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Jenya Meydbray writes a tribute to a well -known and loved member of the Zonne industry, Frédéric Dross. February 20, 2025 Jenya Medbray and Tristan Rayner The solar industry has lost one of its smartest spirits and friendliest souls. Frédéric Dross was more than a scientist, more than an innovator – he was a passionate advocate for renewable energy, a dedicated family man and a dear friend for many of us. His impact stretched far beyond his work, and touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know him. With a doctorate in device physics, Frédéric devoted his…

Israel’s storage tendel sets prices between $ 0.0056 and $ 0.0085 per kW, with kWh figures therefore for $ 49.41 to $ 74.20 per kWh. February 20, 2025 Tristan Rayner Image: Cole Keister/Unsplash By ESS News Israel has awarded contracts for 1.5 GW high -voltage battery storage capacity in three regions, which marks an important milestone in the energy transition of the country. The tender, which attracted 11 bidders that proposed 29 projects, set capacity rates ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 agorot per kW, which is around $ 0.00564 to $ 0.00847 per kW in USD. (Note that a conversion…

The new plug-and-play modules of the energy storage startup offer a kilowatt storage in a small package. February 20, 2025 Phoebe Skok By PV Magazine USA Energy Storage Company Yotta Energy unveiled the Yotta Block, the next evolution of the company Solarleaf battery. Designed to replace a standard ballast block in a solar panel, the Yotta block offers a kilowatt battery storage while the need for individual storage space is eliminated. “One of the challenges that our founders were confronted with was where to place the batteries,” said Yotta CEO Jordan Harris in an interview with PV Magazine USA. “Where…

Yotta Energy will unveil its new Yotta Block product at Intersolar North America next week. The next-generation of its SolarLEAF panel-level battery is engineered to replace a standard ballast block behind solar modules, eliminating the need for dedicated battery space. “Yotta Block is a game-changer for commercial solar storage,” said Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta Energy. “By designing a battery that replaces a standard ballast block, we’ve eliminated installation barriers and freed up valuable rooftop space — all without sacrificing power or intelligence. It’s the perfect solution for businesses looking to cut energy costs and boost sustainability.” The commercial and…

Reliance Infrastructure LTD (Rinfra) has announced plans to set up integrated solar equipment and battery production units. February 20, 2025 Uma Gupta By PV Magazine India Reliance Infrastructure LTD (Rinfra) has unveiled plans to enter the production industry of renewable energy. It will set up a state-of-the-art integrated facility for solar panels and components. At the same time, the integrated battery production -unit of advanced energy storage solutions will develop for raster applications and electric mobility. “With the entry of the Reliance Infrastructure in Solar Equipment and Battery Manufacturing Business, the Reliance Group will now cover the entire spectrum of…

Panel members on Solar Media’s Energy Storage Summit EU, organized in London, discussed the reforms of Neso’s network connection. Image: Solar Media. On a panel on the Energy Storage Summit in London, Alasdair Macmillan, said head of connection policy at OFGEM that reforms of the network connection will ultimately mean “a clearer signal for networking about what to build”. On Friday (February 14), orgem released his judgment on the proposed reforms of the National Energy System Operator (Neso) and will announce its final decision in March. Macmillan further stated that the reforms “will offer more investor confidence that your project…

Ubiqd, A player in Quantum Dot technology and production from New Mexico announced that the Perovskites will acquire Startup Bluedot Photonics. The deal enables UBIQD to guarantee exclusive rights to the intellectual property of Bluedot, which was originally developed at the University of Washington. Ubiqd will use the doped PEROVSKIET materials from Blueedot to improve the efficiency and performance of the Silicon Solar Panel. “Solar energy remains the backbone of the transition from renewable energy, but the industry is still confronted with efficiency and cost restrictions,” said Hunter McDaniel, founder and CEO of Ubiqd. “Blueedot pioneered a transforming approach with…

The RWTH Aachen University has simulated 27 scenarios of energy communities participating in the balancing market in Germany and has discovered that the business model behind an energy community is only feasible if battery storage is available. February 20, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers from German RWTH Aachen University have analyzed the economic feasibility of PV energy communities in the Energy Exchange and Balanceringsmarkt of the country. Their analysis was based on a new simulation model that was dependent on Real-World data and 27 different scenarios that take into account different regulations, prices and components. “This article introduces a market model…

The Slovenian electricity market manager has shared details of an upcoming fund of € 20 million ($ 20.9 million) that will support the installation of heat pumps and thermal collectors for solar energy, in addition to other renewable energy devices. Applications for the subsidy will be opened on March 18, 2025. February 20, 2025 Patrick Jowett SloveniaThe state-owned property market manager Borzen has announced subsidies for the installation of new electricity and heat production facilities from renewable energy sources. The direct subsidy package of € 20 million ($ 20.9 million) will cover the installation of heat pumps and thermal collectors…

Affordable Solar announced the groundbreaking and construction of the very first community project of New Mexico, which marked an important milestone in the transition from the state to clean energy and community -driven sustainability. The 5-MWAC Cuidando Los Niños Community Solar Project, located in Valencia County, is expanding access to renewable energy for new Mexicans and strengthens the dedication to environmental and social progress. The project is being built in collaboration with the GridWorks of New Mexico, a familiar leader in solar construction. It is mentioned in honor of the non-profit organization Cuidando Los Niños, which offers critical services for…