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Applications & Installations
Zambia inks PPA for 500 MW solar project Hungary-based developer EnerSynk Group says the 25-year power purchase agreement allows it to advance development of its planned 500 MW solar project to the next phase, including financing and implementation planning.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 16, 2026
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Technology & Products
Hithium launches 4 MWh sodium-ion BESS with new 785Ah cell Hithium unveiled the ∞Power N4.0MWh, a 4 MWh sodium-ion storage system featuring a 785 Ah cell, 20,000-cycle life, and 30-year design life. Full-scale production is planned for 2027, initially targeting utilities before expanding to commercial, industrial, and residential markets.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 16, 2026
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Markets & Policy
South Korea to replace 15-year-old renewable support scheme with auctions South Korea will scrap its 15-year-old Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) for competitive auctions and long-term fixed-price power contracts starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Brian Publicover
Sep 16, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Namibia’s first merchant solar plant enters operation The 19.3 MW PV project is the second purpose-built merchant solar plant to trade electricity on the Southern African Power Pool.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 16, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Masdar explores new solar, storage projects in Azerbaijan The developer is looking to add at least 350 MW of solar to its operational 230 MW PV plant in Azerbaijan, alongside 200 MWh of storage. The company also announced reaching financial close for a separate 315 MW PV project in the country.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 16, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Americas to lead $60 billion global microgrid market growth through 2030 Driven by escalating power grid disruptions, clean energy policies, and rising demand for localized power systems, the global microgrid market is expanding rapidly, with the Americas expected to lead regional growth through 2030, according to updated forecasts from GlobalData.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 16, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Spain added 10.1 GW of solar in 2025 Spain installed 10.1 GW of new solar capacity in 2025, including 8.97 GW of ground-mounted PV and 1.14 GW of self-consumption systems, according to Spanish PV association UNEF. The trade body says falling captured prices are increasing pressure on new projects and underscoring the need for storage and greater electrification.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Sep 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
PPA prices rise 2.2% in Europe in August European PPA prices rose 2.2% in August, led by a 4.9% increase in the United Kingdom, while announced PPA capacity fell sharply to 335 MW. Corporate buyers dominated PPA activity, as storage-related agreements held steady at 869 MW and included major BESS deals in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Sep 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Flanders to cut subsidies for large solar parks The Flemish government is reducing the subsidy available to solar park owners during periods of negative price hours. The move is expected to save around €189 million ($206.5 million).
Patrick Jowett
Sep 15, 2026