Agrivoltaics for kiwis
Volta Group and Richel Group have commissioned a photovoltaic greenhouse in France for kiwi cultivation.From pv magazine France France-based Volta Group, an independent renewable energy producer, and...
View ArticleGlint Solar unveils software for early-stage BESS projects
The Norwegian PV planning software company has released a new product for prospecting, analysis, and design of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects at the early stage.From ESS News Norwegian...
View ArticlePoland’s micro-solar growth slows slightly in 2024
Poland’s micro-scale solar sector grew to 1.5 million systems and 12.7 GW in 2024, with slower growth in both new installations and energy exports, according to the country’s energy regulator.Poland...
View ArticleSungrow launches fully integrated C&I battery
With a fully integrated power conversion system (PCS), battery management system (BMS), and energy management system (EMS), PowerStack 255CS aims to streamline energy storage operations while reducing...
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India set to hit 30 GW of rooftop PV capacity in fiscal 2027
India’s installed rooftop solar capacity will reach 25 GW to 30 GW by fiscal 2027 from 17 GW in fiscal 2025, according to CareEdge Advisory & Research.From pv magazine India India’s rooftop solar...
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Who are the solar and wind champions?
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) reveals that Sweden, Australia, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark are the leading countries for per capita solar...
View ArticleFrascold, Tecnofreddo present high-temperature propane heat pump
Conceived for industrial applications, the Danae heat pump system is available in 10 versions with cooling capacities ranging from 22.1 kW to 156.9 kW and heating capacities spanning from 24.8 kW and...
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Key takeaways from SolarEx Istanbul
The 17th edition of SolarEx Istanbul, which took place from April 10 to April 12, was the largest to date. As Turkey's solar deployment increases, there was discussion on how to manage future...
View ArticleEcoFlow launches balcony PV system, batteries with AI features
EcoFlow's new Stream series, its second-gen balcony solar plant, enables battery coordination and plug-and-play solar for distributed batteries, plus third-party microinverter coordination for its new...
View ArticleVietnam publishes feed-in tariffs for large-scale solar-plus-storage
The Vietnamese authorities released the feed-in tariff levels for ground-mounted and floating PV plants, with or without storage.Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has published the new...
View ArticleBelgian grid operator warns of PV overproduction, curtailment in spring
Belgian grid operator Elia says that rapid solar fleet growth is driving earlier seasonal overproduction peaks, raising curtailment risks this spring. It plans to expand flexibility measures to...
View ArticleFronius launches hybrid inverters for residential, commercial applications
The Austrian manufacturer said its new hybrid inverters can increase the usable output of the PV system to up to 150%. They are available in six version with rated AC power ranging from 15 kW to 33.3...
View ArticleEuropean renewables PPA market hit 19 GW in 2024, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie says Europe’s power purchase agreement (PPA) market was dominated by solar and wind deals in 2024, with an increase in battery-linked contracts as buyers looked to hedge against negative...
View ArticleSungrow releases modular inverter for utility-scale solar
The Chinese manufacturer said its new product uses inverter units with an output of 800 kW, of which 12 can be connected in parallel. It can work in weather of up to 52 C.China’s Sungrow has launched a...
View ArticleEskom seeking partners to set up independent renewables unit
Eskom has issued a tender for partners to help launch a standalone renewables division, in a bid to speed up clean energy development in South Africa. The utility says it will evaluate bids based on...
View ArticleFire risks in industrial rooftop solar systems due to poor installation
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has inspected more than 600 industrial PV systems and has found widespread safety risks, largely stemming from poor installation practices, but many issues are easily...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: EU backs €400 million H2 scheme in Spain
The European Commission has cleared a €400 million ($455.2 million) Spanish aid program to scale renewable hydrogen output, backing up to 345 MW of electrolyzer capacity and targeting 221,000 tons of...
View ArticleTexas Senate passes anti-solar, wind bill
The bill places permit restrictions, fees and new regulatory requirements for solar and wind projects.From pv magazine USA The Texas Senate voted 22-9 to pass Senate Bill 819. The bill places...
View ArticleSouth Korea’s 2024 solar additions surpassed 3.1 GW
With last year's figures yet to include self-consumption installations, the preliminary statistics show an upward trend in installations categorized under power generation for sale. As of March this...
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Fortescue begins working on 190 MW of solar in Australia
Construction has begun on a 190 MW solar farm at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the iron ore and green energy giant forges ahead with its decarbonization...
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