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According to market data from SunWiz, the manufacturer is the largest supplier of energy storage in Australia, Ireland and South Africa. January 27, 2026 According to recent market data from independent solar and energy storage consultancy SunWiz, Sigenergy has become the number one energy storage provider in several international markets, including Australia, Ireland and South Africa. In these regions, SunWiz figures show that Sigenergy has the highest market share for energy storage systems, reflecting widespread adoption by installers and growing demand downstream. Data shows that the manufacturer has the largest installer reach and installer depth in Australia, Ireland and South…

Serbia had a record year for solar energy additions in 2025, led by the deployment of large-scale power stations. The country has a gigawatt-sized project pipeline, although most are still in earlier stages of development and are not expected to come online this year. January 27, 2026 Patrick Jowett Serbia added 134.3 MW of solar power last year, according to data shared by the Association Renewable Energy Sources of Serbia (RES Serbia). This figure is a record for a calendar year in Serbia, building on the 80 MW added in 2024, and bringing the country’s cumulative solar capacity to 318.3…

A coalition of unions, including construction industry unions and the Oregon AFL-CIO, has launched Climate Jobs Oregon this week. Climate Jobs Oregon is a new labor-led organization dedicated to ensuring that Oregon’s transition to a clean energy future is one that puts working people and the communities in which they live at the center. Union members hold signs during a press conference announcing the launch of Climate Jobs Oregon. Oregon AFL CIO “All working families deserve a safe, healthy and prosperous future,” said Graham Trainor, president of the Oregon AFL-CIO. “Climate Jobs Oregon meets the needs of the working class…

The Volta Foundation’s 2025 Battery Report shows that deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) exceeded 100 GW for the first time, as costs for off-the-shelf systems fell sharply and long-term storage and service agreements continued to evolve. January 27, 2026 Tristan Rayner By ESS news The Volta Foundation has published its annual battery report for 2025, which now runs to a whopping 750 pages, with data and work from 120 battery experts from more than 90 institutions. The report includes coverage of the global battery industry for electric vehicles, stationary storage and multiple other battery use cases, from supply…

GameChange solar energya global provider of solar tracker and fixed tilt racking solutions, has launched its Distributed Generation (DG) Solar Division, which will serve commercial, industrial and community solar projects across the country. Credit: GameChange Solar “Distributed generation represents a rapidly growing and strategically critical segment of the renewable energy market,” said Phillip Vyhanek, CEO of GameChange Solar. “By leveraging our expertise in large-scale solar and continued investments in domestic supply chains, GameChange Solar delivers robust racking systems that set new standards for quality, reliability and long-term value for our partners.” The DG Solar Division is equipped with sales, engineering…

The 7 MW solar array will be built by the Nigerian arm of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation after the company won a contract awarded by the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency. January 26, 2026 Patrick Jowett Image: CCECC Nigeria/Facebook The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria has awarded a contract for a project billed as the country’s first floating solar panel. The Nigerian arm of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has won the contract to build the 7 MW floating PV project located in the lagoon waters surrounding the University of Lagos. A social media post published by CCECC Nigeria…

Soloa proposal management platform for home energy providers, has launched Solo Studio, a new self-service design solution for solar and home energy professionals. Solo Solo Studio combines Solo’s quoting engine, integrated financing marketplace and compliance tools with in-house design capabilities. The result: contractors can create accurate, financing-ready proposals on their own timeline. “Our customers asked for more control, and Solo Studio delivers just that,” said Tom O’Keefe, CEO of Solo. “Whether you’re a large EPC executing hundreds of designs per week or a growing team looking to reduce costs and turnaround time, Solo Studio puts you in the driver’s seat…

Chinese PV module prices are expected to hover around $0.12/W in the second half of 2026, as market sentiment remains volatile due to the end of export VAT rebates, high demand and persistent oversupply. January 26, 2026 Emiliano Bellini China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in early January halted the solar industry’s $7 billion plan to reduce polysilicon overcapacity, a move aimed at easing price pressure across the supply chain. Since then, Chinese authorities have given no indication that the plan will resume, leaving market participants in continued uncertainty. “SAMR appears to have abandoned efforts to consolidate the polysilicon…

Germany has launched a market-based mechanism for obtaining immediate reserve, allowing inverter-based assets and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to participate for the first time, creating new revenue opportunities while raising questions about long-term profitability and regulatory risk. January 26, 2026 Marian Willuhn Image: Fluence, Lichtblick By ESS news Germany has obtained immediate reserve through a market-based mechanism since January 22, marking a structural change in the way the system service is delivered. Instant reserve stabilizes the mains frequency in the first milliseconds up to 30 seconds after a fault, before the primary control power comes into operation. Until January…

Jackery continues to expand its product range beyond storage with a new 2 kW solar gazebo designed for creating outdoor space, starting with availability in the US in 2026. January 26, 2026 Tristan Rayner Chinese solar and storage company Jackery has put the finishing touches on its long-promised solar gazebo, a 2,000W terrace called Jackery Solar Gazebo. The gazebo, which was on display at CES 2026 on the Jackery stand, uses integrated solar components, which feature a louvered roof with 20 individual 100W PV modules, said to be of industrial quality, with a cell efficiency of ≥25%. Jackery said the…