France concludes C&I rooftop PV tender with average price of €0.09091/kWh
The French authorities have allocated 89.8 MW of solar capacity in the country’s latest procurement exercise for commercial and industrial PV systems.
Italy deployed 1 GW of PV in H1
Italy’s cumulative PV capacity surpassed 23 GW at the end of June. Rooftop PV continues to drive the Italian solar market, but the large-scale segment is finally showing the first signs of a real recovery.
Perovskite solar module achieves 21.07% efficiency via nanosecond laser tech
Chinese researchers have used inverted perovskite cells with a p-i-n structure to build a perovskite solar module with a reduced heat-affected zone. The panel achieved a power conversion efficiency of 21.07% and a geometric fill factor of 95.5%.
EU proposes €0.18/kWh price cap on solar, wind
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has announced a mandatory electricity usage reduction of at least 5% during peak price hours. Electricity market restructuring measures and a €3 billion ($2.9 billion) investment for a new green hydrogen bank were also on the agenda.
Agrivoltaics for arable crops
French developer TSE has commissioned its first agrivoltaic pilot project in northeastern France. The 2.4 MW installation spans 3 hectares and is installed on arable land devoted to the cultivation of soya, wheat, rye, barley, and rapeseed.
Indian developer unveils plan to install 1.5 GW of hybrid wind-solar
Serentica Renewables plans to install and commission 1.5 GW of solar and wind capacity in 24 months to serve energy-intensive industries in India.
Model to assess microclimates in vertical agrivoltaic systems
Swedish researchers have developed a model to analyze the microclimate parameters of a vertically mounted agrivoltaic system. They validated their model by comparing its estimations with measurements of solar irradiance, PV module temperature, and ground temperature.
Underground caverns to help unlock Australia’s hydrogen industry
Australia’s ambitions to become a major player in global green hydrogen production have received a boost with a new report from Geoscience Australia confirming the potential for large-scale, underground storage of hydrogen in salt caverns across the country.
Neoen plans 1 GW /4 GWh battery in Australia
French renewables developer Neoen has filed an application to build a 1000 MW /4000 MWh big battery in Western Australia.
Philippines to host 1.3 GW floating solar plant
A new 1.3 GW floating PV array in the Philippines will require an investment of around $1.2 billion. Developers Blueleaf Energy and SunAsia said the project will likely be completed and switched on in 2024.
