in the market while selecting the most efficient technologies and products.
German developer to build 135 MW solar park in Denmark
Germany’s Belectric has been chosen to build a 135 MW solar park for NRGi Renewables in Aarhus, Denmark.
Anker launches new all-in-one home storage solution
Anker has developed a new all-in-one home storage solution with up to 30 kWh of capacity, available in single-phase and three-phase configurations.
GoodWe unveils double-glass TOPCon bifacial solar modules
GoodWe has developed new double-glass tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) bifacial solar modules for its Polaris series, available in 525 W and 580 W variants.
