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A solar project in New Jersey by Solar Landscape. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently approved a new program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. The Reducing Emissions through Retrofits, Optimization, Fuel Switching and Innovative Technologies (RETROFIT NJ) Grant Program will support versatile, large-scale retrofit projects that enable holistic energy improvements, including solar and storage, for buildings, campuses and multi-building facilities. The new funding expands the efforts of existing funding NJ Cool program. “New Jersey is leading the nation in building a cleaner and more resilient future,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “The RETROFIT NJ Grant…
After unlocking more than 9 GW of high-voltage grid capacity through flexible off-peak contracts, Dutch transmission system operator Tennet plans to allocate roughly two-thirds of the connection rights to battery energy storage systems. October 27, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news The large-scale introduction of Tennet took place earlier this year time-dependent transmission rights (TDTR) contracts in the Netherlands offered a glimmer of hope to more than 70 GW of customers, mainly large-scale battery energy storage projects, currently stuck in the grid connection queue. According to the latest information, the lion’s share of the newly released network capacity will be…
The Japanese automaker has announced that it will display a prototype retractable solar PV roof aboard a Nissan Sakura Kei at an upcoming mobility industry event in Japan. October 27, 2025 Valerie Thompson Japan’s Nissan Motor Corporation has announced that it will showcase a prototype of its solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) Sakura Kei at the upcoming 2025 Japan Mobility Show. The Sakura, which measures 3.4 m x 1.5 m and has a top speed of 80 km/h, was a best-selling electric car in Japan for the three consecutive financial years following its 2022 launch, according to the company. The roof-mounted…
Swift Solar advances defense operations with American-made perovskite solar panels Swift Solar has completed a milestone demonstration of its domestically manufactured perovskite tandem solar technology in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, recently renamed the Department of War. The operation, which deployed during the Cyber Fortress exercise in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in August, marks one of the first U.S.-based deployments highlighting commercial readiness for Swift Solar’s advanced solar panels. Integrated into the Rapid Deployment Hybrid MicroGrid developed by Resilient Energy and Infrastructure, Swift Solar’s panels provided clean energy alongside two other sources in a challenging cyber defense environment. Department…
China’s Longi will support the development of a solar panel manufacturing plant of up to 1 GW in Nigeria, following the conclusion of a strategic partnership with the country’s energy commission. October 27, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Energy Commission of Nigeria The Energy Commission of Nigeria has finalized a strategic partnership with Longi. The Chinese solar energy manufacturer has agreed to support the development of a solar panel factory in the country with a production capacity of up to 1 GW. The deal was concluded earlier this month during a meeting between representatives of the Nigerian government and Longi at…
Foxconn has launched its Fox EnerStor brand with batteries for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility scale. It aims to compete globally, with China and India as key hubs for R&D and manufacturing. October 27, 2025 Vincent Shaw By ESS news Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn has entered the global energy storage market with its new Fox EnerStor brand, positioning itself to challenge established players such as CATL, BYD and Tesla. The brand – unveiled on October 21 at an event in Zhengzhou, China – marks a key milestone in Foxconn’s “3+3+3” strategic roadmap and underlines the company’s ambition to…
Baxi has introduced its range of HP60 monobloc air-to-water heat pumps, with capacities from 4 kW to 13 kW and a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 5.34. October 27, 2025 Lior Kahana Baxi HP60 ASHP Image: Baxi British heat pump manufacturer Baxi has introduced its new HP60 series of high temperature monobloc air heat pumps. The range includes seven models with heating capacities of 4 kW, 6 kW, 8 kW, 11 kW and 13 kW. All units are single-phase, with three-phase options available for the 11 kW and 13 kW models. The systems can deliver supply temperatures of…
Energy regulator Ofgem is advising on proposed changes to the way energy suppliers make up losses associated with the Warm Homes Discount (WHD).The WHD scheme, operational since April 2011, offers annual energy bill rebates of £150 to eligible households. Under power price limit methodologyThese costs are recouped through daily standing charges rather than per unit energy costs, allowing suppliers to maintain the necessary finances despite providing discounts.In June this year, the government said it would extend the scheme, making all households on means-tested benefits eligible until the currently planned end of the scheme in March 2026.Government changes to the WHD,…
By Brad Kramer October 27, 2025 In today’s edition of Projects weeklywe’re embarking on a massive data center project as OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage Data Centers team up to build a new campus in Wisconsin. Additionally, Enurgen has secured $4.1 million in new funding to support the global growth of its energy yield performance modeling software. Standard Solar has completed a 2.38 MW ground-mounted solar array, paired with 999 kWdc battery storage, for a new community solar project in Westport, Massachusetts. Leeward Renewable Energy completed construction and has begun commercial operations on the 177 MW Ridgely Solar project in Lake…
IPP Cero Generation has acquired a 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Gloucestershire, England, from Longspur Capital and RE Projects Development Limited (REPD).Cero, part of global infrastructure investor Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG), will now work with its UK development partner Enso Energy to bring the project into construction and operation, although no target commercial operation date (COD) has been provided. The announcement was made today (October 27) via business networking site LinkedIn.Declan Deasy, CEO of Cero Generation, said: “This acquisition demonstrates our continued investment in the UK’s sustainable infrastructure, delivering further benefits for the UK energy system,…