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The National Energy System Operator (NESO), in collaboration with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DSNZ) has explained important actions that are needed to digitize the energy sector.The Digitalization Plan sector, which was also established in collaboration with energy systems Catapult and supported by Digital Catapult, Connected Places Catapult and the Royal Academy of Engineering, draws up 16 important promotions that must be taken to sufficiently digitize the energy system to meet Schone Stroom 2030. The 16 important actions are designed to resolve challenges in the field of energy sector in six topics: simplicity of consumers, flexibility guided…
Japan is planning to launch an online platform by September 2025 to link aggregators to feed-in premium (FIP) operators to support the integration of the grid, to streamline installations of solar batteries and to improve the planning and prediction for renewable projects. September 1, 2025 Brian Publicover Image: Ananda Raihan, Unsplash The Japanese office for Natural Resources and Energy (Anre) said that it is planning to launch a new online platform that connects aggregators with operators under the FIP schedule of the country. The platform is planned to go live at the end of September 2025. The agency, which is…
Renshine Solar says it has achieved a record of 27.5% efficiency for a flexible all-perovskite cell and 23.0% on a panel of 20.26 cm². September 1, 2025 Vincent Shaw The Chinese PV Perovskite specialist Renshine Solar has achieved 27.5% power conversion efficiency for a flexible all-perovskite solar cell. The company said that the result is a world record for this cell typology. It was achieved with support from Nanjing University in China and the University of Victoria in Canada. The team quickly cooled freshly coated perovskiet films under a gas stream and supplied additives via ION transport channels. The method…
Hitachi Energy has the acquisition of the remaining interest in Power Electronics and controls company Eks Energy. Hitachi Energy acquired a majority stake in Eks in 2023. The integration of the technology of EKS Energy will help Hitachi to expand its electricity conversion and energy storage activities and respond quickly to evolving customer needs. “As the global market leader in grid automation solutions, the acquisition of Eks Energy strengthens our leadership position, making one of the most extensive solution sport folios of the industry possible that proven converter and control technology combines with the worldwide scale of Hitachi Energy,” said…
With Brazilian engineering, Powersafe invests in his versatile solution and is the official distributor of the portable Ecoflow power plants in Brazil. September 1, 2025 Alessandra Neris By ESS News As Intersolar South America 2025 has shown, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are a must-have, instead of a ‘nice-to-have’, addition to solar and wind generation systems. Powersafe was an example of the trend by presenting a product that integrates solar, large-scale Bess and applications, including quickly charging and energy consumption for commercial and industrial customers. The company used Intersolar to show how domestic engineering develops and launches products that are…
After a strong demand for his sodium ion technology at home, the Australian company PowerCap brings its stationary storage products to the European market. The first launch covers Italy, Germany and Spain, with further expansion on the maps. September 1, 2025 Mariha Maisch By ESS News Australian company PowerCap has been officially launched on the European market with its sodium battery technology. Already in use by large companies in Australia, the technology is now being made available to European houses, companies and industries. Dane El Safty, founder and CEO of PowerCap, says that the expansion comes at a time when…
Scientists have developed a multi-scale method to assess vegetation conditions in PV energy plants. The research was aimed at nine PV plants in China in different climate zones. In comparison with only satellite estimates, the method reduces the distortion by 16.98%. September 1, 2025 Lior Kahana Scientists from Chinese Zhejiang University have developed a multi-scale method to assess vegetation conditions in PV energy plants. The new approach combines field data, unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) images and Sentinel -2 satellite data. It is intended to correct the biased normalized difference of vegetation index (NDVI) results that have been delivered by an…
France will reduce the value with added value (VAT) to 5.5% on residential PV systems up to 9 kW from October 2025. August 29, 2025 Francois Puthod Image: Marcus Lofvenberg, Unsplash By PV Magazine France The French government has outlined the conditions for applying a VAT rate of 5.5% at residential solar installations under 9 kW, from 1 October. The industry is still waiting for the publication of the official decree, but the draft conditions will be assessed on 4 September by the Higher Energy Council. To be eligible for the reduced VAT rate, solar panels must meet the criteria…
The Jewish Solar Challenge announced the opening of his 2025 Subsidy-Application cycle On 1. September 1. All Jewish non -profit organizations that have their buildings, including synagogues, Jewish schools and Jewish camps, are eligible for matching subsidies up to $ 50,000 for the installation of solar panels. Applications must appear on September 22 and JSC will announce winners at the end of November. The Jewish Solar Challenge is planning to grant more than $ 300,000, so that the total amount that is awarded for solar panels on more than $ 1 million, since the organization was launched in 2022. Organizations…
This week Women in Solar+ Europe give a voice to Laura Riedl, Digital Marketing Manager at Solis. She says that the energy transition is inherently complex and multidimensional, which makes the diversity of the perspective invaluable. “It helps to reveal the needs that would otherwise be invisible and ensures that solutions are robust enough to serve broad communities,” she explains. August 29, 2025 Women in solar energy+ Europe Energy powers of houses and cities, makes mobility possible, supports industries and keeps communities connected. Our sector forms the way we live, move and work, and it reflects the perspectives of those…