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The UK energy price ceiling fell 7% to £1,641 today, although analysts predict a significant rise is “inevitable” when the new level is set in July. Ofgem lowered its energy price cap from today until June 30 as a result of government measures Fall budget. In November, before the war in Iran caused a global energy shock, Rachel Reeves unveiled plans to remove most of the Renewables Obligation (RO) levy from consumers’ energy bills. Ahead of the reduced price cap, Energy Consumers Minister Martin McCluskey said: “The action this Government has taken on the bills will ensure that the energy…

This article has been updated since publication after we were told that Octopus Energy Generation will be taking on the day-to-day management of RPC’s portfolio. A deal appears to have been struck between energy company Octopus Energy Generation and developer Renewable Power Capital (RPC), after the latter’s directors and headquarters officially changed to those of Octopus Energy Generation. On March 31, a raft of executives at both Renewable Power Capital Limited and Renewable Power Capital Spain Holdings Limited ceased to be company directors and were replaced by executives from Octopus Energy Generation, documents at Companies House show. (RPC has registered…

An ongoing collaboration between Australia’s Halocell Energy and US-based Sofab Inks shows that perovskite modules incorporating Sofab’s Tinfab electron transport layer retain approximately 100% of their normalized efficiency after 1,300 hours under accelerated combined light and moisture-heat tests. April 13, 2026 Patrick Jowett Australian solar cell developer Halocell Energy and US startup Sofab Inks have found that perovskite devices incorporating Sofab’s new metal oxide nanoparticle inks exhibit high levels of durability. Halocell and Sofab Inks announced a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in perovskite PV technology in mid-2025, coinciding with the launch of Halocell’s Ambient Module series. The partnership will…

Home battery company GivEnergy has appointed administrators after falling profits amid ‘significant price cuts on products from foreign competitors’. The company last week (April 9) appointed liquidator Christopher Brooksbank of CB Business Recovery at the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts in Leeds (according to a government announcement). Trade organization Energy Storage Association (ESA) has drawn up useful advice list of frequently asked questions (FAQs)clarifying that the GivEnergy entity responsible for managing operational systems is separate and not under management. So there is no change in the operation of installed GivEnergy batteries. The ESA added that it “…does…

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released details on how it will process refunds from President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, which the US Supreme Court ruled unlawful earlier this year. Trump placed reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners on April 2, 2025 – considered “Liberation Day.” The administration justified the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 national security law that allows the president to “regulate” imports in an emergency. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. CBP will launch the first phase of the…

By pv magazine USA Most people don’t think about how electricity reaches their home; they flip a switch and a light comes on. But behind that simple action lies a vast network of power plants, conductors, sensors and control rooms stretching across the United States. This is the electrical grid and is responsible for supplying electricity to almost every home and business in the country. For much of its history, the electrical grid functioned in a simple manner. Large power plants generated electricity, which then moved from the power plant in one direction, through transmission lines to neighborhoods and cities.…

San Francisco-based Merino Energy has launched the Merino Mono, a plug-and-play indoor heat pump that can be installed in less than an hour and costs a fixed price of $3,800 including installation. April 13, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The San Francisco-based climate hardware company has launched a plug-and-play indoor heat pump system for residential applications. “When looking at the ease of device delivery and installation, the company’s flagship system, the Merino Mono is the first room heat pump that can be installed in less than an hour, requires no outdoor unit and comes at one transparent flat rate – $3,800, including…

The Canadian province of Ontario has shared the results of what it has called the largest public energy tender in its history, offering contracts for twelve solar energy projects and two wind energy projects with a cumulative capacity of more than 1.3 GW. April 10, 2026 Patrick Jowett Toronto, Ont Image: Mwangi Gatheca/Unsplash Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has approved 12 solar projects with a combined capacity of 915.1 MW through the province’s Long-Term 2 (LT2) Energy Window 1 procurement round. It has also agreed on two new wind energy projects totaling 400 MW, marking the first major competitive…

Data from the Swedish Energy Agency shows that there are now approximately 314,600 grid-connected solar power plants in Sweden, the majority of which are systems smaller than 20 kW. The agency’s latest analysis also shows that the number of installations is decreasing. April 10, 2026 Patrick Jowett Sweden installed 21,600 grid-connected solar power plants last year, according to figures published by the Swedish Energy Agency, bringing the total number of installations to around 314,600. The total number equates to about 5.5 GW of installed capacity, which the agency says corresponds to approximately the amount of electricity that Halland County, located…

The 18th edition of SolarEx Istanbul brought together the full spectrum of Türkiye’s solar ecosystem and highlighted the sector’s growing depth and international reach. From established domestic solar cell and module manufacturers to EPC contractors and advanced technology suppliers, the show floor reflected a dynamic mix of both Turkish and global players, underscoring the country’s growing role in the renewable energy value chain. “We hosted more than 400 exhibitors presenting more than 1,000 global brands,” said Cüneyt Er, director of foreign relations at SolarEX Istanbul, in a statement to pv magazine. “While the final visitor figures are still being drawn…