Estonia’s Freen launches 10 kWh residential sodium-ion battery
The new home energy storage solution from Estonia’s Freen is based on sodium-ion battery chemistry and can be coupled with both rooftop PV and small wind turbines.From ESS News Estonian renewable...
View ArticleKey takeaways from Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025
The Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2025 trade show highlighted the shift in Europe toward smarter, scalable energy systems, showcasing innovations in residential and commercial solar technology as demand...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: BASF starts Germany’s largest PEM electrolyzer
BASF has commissioned a 54 MW PEM electrolyzer at a site in Germany, while Sungrow Hydrogen has secured a major order for alkaline hydrogen production equipment from China Coal Ordos Energy.BASF has...
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How much time do homeowners spend acquiring a rooftop PV system
Scientists have conducted a survey and analyzed transaction costs of residential PV projects. They focused on the time spent searching for and assessing information, as well as the time spent on...
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Are stakeholders ready for the segmental shift transpiring in the European PV...
Many top European markets known for their dominant residential segments are prioritizing larger-scale projects, particularly in the commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale segments. As...
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Data center capacity soaring, along with investment and land use
According to a new Wood Mackenzie report, data centers developed since 2023 exceeded 92 GW of capacity at the end of 2024.From pv magazine USA The increasing electricity demand in the United States is...
View ArticleMidea Hiconics presents new three-phase residential storage systems
The company said its new Hienergy Series G2 product has a PV input ranging from 10 kW to 30 kW and storage capacity spanning from 5 kWh to 20 kWh. Maximum efficiency is rated at 97.5%.From ESS News...
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Australia’s solar growth hits 4.7 GW in 2024 as rooftop market shifts
Australia’s solar rollout continues to reach new heights with a combined total of 4.7 GW of small- and large-scale PV installed across the country in 2024, but shifts in the rooftop market suggest that...
View ArticleIndia’s NTPC allocates 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid capacity at $0.039/kWh
NTPC has awarded 1.2 GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity at an average tariff of $0.039/kWh, with NLC India securing the largest share at 450 MW, followed by Enfinity Global, Welspun Renewable Energy, and...
View ArticleViridian Solar launches 23.6%-efficient TOPCon BIPV panel
The UK company says the new modules have a rated power output of 445 W and can reportedly guarantee a power yield of 95% after 10 years.Viridian Solar, a UK-based manufacturer of building-integrated PV...
View ArticleDutch startup developing large plant to generate heat, power from hydrogen
HyER Power, a Dutch hydrogen energy producer, is developing the first large-scale hydrogen power plant in the Netherlands capable of generating both electricity and heat. The plant is set to begin...
View ArticleWiththegrid expands real-time renewable energy asset controlling platform
Dutch technology company Withthegrid has expanded the functionality of its flagship Teleport Gateway, supporting real-time control and management for a wider range of renewable energy assets and...
View ArticleZimbabwe tenders 5 MW solar project
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is seeking an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor to develop, finance, and operate a 5 MW solar project in Gutu district,...
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At high latitudes, vertical PV is more profitable in February than horizontal...
A 248 kWp solar system deployed on the roof of Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadium was found to be more profitable in February than a comparative horizontal array in June. The vertical panels’ ability to generate...
View ArticleTriple Solar unveils PVT-assisted heat pump using waste heat from PV
Triple Solar BV has developed a residential photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) heat pump that uses waste heat from PV modules, eliminating the need for an outdoor unit.From pv magazine Germany...
View ArticleTanzania launches off-grid solar tender
A tender is open for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of an off-grid solar project in the Kasulu district of western Tanzania. The deadline for applications is April 11.The Office of...
View ArticleMorocco could hit almost 3 GW of solar by 2028, says SolarPower Europe
Morocco could reach 2.97 GW of solar capacity by 2028 under a medium-case scenario, with potential to hit 4.35 GW in a high-growth outlook, according to a new report by SolarPower Europe.Morocco could...
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Home batteries vs. power generators
Assessing the difference in cost, functionality and operations of fueled generators versus home batteries.From pv magazine USA The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said...
View ArticleVaillant, Fraunhofer ISE present residential heat pump with new safety concept
The novel heat pump system relies on a thermal sensor based on an adsorbent-coated sensor layout developed by Vaillant in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques...
View ArticleI, Photovoltaics
New research from Germany has investigated for the first time the idea of building a photovoltaic Dyson sphere, a theoretical megastructure that could provide vast amounts of energy for interstellar...
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