Tesla lands tax abatement for Texas Megapack factory
County officials in Texas have approved a tax abatement for Tesla to build a factory for its Megapack utility-scale storage product in the Lone Star State. The final approval is conditional on an agreement with city authorities.
Daikin unveils air-to-water heat pump for commercial buildings
The new heat pump series uses propane as the refrigerant and can reportedly provide hot water up to 75 C.
GUVNL allocates 250 MW solar at INR 2.60/kWh
Avaada Energy, SAEL, and Welspun Renewable Energy have won Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s /GUVNL) 250 MW solar tender, with an option to expand by another 250 MW.
Corning, Suniva, Heliene to produce first fully US-made solar module
Corning, Suniva and Heliene are combining their strengths to produce what will be the first solar module with polysilicon, wafers and cells made in the United States.
‘We must free our thinking and allow room for mistakes, especially when addressing implicit biases’
In the first anniversary of the series and International Women’s Day, Women in Solar+ Europe, WiSEu, gives voice to Emiliano Bellini, News Director at pv magazine, to reflect on the topics and the impact of the series. He says the series features diverse real experiences of women in the renewable energy sector, engaging readers as each story offers a unique perspective. Emiliano highlights that the series emphasises the importance of mentoring for all genders and showcases women’s assertiveness and struggles with imposter syndrome. Emiliano advocates for refinement and the need to evolve DEI while freeing language in debates to allow for open conversations without fear of offense, encouraging growth from mistakes.
Fortress Power introduces 9.6 kWh stackable home battery
The battery stacks up to three units for 28.8 kWh and is rated for 8000 cycles at a 70% depth-of-discharge.
Energy storage system powered by forest waste retains 60% capacity after 10,000 cycles
Researchers in Spain used electrodes derived from wood biomass discarded by sawmills as waste to create a hybrid system combining batteries and supercapacitors.
Ghana plans renewable energy investment fund
Ghana plans to accelerate its deployment of renewable energy sources, including solar systems for hospitals, public institutions and smaller companies, through a new green investment fund.
Swedish developer secures land for 500 MW of solar parks
Svea Solar has entered into several land agreements with one of the world’s largest private forest owners to develop eight new solar parks in Sweden with a total capacity around 500 MW.
India’s solar additions could double to 30 GW in fiscal 2025
India’s solar capacity additions could double to 30 GW in fiscal 2025, with further growth driven by rooftop demand and policy support, according to SBICAPS.
