Author: solarenergy
Hoewel Iran momenteel verwikkeld is in een militair conflict, is het nog onbekend in welke mate het conflict de energie-infrastructuur van het land zal beschadigen. De volgende analyse onderzoekt de Iraanse energietransitievooruitzichten op de lange termijn, zonder uit te gaan van specifieke uitkomsten van de huidige situatie. De focus blijft liggen op structurele kansen en uitdagingen die het toekomstige energielandschap van het land buiten de directe context zullen bepalen. Iran wordt vaak gezien door de lens van olie en gas. Dat beeld is begrijpelijk, maar wordt steeds onvollediger. In het energiesysteem van de toekomst ligt de belangrijkste strategische hulpbron van…
The French solar recycling organization has selected Envie 2E, Galloo, Rosi, RVE and First Solar to manage rising volumes of waste panels, with a combined capacity of more than 45,000 tonnes (MT) per year. March 18, 2026 François Puthod Soren de Galloo Halluin reprocessing site Image: Soren By pv magazine France France has selected six industrial operators to expand its PV module recycling capacity, as volumes of waste panels are expected to rise in the coming years. Soren, the country’s recognized organization for the collection and processing of waste PV panels, made the selections following a public tender. The move…
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) will sell more of its UK assets as part of a strategic change designed to increase value for its shareholders. The fund – a subsidiary of Gore Street Capital focused on the UK battery energy storage systems (BESS) market – said it will divest “certain operating and pre-construction assets” as part of the shift. It expects the move to raise £25 million in the 2026/27 financial year, £75 million in 2027-28 and £75 million in 2028-29. Proceeds from the sale will be used to “fund shareholder distributions,” with a “portion” earmarked for capital repurposing…
The Chinese manufacturer said its new Nex E6000 and Nex E6000H storage systems combine a 6 kWh battery, an inverter and an integrated energy management system, with a scalable design that allows multiple units to be linked for higher capacity and coordinated energy sharing. March 18, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Chinese energy storage supplier Samduo, part of Shenzhen-based manufacturer Hubei Yixing Intelligent Equipment, has launched two new battery lines for residential applications at the Solar Solutions International fair in the Netherlands. The company said the Nex E6000 and Nex E6000H series will go on sale in Europe from May. “The Netherlands…
The Korean manufacturer has expanded its Therma V R290 heat pump line with three indoor unit options to improve installation flexibility. The new products are designed to deliver heating performance at ambient temperatures down to -28 C and hot water production up to 75 C. March 17, 2026 Emiliano Bellini LG Electronics, a part of South Korea’s LG Corporation, has introduced new indoor unit configurations for its Therma V R290 Monobloc air-to-water heat pump system, expanding installation flexibility for residential and light commercial heating applications. “The new series features a unified design recognized with a 2026 iF Design Award, along…
Swiss analytics firm Pexapark notes that February saw the highest monthly volume of new European power purchase agreements (PPAs) since February 2024, including the longest PPA observed in the European market to date. March 17, 2026 Patrick Jowett European developers signed 30 power purchase agreements (PPAs) in February with a contracted volume totaling 2.2 GW, according to the latest analysis from the Swiss renewable energy research agency Pexapark. The result is a strong improvement last month and is the highest monthly volume since February 2024. Pexpark says companies were responsible for 21 of last month’s deals, for a total of…
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has blocked the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese active anode material (AAM), bringing a huge sigh of relief to the domestic battery storage sector. March 17, 2026 Tristan Rayner Image: RoadTripGuys, Pixabay By ESS news During a vote on March 12, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted against the introduction of tariffs on imports of graphite anodes from China. The decision effectively ends anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) that would have increased combined duties for most Chinese exporters by up to 169.5%. The vote was 2-1, with the official press…
The Chinese manufacturer said its new rooftop solar panel offers 455–475 W power, 22.8–23.8% efficiency, 96-cell double-glazed design and IP68 protection. March 17, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Chinese solar energy manufacturer DMEGC has introduced a new addition to its roof portfolio with the G12RT-G48HBB, an all-black n-type monofacial module designed for residential and small commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. The Infinity RT double glass module is available in five versions, with output power ranging from 455 W to 475 W and a conversion efficiency of 22.8% to 23.8%. The no-load voltage ranges from 36.18 V to 36.74 V, while the short-circuit…
Australia has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for hyperscale data centers, ranking among the top five to ten markets globally in terms of capacity. Drivers include high availability of land in renewable energy zones, renewable energy penetration of more than 40% in the National Electricity Market (NEM), geopolitical stability, membership of Five Eyes and proximity to demand centers in Asia and the Pacific. March 17, 2026 Carlos Carrillo By pv magazine Australia The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) 2025 Integrated System Plan (ISP) inputs predict a notable increase in data center electricity consumption – from 4 TWh…
The new series includes single and three phase systems with scalable LFP battery integration. The new product is designed for high-speed backup and whole-home VPP applications and delivers round-trip efficiency of up to 89.6%, according to the manufacturer. March 17, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The Power Q battery series Image: Fox ESS By ESS news Chinese storage system provider Fox ESS has launched a new series of residential storage systems at the Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2026 trade fair. “The innovative cable-free system further revolutionizes installation with unparalleled simplicity and convenience,” the manufacturer said in a statement. “Although it is not yet…