Octopus Energy CEO: Powering bargains with renewables
At the recent World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Octopus Energy’s founder and CEO Greg Jackson urged market participants in the renewable energy sector to tap low-cost renewables to drive both clean energy adoption and acceptance. His speech was part of IRENA’s Innovation Day at WFES on January 14, 2025 and set the scene for a subsequent panel discussion on the topic “Digitalization to support the 3x Renewables Goal.”
The Hydrogen Stream: Luxcara advances 20 MW hydrogen project in Norway
Luxcara says preparatory work for its Bodø electrolysis plant is underway in Norway, with commercial operations set to begin in 2026, while ACWA Power and Snam have signed an agreement to deliver hydrogen from Saudi Arabia to Europe.
HyperStrong lists on Shanghai stock exchange, surges 230% on its first day
The Chinese battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator debuted on the stock exchange with a market capitalization of RMB 11.339 billion ($1.56 billion).
Australian manufacturer bets on lithium-titanium-oxide batteries
Zenaji, an Australian manufacturer of lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) batteries, says the LTO market will hit $5.8 billion by 2032, growing at a 12.6% annual rate. It claims that its Eternity battery system is poised to capitalize on the trend.
Acme Solar secures PPA with NHPC for 680 MW renewables storage project
India’s Acme Solar has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned NHPC Ltd. for a 680 MW renewables storage project.
Field manual for off-grid residential PV in remote communities
A research team has constructed a technical field audit among users of solar systems in remote communities in Ghana and has identified some recurring technical issues. Based on the collected data, the scientists have also developed a practical field manual.
Enphase Energy, Octopus Energy announce smart tariff for UK customers
In an update to the two companies’ strategic partnership, Octopus customers with Enphase solar and battery systems can now benefit from a smart import and export tariff designed to save money on electricity bills.
Solis unveils generator-compatible hybrid inverters
Solis has introduced its Solarator series hybrid inverters in India, targeting the residential and commercial solar storage markets.
Teralight switches on Israel’s largest solar plant
Teralight has activated Israel’s biggest PV project, the 150 MW Ta’anach 1 array, which will produce 310 GWh of energy per year. The facility will be expanded next year with the 104 MW Ta’anach 2 installation, featuring 440 MWh of energy storage.
EMPA develops biodegradable fungi battery
A team from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has developed a 3D-printed battery. Fungi are used as anode and cathode with one releasing electrons during metabolism and the other able to absorb them.
