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Workers representing unions from across New Jersey have formed a coalition that aims to advance the state’s clean energy economy and create new union jobs. Ana Maria Hill, vice president and New Jersey state director of 32BJ SEIU, speaks at a press conference announcing the formation of Climate Jobs New Jersey. Climate Jobs New Jersey hopes to address the state’s rising energy costs by implementing a statewide solar and storage program, with construction led by union labor. The coalition will also advocate for the state to take control of the planning and procurement of energy projects to meet New Jersey’s…
Vikram Solar Ltd today announced the adoption of the G12R format across its entire portfolio of PV modules. The company says this move reflects a broader industry trend toward larger size wafers, high-efficiency n-type technologies and bifacial module designs aimed at improving energy yield and project economics. January 16, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Vikram Solar Ltd today announced that it will adopt the G12R format across its entire portfolio of PV modules. The company says this move reflects a broader industry trend toward larger wafers, high-efficiency n-type technologies and bifacial module designs aimed at increasing energy yield…
The Brazilian Association of Energy Storage Solutions (ABSAE) predicts that installations in Brazil’s commercial and industrial (C&I) segment will exceed 2 GWh by 2026. In addition, the group expects purchases of around 8 GWh at the auction scheduled for April, which will procure projects for delivery from 2028. January 16, 2026 Livia Neves By ESS news And pv magazine Brazil BSAE believes that there will be consolidation in Brazil’s C&I battery sector and regulatory space in 2026. In an interview with pv magazine BrazilABSAE Executive Director Fabio Lima said C&I systems are in high demand and are being deployed quickly.…
Abu Dhabi-based developer Masdar and Montenegro’s state energy company EPCG have entered into a framework agreement under which a joint venture between the two parties could develop, build, own and operate large-scale solar projects in the country. January 16, 2026 Patrick Jowett Image: MontenegroMinistry of Energy and Mining Future Energy Company of Abu Dhabi (Masdar) and Montenegrin state-owned company EPCG have said they will explore setting up a joint venture to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Montenegro. The two parties signed a framework agreement during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Under the terms of the agreement, the joint venture…
Central Bedfordshire’s planning committee has granted approval for a 500MW battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed by Statera Energy.The developer’s Sundon Storage project will have an 8-hour duration and as such is one of 77 projects currently being considered for the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) cap-and-floor support program. A duration of 8 hours would provide an energy storage capacity of 4,000 MWh. Whether lithium-ion assets, the technology used in Sundon Storage, would be included in the LDES support scheme was a subject of some debate before it became clear that projects would not be excluded “based solely on their…
The launch of the new product suggests Tesla could renew its focus on residential solar and expand its US leasing options to include Powerwall. January 16, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Tesla has introduced a new all-black solar module for residential use, according to information on the company’s website. “The Tesla Solar Panel combines sleek aesthetics and hidden electrical connections with powerful engineering, exceeding industry performance and quality standards,” Tesla said. “Featuring our proprietary frame design, the all-black module integrates seamlessly with the Tesla Panel Mount for a minimalist look, with no visible rails or clamps.” The modules are available in two…
Joint owners of the 2 GW Al Dhafra solar power plant Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, EDF Power Solutions and Jinko Power, together with off-taker Emirates Water and Electricity Company, issued the green bonds to refinance the plant’s existing debt obligations and support its continued operation. January 16, 2026 Patrick Jowett Long-term green bonds worth a total of $870.75 million have been issued to refinance the Al Dhafra solar power plant near Abu Dhabi. UAE. The bonds were issued by a consortium of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC),…
A research team at DGIST has developed a perovskite-based self-powered betavoltaic battery that they say achieves the world’s highest conversion efficiency for this class of devices, while maintaining long-term operational stability. The work focuses on applications that require continuous reliable power without external charging, such as artificial intelligence systems, Internet of Things devices and space exploration hardware that operate in harsh or inaccessible environments. The team, led by Professor Su Il In from the Department of Energy Sciences and Engineering at DGIST, focused on improving the performance of the radiation absorber, a key component in betavoltaic batteries that convert beta…
The factory will be located in Jeddah and will supply solar trackers throughout Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. January 15, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina American tracker manufacturer NextPower, formerly Nextracker, and Abunayyan Holding have completed the establishment of their joint venture in Saudi Arabia. NextPower Arabia will support the deployment of NextPower’s photovoltaic and tracking technology solutions in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Headquartered in Riyadh, the joint venture will also set up a solar tracker manufacturing plant in Jeddah with an annual capacity of 12 GW. The factory is currently being built on…
Axinar has launched SolBox, a direct PV water heating system that powers electrical resistance accumulators without thermal collectors. Designed for homes and businesses, it offers real-time monitoring, MPPT optimization and automatic grid backup. January 16, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina Greek heating specialist Axinar SA has introduced SolBox, a direct photovoltaic system designed to produce domestic hot water all year round without the need for thermal collectors. The system uses electricity generated by PV panels to directly power the electrical resistance of a water accumulator. It is entirely designed and manufactured by Axinar, utilizing the company’s in-house technical capabilities in both…