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Iraq removes import tariffs on solar systems: The measure coincides with the completion of a draft set of regulations set to govern the connection of solar energy systems to Iraq’s national grid. The post Iraq… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Rwanda tenders 200 MW floating PV, 800 MWh BESS project: A tender is open in Rwanda for a 200 MW floating solar plant to be tied to 800 MWh of battery storage. The deadline to submit pre-qualification bids is… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Engie starts building first co-located solar and battery project in France: Engie has begun construction of its first co-located solar and battery project in France, combining 29.​8 MW of solar capacity with a 20 MWh… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

LONGi unveils intelligent manufacturing base in Suzhou to advance solar-storage integration: The new base features upgraded manufacturing capabilities that reduce fault-related downtime losses by 75% and shorten the… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Solar parks could more than double soil carbon in desert environments, study finds: Researchers in China found that a large-scale desert solar park increased soil carbon content by 125.​89% compared with undisturbed… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Italy’s solar output rises 27% to 5.​32 TWh in September: Solar generation accounted for 48.​6% of Italy’s renewable electricity output in September 2026, while renewable capacity additions for standalone battery… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

LG unveils AI-powered VRF heat pump with new compressor technology: South Korea's LG Electronics has introduced the Multi V 7 air-to-air heat pump system based on variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology for… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Morocco opens pre-qualification for 350 MW of solar: Morocco’s renewable energy agency has launched pre-qualification to select contractors for at least 350 MW of ground-mounted solar across several regions, with… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Encavis signs first solar-wind PPA with Spanish supplier: Germany's Encavis will supply Spanish energy provider Visalia with 60 GWh of renewable electricity annually for 3.​5 years under a hybrid agreement covering… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

French lawmakers move to scrap proposed changes to solar contracts: France’s economic affairs committee has voted to remove proposed budget measures that would allow early termination of some solar contracts and… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

China outlines new spot market rules supporting renewable energy and storage integration: The revised rules would cover joint bidding, dispatch, settlement and performance assessment, alongside further electricity… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

S-5! challenges metal roof off-purlin solar mounting assumptions: S-5! is challenging assumptions about metal roof off-purlin solar mounting in a new white paper it says conclusively demonstrates metal roof panels… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

U.​S. distributed solar generation quadrupled over the last decade: Rooftop solar output expanded from 18.​8 TWh to nearly 93 TWh over ten years, led by California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and New York, according to… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

EBRD-led lenders back 1.​2 GW solar, 600 MWh storage plant in Egypt: A European development bank is arranging up to $265 million for a 1.​2 GW solar plant with 600 MWh of storage in Egypt, as part of a debt package… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Zambia surpasses 1 GW solar milestone: Official figures from Zambia’s Ministry of Energy confirm the country’s solar capacity now stands in excess of 1 GW, up from 178 MW in 2024. The post Zambia surpasses 1 GW… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

New financing models needed for agrivoltaics: Speakers at the AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2026 say rising interest rates, uncertainty over electricity revenues and the need to ensure the long-term viability of… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Construction innovations could cut gigawatt-scale solar costs by 22%: Research from Lightsource bp finds combining automated foundation piling, steel-frame solar panels, bolt-free solar module installations and… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Türkiye allows higher-powered batteries behind existing grid connections: New rules boost possibilities for businesses beyond grid-connection allowance for imports, provided controls prevent grid exports and… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Fraunhofer silicon-rich cells retain over 83% after 1,000 cycles: Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE say their in-house silicon-rich anode pouch cells kept more than 83% of their capacity after more than 1,000… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

India’s solar industry faces a test of durability and cost: As India’s solar industry matures, manufacturing competitiveness will depend on consistent quality, sustained energy generation and competitive lifecycle… 🔗 Link in Bio #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy