Israel mandates rooftop solar on new big buildings, targets 3.5 GW by 2040
The Israeli authorities have introduced new regulations requiring rooftop PV on new large buildings, with plans to install 3.5 GW by 2040. The minimum production capacity has been set at 5 kW.
Sustainability: A non-negotiable reality for long-term business growth
By proactively embracing more sustainable practices and aligning themselves with global sustainability goals, companies can ensure their continued viability and contribute to a healthier planet. The journey towards sustainability may be complex and challenging, but it is an investment that will yield significant returns in the long run.
FRV reaches financial close on first Australia standalone battery project
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia says it has begun construction on its first standalone battery energy storage system in the country after reaching financial close on the project.
Dual-axis solar tracker based on UV, MEMS sensors
Researchers have designed a new tracking system that utilizes an arithmetic optimization-based PID controller. The proposed tracker uses two different sensor types – a UV sensor and a micro-electromechanical solar (MEMS) sensor. The first one calculates the intensity of UV radiation received from the sun, and the second one forecasts the sun’s path across the sky.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hygenco signs MoU with Mitsubishi Power for green hydrogen-fired GTCC power plants
Hygenco Green Energies and Mitsubishi Power have joined hands for delivering green hydrogen-/ammonia-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plants. Hygeno will develop and deploy green hydrogen and green ammonia production assets to supply green fuel for Mitsubishi Power’s GTCC technology to the potential customers.
SunPower goes bankrupt
The residential solar installer has filed for bankruptcy, among the largest in a series of major bankruptcies in the industry.
IB Vogt secures PPA for 50 MW solar power plant in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has agreed to buy electricity from the power plant at a price of $0.1094/kWh for a 20-year period.
Global battery market crisis: Will SECI benefit as oversupply sparks industry chaos?
The global battery glut is likely to influence the price discovery of Solar Energy Corp. of India’s tender for 2 GW solar with 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage system, writes Ali Imran Naqvi, executive director (ED), Gensol Engineering Ltd.
Q-Sun Solar, Bakarat Investment to build 10 GW solar panel factory in Oman
The China-based solar manufacturer and Oman’s renewable investment entity Bakarat Investment have agreed to jointly establish a 10 GW solar module factory in the country with an investment of around $200 million.
U.S. startup develops 28%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar module
U.S.-based PeroNova is specialized in metal halide perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells made with its novel stability-enhancing interfacial treatment. It is targeting a range of applications including space and rooftop markets.
