The 93MWp Gaskinstown solar PV plant (pictured) has been energised. Image: Highfield Solar. Two solar developments awarded contracts in Ireland’s second Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) in 2022, have reached new milestones, with one e

German startup launches bidirectional charging kit for EVs Energy Island Power, a German startup, has developed a connection kit that allows electric vehicle owners to use their car’s power to support home energy needs by integrating with the solar i

Six-year test field shows agrivoltaics can be critical for rice productivity Scientists in Japan have conducted a field experiment in rice plantations hosting agrivoltaics systems and have found that rice growth can be affected by reduced biomass and

Using surplus solar power to pre-cool, pre-heat homes Scientists in Australia have shown how pre-cooling and pre-heating could be implemented in Australian buildings with the support of excess solar power. Their analysis has demonstrated that summer

Solar Energy’s New Frontier: South America’s Race Against Extreme Weather South America is rapidly becoming a global hotspot for solar energy, with countries like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina investing billions in utility-scale projects. However, the

Brazil has long been known for its passionate embrace of renewable energy, but recent developments in solar technology are setting the stage for nothing short of a revolution. With the rising need for efficient energy solutions amid economic fluctuat

An Invinity flow battery at a Scottish Water site. Image: Invinity Energy Systems. Invinity Energy Systems has reached an agreement to develop a 20.7MWh flow battery system, the UK’s largest. The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (

French company unveils PVC-based mounting system for C&I solar projects Renolit Ondex says its PVC-based mounting system is lighter and more impact-resistant than metal or fiber cement supports, while also helping to lower PV module temperatures. Mar

France releases new FIT rates for PV systems up to 500 kW France’s new feed-in tariffs (FITs) for February to June 2025 range from €0.0839 ($0.0907)/kWh to €0.1295/kWh, depending on system size. March 31, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte Commercial & Industri

Thin-film solar patents, manufacturing equipment listed for sale A cancelled factory led to the sale. The solar cells produced by the equipment are “game-changing tech at liquidation values,” said the seller. March 31, 2025 Ryan Kennedy Markets Modul