Top End microgrid developer eyes large-scale plans with Indian steelmaker
Western Australian renewables developer Generators and Off Grid Energy has landed a deal with an Indian steel company to jointly develop large-scale solar and battery energy storage systems in northern Australia.
BT Imaging to supply quality control tool for 1.5 GW solar cell line in India
Australian PV equipment specialist BT Imaging will supply its advanced photoluminescence imaging tool for solar module maker Emmvee’s 1.5 GW TOPCon cell manufacturing facility in India.
Philippines fast-tracks world’s largest solar park with green lane certificate
The Board of Investments of the Philippines has granted a green lane certificate to a solar project that is being touted as the largest in the world to date. The accreditation will facilitate easier approval and processing of permits.
A 100% solar Indonesia in 2050
Indonesia has all the solar energy and pumped-hydro energy storage potential required to become a solar giant by mid-century. On current trends, Indonesia will be the fourth largest producer of solar energy by 2050.
Tongwei to acquire Runergy
Chinese solar module maker Tongwei has presented a CNY 5 billion ($1.06 billion) offer to acquire rival manufacturer Runergy. If successful, the transaction will be the largest merger and acquisition deal in the PV sector this year.
Bslbatt launches storage system for C&I applications
Bslbatt says it has developed a new storage system for commercial and industrial applications, offering up to 241 kWh of capacity and supporting 100 kW or 125 kW of solar.
Indonesia relaxes local content rules for solar projects
Indonesia has moved to ease local content requirements for electricity infrastructure projects, including solar power plants, in a bid to attract more foreign capital and drive the development of renewable energy projects.
Troubled Tritium picked up by Indian EV charger giant
Collapsed Australian electric vehicle fast-charger manufacturer Tritium has been acquired by a subsidiary of India-headquartered power solutions company Exicom Tele-systems as it looks to expand its global footprint.
Sineng Electric launches world’s largest sodium-ion battery storage project
Sineng Electric’s 50 MW / 100 MWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system project in China’s Hubei province is the first phase of a larger plan that will eventually reach 100 MW / 200 MWh. The initial capacity has already been connected to the grid and can power around 12,000 households for an entire day.
Sigenergy aims to conquer commercial PV storage market with AI
Sigenergy was one of the first companies to present a bidirectional DC wallbox that is integrated into a photovoltaic storage system. Co-founder and CTO Samuel Zhang talks about the manufacturer’s story and its plans to expand into the commercial market, integrating AI into its systems and the future of vehicle-to-grid technology.
