Tag: renewable energy

Plug-in PV Adoption in Germany: Report

Plug-in PV Adoption in Germany: Report

April 17, 2026 | , ,

The report presents Germany’s experience, where removing administrative and technical enabled barriers the rapid expansion of plug-in solar. It provides detailed analysis from the perspectives of policy design, market development, safety standards, and applications in multi-family housing. Plug-in solar is a new type of small-scale, low-cost, and easy-to-install solar system that has been rapidly expanding, particularly in Germany. Even people living in apartment buildings can generate their own electricity by installing systems on balconies or similar spaces, significantly broadening access to solar power.

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Türkiye Electricity Review 2026: Report

Türkiye Electricity Review 2026: Report

April 17, 2026 | , ,

In Türkiye, electricity generation has shifted rapidly over the past three years, marked by accelerated growth in solar energy and record wind installations in 2025. Wind and solar combined generated 22% of electricity, helping to limit the pressure on natural gas imports caused by drought-driven declines in hydroelectric generation. However, coal remains the largest source of electricity generation at 34%, with two-thirds of this production relying on imports. While Türkiye still lags behind many European countries in renewable energy share, it stands out with its expanding battery project pipeline.

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Suniva plans a 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina

Suniva plans a 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina

April 15, 2026 | , ,

Suniva plans to establish a 4.5 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens, South Carolina. The facility is expected to open in the second quarter of 2027. The 620,000 sq. ft. facility represents an investment of over $350 million which along with Suniva’s existing Atlanta facility will raise the company’s total U.S. solar cell manufacturing capacity to over 5.5 GW annually. 

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China Huaneng connects 504 MW offshore wind project to grid

China Huaneng connects 504 MW offshore wind project to grid

April 15, 2026 | , ,

The Huaneng Shandong Peninsula North L offshore wind power project in China with a total installed capacity of 504 MW has been fully grid-connected. The project deploys 42 units of 12 MW wind turbines about 70 km offshore in water depths of 52-56 meters. It is also expected to generate around 1.7 billion kWh of electricity annually, saving roughly 500,000 tonnes of standard coal on an annual basis. 

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Voltalia commissions 148 MW Bolobedu solar farm in South Africa

Voltalia commissions 148 MW Bolobedu solar farm in South Africa

April 14, 2026 | , ,

Voltalia has fully commissioned the Bolobedu solar farm project which is located in Limpopo province, South Africa. The project has a total installed capacity of 148 MW, and is part of a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). The farm will supply around 300 GWh on an annual basis which is equivalent to the yearly electricity consumption of 425,000 inhabitants.

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ANDRITZ bags equipment order for 3 GW PSP in India

ANDRITZ bags equipment order for 3 GW PSP in India

April 14, 2026 | ,

ANDRITZ has secured an equipment order for the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Karjat pumped storage project in Maharashtra, India being developed by Torrent Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited, a subsidiary of Torrent Power Limited. The scope of work includes the design, manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning of ten reversible pump turbines, motor generators, and associated electromechanical equipment. 

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Intelligent Assets: AI applications transforming the renewable energy sector

Intelligent Assets: AI applications transforming the renewable energy sector

April 13, 2026 |

India’s renewable energy sector is undergoing a transformation. The reason AI is gaining traction in the renewables sector lies in the way renewable projects operate. Solar and wind projects are highly variable in their output as they rely on constantly changing environmental conditions. AI, supported by internet of things sensors, advanced analytics platforms and digital twins, provides the computational layer required to process these large volumes of operational data. From improving forecasting accuracy and optimising plant performance to enabling intelligent grid management and supporting project planning, AI applications are now emerging across the renewable value chain.

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Coal versus Renewables in Southeast Asia’s energy crisis

Coal versus Renewables in Southeast Asia’s energy crisis

April 13, 2026 | , ,

For energy-importing countries in Southeast Asia, the current oil and gas crisis has led to consumer curtailment and a scramble for affordable resources. Countries that have suspended operations or underutilised coal generation capacity now see it as a way to replace the LNG used for electricity generation. This demonstrates that coal is not insulated from geopolitical shocks: short-term switching pushes up demand, which in turn pushes up prices. Only renewables are immune to such immediate crises, as once installed, they do not require a constant supply of fuel to generate electricity.

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Grid Capacity Limitations in EU: Report

Grid Capacity Limitations in EU: Report

April 10, 2026 | , ,

Europe’s energy security depends on reducing imported fossil fuel reliance through electrification and rapid expansion of homegrown renewable power. Meanwhile, Europe’s competitiveness relies on connecting new industrial demand. Analysis of available grid capacity shows that grids are not fully prepared for the continent’s ambitions. Europe needs to take swift action to address grid bottlenecks. This includes reforming administrative processes and deploying non-wire solutions.

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Global Energy Outlook 2026: Report

Global Energy Outlook 2026: Report

April 10, 2026 | , , , , ,

Electricity demand is surging. Projections for power consumption around the world have been revised upward in recent years, incorporating rising demand from data centers and the electrification of end-use sectors such as transportation. Although these trends vary across regions, they add up to a rapidly electrifying world. World coal demand has grown faster than expected. Under most scenarios, wind and solar grow to account for more than half of global electricity generation by 2050.

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Zelestra and EDP ink agreement to hybridise solar plant in Spain 

Zelestra and EDP ink agreement to hybridise solar plant in Spain 

April 7, 2026 | , , ,

Zelestra and EDP have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to hybridise an operational solar plant with battery storage. As per the agreement, Zelestra will add a 160 MWh BESS to the 50 MW Pizarroso solar plant in Cáceres. The solar plant has been operational since 2023. EDP, the current offtaker for the solar plant, will use the battery storage to improve energy management and enhance system flexibility. 

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Energy Security in the Shadow of War: How SEA Countries are Navigating the 2026 Fuel Crisis

Energy Security in the Shadow of War: How SEA Countries are Navigating the 2026 Fuel Crisis

April 6, 2026 |

When the Middle East conflict escalated into an open war, the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on 4 March sent immediate shockwaves through the global energy market. For the CASE countries—Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam—this represented an existential threat, as one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies normally pass through this chokepoint and Southeast Asian countries import around 56% of their crude oil from the Middle East. The supply blackout and the skyrocketing price of fossil fuels have forced governments to prioritise supply security through domestic reserves, stockpiling, and fuel diversification.

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Energy and AI in East Asia: Report

Energy and AI in East Asia: Report

April 2, 2026 | , ,

The rise of AI puts East Asian countries in the spotlight. While AI is expected to be a significant driver of electricity demand, it also has major use cases in the energy sector and can contribute to more efficient and optimal processes. A major area of use is in the electricity system, specifically more optimal integration of VRE sources such as solar PV and wind. Utilising AI effectively in this field is particularly relevant for East Asia since countries have all set net zero targets, even though the targets and timelines for expanding renewable energy sources vary between countries. 

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British Columbia’s Distributed Energy Resource Potential: Report

British Columbia’s Distributed Energy Resource Potential: Report

April 2, 2026 | , ,

As B.C.’s electricity demand grows, a new resource is emerging in homes and businesses across the province: distributed energy resources like EVs, heat pumps, smart thermostats, and smart water heaters that can flexibly manage when electricity is used. The report examines how DERs could contribute to B.C.’s electricity system under multiple future scenarios and finds they can provide grid capacity at lower cost than building new infrastructure—strengthening the case for stronger incentives and programs to scale their adoption.

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 EC approves €6 billion Italian aid scheme for renewable hydrogen 

 EC approves €6 billion Italian aid scheme for renewable hydrogen 

March 31, 2026 | , ,

The European Commission (EC) has approved a €6 billion Italian scheme to support renewable hydrogen production for transport and industry. The hydrogen can be produced both from renewable electricity through electrolysis and from biogenic sources through biological, bio-thermochemical or thermochemical processes. The aid will be provided through two-way contracts for difference.

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Topsoe and Hynfra join forces for green ammonia project in Jordan

Topsoe and Hynfra join forces for green ammonia project in Jordan

March 31, 2026 | , ,

Topsoe has entered into a front-end engineering and design agreement with Hynfra to develop a green ammonia project in the port of Aqaba, Jordan. Under the agreement, the facility will use Topsoe’s ModuLite™ platform to convert green hydrogen into ammonia. The project is a joint venture between Hynfra and Fidelity Group. It is expected to reach a final investment decision by 2027, and is expected to commence operations in 2030.

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IFC to finance renewable powered polysilicon manufacturing facility in Malaysia

IFC to finance renewable powered polysilicon manufacturing facility in Malaysia

March 31, 2026 | ,

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced plans to finance OCI Terra Sus Sdn. Bhd.’s manufacturing plant in Malaysia. Under the arrangement, IFC will finance the facility through a loan of approximately $125 million. The manufacturing facility will be powered by clean and renewable energy and will produce raw materials for silicon wafers and semiconductor chips.

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Ecoener secures agreements for 200 MW solar plants in Guatemala 

Ecoener secures agreements for 200 MW solar plants in Guatemala 

March 30, 2026 | , ,

Ecoener has secured two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Guatemala. These agreements pertain to the development of the 140 MWp Cocales and 60 MWp La Hulera solar plants, with both the projects expected to begin commercial operations in 2028. The Cocales project will comprise a 20 MW/80 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), whereas the La Hulera project will include a 10 MW/40 MWh BESS.

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