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France updates list of certified low-carbon photovoltaic modules Certisolis has updated its list of PV modules holding Simplified Carbon Assessment (ECS) certificates, required for certain French solar support schemes. The certification body has also introduced new tools and procedures to ease the transition to updated carbon-assessment rules.
Marie Beyer
Sep 07, 2026
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France allocates 300 MW in C&I rooftop PV tender Through the procurement exericse, the French authorities selected 326 projects at an average final price of €0.082 ($0.93)/kWh.
Marie Beyer
Jul 10, 2026
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France’s Sunology introduces modular residential battery The system plugs into either a standard power outlet or the main electrical panel and automatically captures surplus solar energy – whether generated by rooftop panels or a portable plug‑and‑play kit. Up to four modules, each with a capacity of 2,200 Wh and 500 W of output, can be combined, and the system comes with a 7,500-cycle warranty for long-term reliability.
Marie Beyer
Sep 18, 2025
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Cameroon exempts imported PV components from customs duties PV modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries and cables intended for rooftop solar systems will benefit from exemptions from customs duties until 2025.
Marie Beyer
Apr 04, 2024
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Africa’s annual PV additions hit 3.7 GW in 2023 According to new figures from the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), the continent’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 16 GW at the end of December, based on 3.7 GW of new annual installations.
Marie Beyer
Feb 06, 2024
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Nigerian manufacturer commissions 100 MW solar panel factory Auxano Solar has commissioned a 100 MW solar panel assembly factory in Lagos, Nigeria. It launched the project in 2016.
Marie Beyer
Oct 13, 2023
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New research shows renewables are more profitable than nuclear power In a recent study, researchers from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) questioned the planned development of new nuclear capacities in the energy strategies of the United States and certain European countries.
Marie Beyer
Aug 23, 2023
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France aims for 48.1 GW of solar by 2030, 140 GW by 2050 The French government says it plans to install 48.1 GW of solar by 2030 and 140 GW by 2050. About 45 GW of the mid-century total will be generated via installations on wasteland, while 35 GW will come from rooftop installations.
Marie Beyer
Aug 09, 2023
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Ecoflow unveils new balcony PV system US-based Ecoflow has announced the commercialization of a balcony solar device with a portable power station for residential applications.
Marie Beyer
Jun 05, 2023