Philippines certifies 17.6 GW of renewables under CEPNS program
The government of the Philippines issued Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS) for 149 power and transmission projects between May and December 2024, covering 91 renewable...
View ArticleUS startup developing defrost-free residential heat pump for cold climates
TerraVis Energy claims its new heat pump system can achieve a seasonal coefficient performance of 3.5 and deliver 30 C of heat indoors at -50 C. CEO Lorenzo Rossi told pv magazine that the system could...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: TalusAg starts green ammonia production in Iowa
Landus and TalusAg have launched commercial green ammonia production in Iowa, backed by US federal clean hydrogen tax credits, while Iberdrola España and BP have started building Spain's largest green...
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New research suggests optimal tilt angle, overhead height for rooftop PV systems
Researchers in China have investigated the effect of the overhead height and tilt angle on thermal and energy-saving performance of photovoltaic roof and have found that the comprehensive energy-saving...
View ArticleCyprus introduces energy storage subsidy scheme
Cyprus’ Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry has launched a subsidy scheme for energy storage systems paired with existing renewable energy plants. Eligible projects will be remunerated by feed-in...
View ArticleSlovenia adds 298.8 MW of solar in 2024
Slovenia’s solar market slowed in 2024, but the residential segment maintained the largest share as it adjusted to the phase-out of net metering and a new electricity tariff system.Slovenia installed...
View ArticleGlobal utility-scale solar additions hit 182 GW in 2024
Utility-scale solar installations reached 182 GW (AC) in 2024, with the top 33 countries now accounting for 765 GW, or roughly 93% of the global total, according to Wiki-Solar.The 33 leading countries...
View ArticleAtlas details economic risks of hail damage to US solar sites
VDE Americas’ new hail risk atlas, now available for use on the Esri ArcGIS platform, can compare and evaluate the site-specific hail risk of current and future solar projects across the United...
View ArticleChina to switch from FITs to market-oriented renewables pricing
China will replace its feed-in tariff (FIT) system with a fully market-driven renewable energy pricing model by June 2025, shifting wind and solar projects to competitive bidding and market...
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Powering seawater desalination plants with photovoltaics
A German research team has investigated the feasibility of a large-scale PV-powered seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in Jordan and has found that keeping the concentrate flow constant is the...
View ArticleEskom calls for registration of all grid-tied solar installations
South African utility Eskom is urging consumers with grid-tied rooftop solar to register their systems and integrate them with the national grid, waiving registration fees until March 2026. Off-grid...
View ArticleKazakhstan to auction 90 MW of solar this year
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy has scheduled four solar auctions in June 2025, offering 90 MW of combined capacity.Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has approved plans for a series of auctions this year...
View ArticleEU escalates infringement procedures over energy permit laws
The European Commission has launched legal action against eight EU member states for failing to transpose its revised renewable energy directive into national law.The European Commission is pursuing...
View ArticleRomanian organization proposes new prosumer model for apartments
The Romanian Association of Energy Prosumers and Communities (APCE) is urging the government to introduce a new prosumer model that allows apartment residents to benefit from surplus solar energy...
View ArticleA closer look at Aira’s heat pump tech
Swedish manufacturer Aira launched its heat pump in Europe in 2024. The company told pv magazine it is now developing a full home energy management system proposition to integrate heating, solar,...
View ArticleHigher voltage faces greater resistance
Utility-scale solar is set to crank up the voltage, preparing to shift from 1.5 kV to 2 kV on the DC side. It is a move that could redefine PV system design and slash costs, but it won’t happen...
View ArticleLarge batteries with grid-forming inverters can increase renewables hosting...
Researchers recommended that transmission system operators consider adopting grid-forming battery energy storage systems system-wide to improve grid stability and to maximize system hosting capacity...
View ArticleAustria’s largest battery goes online
The storage facility featuring six Megapack 2XL systems from Tesla was built over a seven-month period in the vicinity of a wood gas generator and a solar farm. The project has a power output of 12 MW...
View ArticleNet-metering scheme hits 141 MW in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Department of Energy says its net-metering program has added around 141 MW to the grid since its inception in 2015.Net-metering has contributed 141 MW of electricity to the grid in the...
View ArticleReducing fuel consumption in shipping with wind-solar retrofits
A European consortium is applying wind-solar hybrid and tilting wing technology as modular refits of in-service long-distance cargo vessels in an effort to reduce fuel consumption.A European team of...
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