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India can leverage its growing renewable energy base to drive AI-driven data center growth, but grid readiness, transmission upgrades and coordinated policy reforms will be key, according to a Deloitte Asia Pacific report. February 23, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India India’s growing renewable energy and clean energy base can play a central role in supporting the next phase of data center growth, supported by smarter energy sources, stronger grid readiness and coordinated policy action to ensure reliable and sustainable energy at scale, says a new report from Deloitte Asia Pacific. The report titled ‘Powering Asia Pacific’s Data Center…
Calibrating energy will build, own and operate a 23 MWh battery energy storage system at Iron Mountain’s data center in New Jersey. The project integrates large-scale storage with the facility’s existing 7.2 MW rooftop solar array, creating a resilient energy ecosystem that supports Iron Mountain’s 24/7 carbon-free energy deployment. New Jersey’s data center. “This is what the future of powering large loads looks like,” said Phil Martin, CEO of Calibrant Energy. “Customers can grow and control costs while strengthening the grid, proving that major power consumers are part of the energy solution rather than a burden.” Using advanced real-time controls,…
New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has selected 32 farms for its Solar on Farms program to test solar and battery systems in key sectors. February 20, 2026 Ev Foley Image: New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority By pv magazine Australia New Zealand’s EECA has officially announced the first 32 demonstration farms to participate Solar energy on farms program; to test how solar energy and batteries perform in key sectors. Working with the farms, the EECA is working to install solar panels, smart inverters and batteries to demonstrate the viability of the technology and share insights with…
Distribution intelligence company ProEnergy Supply (PES) has officially launched its proprietary and AI-driven transactional gateway, bridging the gap between solar energy system design and distributors’ ERP systems. By partnering with OpenSolar, PES enables distributors to sell equipment directly within the new OpenSolar “Shop” platform. “Live” inventory can be viewed and purchased now by more than 28,000 active solar professionals at the exact moment they are designing solar energy systems or viewing the automatically calculated bill of materials of a system sold. “We’re not asking distributors to change the way they operate,” said Brian C. Boguess, CRO and co-founder of ProEnergy…
Estonia has completed its largest thermal storage facility, started construction of its largest solar-storage hybrid project, and is preparing to build an 800 MWh battery park in Valga province, which will be the largest in the Baltics. February 20, 2026 Marija Maisch By ESS news French investment fund Mirova and Estonian renewable energy developer Evecon have announced a series of milestones to support the acceleration of Estonia’s energy transition. Through their joint Baltic Renewable Energy Platform OÜ (BREP), the partners have delivered the country’s largest modernized battery energy storage system, executed the first Flexibility Power Purchase Agreement (FPPA) in the…
Claw PV, the solar cell manufacturer building a factory outside Houston has signed a supply agreement NexWafea German silicon wafer company. Talon PV will use NexWafe EpiNex silicon wafers in the production of TOPCon solar cells, which will come online next year. Talon PV CEO Adam Tesanovich and NexWafe VP Business Development USA Jonathan Pickering sign the wafer supply agreement at Intersolar North America. Under the agreement, NexWafe and Talon initially expect wafer delivery volumes through 2032, representing a cumulative total of approximately 7 GW of silicon wafers in support of Talon’s planned U.S. cell production. The partnership is subject…
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EETC) has launched an international tender for a 500 MW solar project in Egypt’s West Nile region. The deadline for submitting prequalification documents is May 11. February 20, 2026 Patrick Jowett Image: Jordi Orts Segales, Unsplash Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. has launched a tender for a 500 MW solar project in Egypt. EETC invites local and international developers to participate in the tender. The winning bidder will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis, with responsibility for the design, financing and construction of the site in the West Nile region. Once the plant is operational, EETC…
Origis energy has brought three Swift Air Solar facilities online in Texas. The energy infrastructure will support Occidental’s operations in West Texas, including its own STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility. Origis planned, developed and built the Swift Air Solar facilities in three phases, with the final phase completed in late 2025. Collectively, these solar projects will represent more than $650 million in infrastructure investments in Ector County and West Texas. “We are proud of our partnership with Occidental, an industry leader with unparalleled technical depth and a long track record of innovation. Oxy’s STRATOS facility is a leading example of…
From my experience, solar, energy storage, EV charging and grid infrastructure benefit greatly from gender diversity, because the industry is about much more than just technology. It sits at the intersection of technology, finance, regulation, communities and long-term systems planning. Diverse teams bring different perspectives to risk assessment, stakeholder engagement and decision-making, improving the execution of complex, capital-intensive projects. I’ve seen inclusive teams communicate better, challenge assumptions, and build more resilient solutions. In an industry that has been shaping the energy transition for decades, diversity directly supports better outcomes, not just better representation. This is also why diversity, equality and…
Intersolar and Energy Storage North America (IESNA) wraps up its 2026 show today after a week of unseasonably rainy days in San Diego and a quieter convention hall than in recent years. Credit: Billy Ludt/SPW As with any convention of this kind, the people from the exhibiting companies always speak optimistically – expressing their confidence in their products and in the way they are positioned to anticipate upcoming industry hurdles. However, this year’s obstacles are surrounded by uncertainty. In less than five months, the limit for safely housing solar projects for the remaining investment tax credits will be reached. Manufacturers…