Cyprus curtails more than half of renewables, including residential solar
Cyprus curtailed more than half of its potential renewable power in early 2025, including record residential solar cuts, as grid limits and a lack of storage strain its energy transition. Without swift investment in flexibility, analysts warn the country risks eroding public trust and delaying decarbonization.
SolarEdge expands India operations with new R&D and technology center in Bengaluru
SolarEdge Technologies, an Israel-based solar inverter and battery energy storage specialist, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art R&D and Technology Center in Bengaluru. The facility will play a key role in supporting SolarEdge’s global innovation pipeline while addressing the unique needs of the Indian market.
Turkey opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PV frames, junction boxes
The Turkish authorities claim to have found evidence of dumping practices by Chinese PV junction boxes and frames manufacturers, which allegedly caused substantial damage to domestic producers.
BGR Tech, Chemie-Tech partner on green hydrogen and ammonia projects globally
India’s BGR Tech Ltd has joined hands with Dubai-based EPC company Chemie-Tech to execute multi-megawatt green hydrogen and ammonia projects on lump sum turnkey basis worldwide.
L&T wins new EPC orders for power transmission lines, substations
Larsen & Toubro has won new EPC orders for power transmission and distribution infrastructure in India and Middle East.
Erisha E Mobility secures $1 billion from UAE investor
Erisha E Mobility has secured $1 billion investment from a UAE-based investor to expand its operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, Europe, and various African nations, in addition to strengthening its existing business in India.
TrinaTracker establishes 3 GW factory in Saudi Arabia
The facility will manufacture TrinaTracker’s Vanguard series of solar trackers and smart control systems. Commercial operation is set to begin during the first quarter of this year.
BYD to supply 12.5 GWh of battery storage in Saudi Arabia
Following a report in January, BYD has now officially secured the 12.5 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) supply deal.
Larsen & Toubro one of preferred EPC partners for 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi
Larsen & Toubro has been selected by Masdar as one of the preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors for its 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi.
Floating solar could reach LCOE of $0.053/kWh in Saudi Arabia
Scientists in Saudi Arabia have assessed the techno-economical feasibility of floating PV plants at three different dams and have found that such projects could have a return on investment of 12 to 13 years.
