Policy The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that unfairly priced solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos have harmed the domestic industry. Commerce will issue anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on November 2, with cash deposits collected immediately.
Solar Allied Facility Partners has completed a solar installation across three buildings in the Cary Community Consolidated School District. The system offsets more than half of the facilities' electricity usage and includes a public dashboard for educational purposes.
Solar Adelphi University has deployed a 295-kW rooftop solar system atop its LEED-certified recreation center in Long Island, New York. The project, developed by Greenskies Clean Energy, combines a necessary roof replacement with renewable energy generation under a power purchase agreement.
Solar Ameresco installed a solar-plus-storage system at the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority main office, offsetting 100% of its electricity use. The $1 million project, funded by state grants, is the first phase of a larger multi-site energy program.
Finance Modi Energy has introduced an energy-as-a-service scheme in Denmark where homeowners pay no upfront costs for solar and battery systems. In exchange, customers receive electricity at a 20% discount to market rates, with the company monetizing stored energy through grid services.
Policy The Australian government has released $250 million in the third round of the Solar Sunshot program to drive down construction costs. Funding targets include prefabricated units, advanced robotics, and module manufacturing to meet ambitious efficiency and cost goals.
Solar A new study analyzing two years of data from a 50 MW Spanish plant reveals that effective bifaciality is 13-15% lower than nominal values. The findings, published in Renewable Energy, suggest current regulatory factors may overestimate actual energy yields.
Policy The NSW government has announced a firming tender seeking 1.5GW of new gas capacity to address projected reliability shortfalls in 2033/34. The process explicitly excludes standalone batteries and pumped hydro, requiring generators to sustain energy supply for at least eight hours.
Wind Hydro Tasmania has refurbished the 2.5 MW Huxley Hill Wind Farm on King Island, extending its operational life by at least a decade. The project, led by Entura, involved repairing storm-damaged turbines and refurbishing nacelles in Denmark.
Storage The Blackstone battery energy storage system has received final approval to proceed, with a capacity of up to 500 MW and 2,000 MWh. Located on former coal mining land near Ipswich, Queensland, the project targets commissioning in 2029 to support evening energy peaks.
Policy Akaysha Energy’s Nick Carter stated that cancelling planned transmission links in Victoria is as damaging to clean energy investment as delaying coal plant closures. He warned that political uncertainty over these projects could halt wind and solar development in the region.
Markets AEMO reports that grid-scale batteries set wholesale prices nearly half the time in the September quarter, contributing more to evening peaks than gas generation. Simultaneously, over 700,000 household batteries are reducing grid demand at peak times, with capacity expected to triple by 2030.
Policy Major supplier ABB states that synchronous condenser and gas turbine lead times of five to eight years are forcing utilities to modernize existing assets. This delay complicates the energy market transition as Australia prepares for the closure of major coal stations.
Solar Arevon Energy has secured three 20-year renewable energy credit contracts for its upcoming 200 MWac Panther Energy Project in Perry County, Illinois. The project was selected through the Illinois Power Agency’s 2026 procurement and approved by the state’s commerce commission to help meet renewable portfolio standards.
Policy Snowy Hydro’s chief operating officer states that a long-awaited cost review for the Snowy 2.0 project is imminent, with the current listed cost at $12 billion. Meanwhile, the company faces gas supply challenges at its new Kurri Kurri plant, which may rely on diesel during interruptions.
Policy The joint venture has received Consent to Establish for a battery recycling facility in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to process 40,000 tonnes of batteries annually to curb reliance on imported cathode materials.
Policy Italian researchers demonstrated that selectively removing module backsheets before thermal recycling reduces airborne particulates by 36%. The process, tested on Trina Solar panels, maintains material recovery rates while limiting titanium dioxide contamination in recovered fractions.
Solar Trina Solar researchers have introduced a framework distinguishing reversible from irreversible ultraviolet-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells. The work aims to align testing with new IEC standards and improve module reliability assessments.
Markets Origin Energy has reaffirmed its plan to shut down Australia's largest coal plant in April 2029, despite two units currently offline for repairs. CEO Frank Calabria stated the timeline remains unchanged even as the station operates at reduced capacity.
Policy A new study finds that commercial gas kitchens produce air pollution levels up to ten times higher than safety guidelines. Researchers also documented extreme heat exposure in many gas-fueled workspaces compared to electric counterparts.
Policy The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group has lobbied the Victorian government to postpone mandatory electrification policies scheduled for 2027, arguing it will drive up consumer costs. The state energy minister has rejected the request, reaffirming the government’s commitment to its existing net-zero pathway.
Markets TOYO states that current U.S. module capacity is sufficient to meet projected 2026 demand, leading the company to bypass further domestic expansions. The manufacturer is shifting its cell production strategy to a bottom-up analysis of contracted pipelines rather than speculative capacity building.
Markets Sydney-based EVX has launched the Polecharger Rapid, a 40–50 kW DC fast charger designed for deployment across Australian communities. The company states the unit is locally manufactured to ensure domestic support for EV infrastructure.
Finance Oswal Pumps Ltd plans a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell facility via its subsidiary Oswal Solar Energy Pvt Ltd, with commercial production targeted for April 2028. The INR 456 crore project aims to supply 75% of the company's internal cell needs for its expanding module lines.
Policy South Korea’s hydrogen refuelling network shows that 80.6% of stations require government subsidies to operate, raising questions about Europe’s €2.1 billion AFIR plan. With battery-electric trucks competing for freight demand, Europe must assess if hydrogen infrastructure can achieve viability without perpetual state support.
Markets Households across four Australian states are responding to free midday electricity offers, causing a measurable daily surge in grid demand. AEMO confirms the pattern, while analysts describe it as a clear example of market mechanisms functioning as intended.
Storage The Summerfield battery energy storage system has started commissioning, marking the completion of a 20-month construction phase. Owned by Intera Renewables, the facility will store 960MWh of energy to support the South Australian grid.
Policy The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement mandates strict rules of origin for batteries starting in 2027, requiring most content to be European. Industry groups seek delays, but analysis suggests EU production capacity will soon far exceed UK demand.
Solar Greenbacker Renewables has completed the first cranberry harvest from bogs in Plymouth and Kingston, Massachusetts, equipped with overhead solar arrays. The dual-use projects, installed by Distributed Energy Infrastructure, demonstrate a viable model for reviving financially unviable wetland crops.
Storage POWERGRID is soliciting a pre-bid contractor for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system in Telangana. The project will be developed under a build-own-operate model for TGGENCO with a 15-month completion timeline.
Finance Integrated Power Services has acquired Bold Renewables, a Windsor-based provider of field services for legacy solar inverters. The deal adds support for over 4 GW of capacity across North America to IPS's renewable energy portfolio.
