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Zimbabwean telecom company opens solar-storage tender

TelOne Zimbabwe says it is seeking bids to finance and deploy solar and lithium-ion storage projects at its exchange sites.

EU unveils Clean Industrial Deal to improve competitiveness, cut emissions

The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a plan to boost industrial competitiveness and accelerate decarbonization. The initiative aims to lower energy costs, support clean technology, and streamline regulations amid high energy prices and global competition.

Taiwan proposes rooftop PV mandate for big buildings

The Taiwanese government says that under a new policy proposal, new buildings and renovations above 1,000 square meters would need to install solar panels. The authorities claim that the rules could take effect after a public consultation period.

Japanese agency launches solar surplus forecasting to improve energy efficiency

The Japan Weather Association (JWA) says its new forecasting service provides real-time surplus solar power predictions for individual buildings, commercial facilities, and households.

Philippines certifies 17.6 GW of renewables under CEPNS program

The government of the Philippines issued Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS) for 149 power and transmission projects between May and December 2024, covering 91 renewable energy projects totaling 17.6 GW of capacity.

Idemitsu Kosan invests in agrivoltaics

Idemitsu Kosan says it plans to start building a 2 MW agrivoltaics facility in Japan later this year, following the successful conclusion of a 45 kW pilot project. The company has developed a proprietary agrivoltaics system based on tracker technology.

Corporate PPAs soar in Europe in 2024, despite decline in total deal volume

Pexapark, a Swiss renewables intelligence provider, says corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) surged in Europe’s renewable energy market in 2024, despite a decline in overall contracted volumes.

X-Elio signs 20-year PPA with Amazon for 14 MW of solar in Japan

Spain’s X-Elio has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon for the entire output of its 14 MW Funaki solar plant in Japan, which is expected to generate 18,686 MWh per year by mid-2025.

Turkey’s cumulative solar capacity doubles in 2.5 years to 19.6 GW

Ember, a London-based energy think tank, says in a new report that Turkey’s cumulative installed PV capacity has doubled to 19.6 GW in just two and a half years, driven by a surge in self-consumption projects.

Paloma Rheem to expand heat pump business with Fujitsu General deal

Heat pump manufacturer Paloma Rheem says it plans to acquire Fujitsu General. The transaction, which is set to conclude by July 2025, could expand Paloma Rheem’s market reach and drive innovation in integrated air and water solutions.

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