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China’s Sigenergy has announced an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, with its shares open to retail investors until April 13 and backed by major international asset managers. April 8, 2026 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine Deutschland Sigenergy has announced plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and offer more than 13.5 million shares to investors. The Chinese PV company said it will price the shares at HKD324.20 ($41.40) each, with the private subscription period open until April 13 at noon. Investors must subscribe to at least 100 shares. Trading is expected to begin on April 16.…
The latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie examines how 13 of the world’s major energy markets are being affected by the current fuel crisis, with the markets most dependent on fuel imports most at risk. The consultancy says average generation costs in these 13 markets will increase by $2.30/MWh if a de-escalation of the conflict allows a moderation in fuel prices in the second half of 2026, and rise to an average of around $8.30/MWh if current high price levels persist throughout the year. April 8, 2026 Patrick Jowett The Middle East crisis has divided global energy markets into winners and…
The UK government has approved plans to build an 800 MW solar power plant in Lincolnshire.The Springwell solar power station is being developed in collaboration with EDF subsidiary EDF Power Solutions UK and Luminous Energy, a UK-based developer.The 800MW solar PV plant will be built on land in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and will be co-located with a battery energy storage system of an undisclosed size.The British government said the approval of the power plant marks its commitment to “learn lessons from the conflict in the Middle East,” which has seen global oil and gas prices rise.Energy Minister Michael Shanks said:…
CEOs of Britain’s biggest energy companies have made ‘millions’ in personal share wealth since the outbreak of the war in Iran. Analysis of public holdings and reports published by non-profits Campaign Collective and the End Fuel Poverty Coalition show that bosses at British and international energy companies have made millions in personal stock value since the start of the Middle East crisis. The groups looked at reports from February 26 to March 27; the full-scale conflict in Iran began on February 28. The documents show that Linda Z Cook, head of Harbor Energy, saw her shares in the company rise…
Investment firm Blackstone has announced plans to partner with solar and storage project developer Sunotec, via a €250 million ($292.4 million) structured equity investment. The investment will support Sunotec’s project plans in Europe, as well as the company’s expansion into new areas, including the construction of network infrastructure. April 8, 2026 Mark Hutchins Solar energy and storage project developer Sunotec has announced a partnership with American investment company Blackstone. The latter will invest approximately €250 million in Sunotec, as a structured equity investment financed through its Blackstone Tactical Opportunities activities. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected…
Norwegian vertical solar energy specialist Over Easy Solar has installed its first vertical rooftop solar installation in the US market. The 100 kW system, combined with a green roof in New York, is expected to produce approximately 120,000 kWh annually, depending on factors such as albedo, azimuth and local shading. April 8, 2026 Patrick Jowett Vertical solar specialist Via Easy Solar has deployed its first vertical rooftop solar installation in the US. The installation is combined with a green roof in the Willets Point industrial district Queens, New York, on top of one building of an unknown owner. It was…
An international study found that the specific power of commercial silicon solar panels has increased from 8.5 W/kg in the early 2000s to 23.6 W/kg today, thanks to advances in module design, bifaciality and temperature management. The researchers emphasized that glass and frame dominate the module weight, and that consideration of operating conditions such as nominal cell temperature and back lighting is essential for accurate PV system design. April 8, 2026 Emiliano Bellini An international research team discovered this the specific power of commercial silicon solar panels increased from about 8.5 W/kg in the early 2000s to 23.6 W/kg today.…
Inpow Battery has launched a 587 Ah semi-solid state storage cell with safety-focused design features, while plans are outlined for a 6.5 GWh production line. April 8, 2026 Vincent Shaw By ESS news Inpow Battery and the National Advanced Energy Storage Innovation Center (NAESIC) unveiled a 587 Ah semi-solid-state battery cell for energy storage at an event in Beijing on March 31. The partners described it as a large-format semi-solid state storage cell with this level of capacity. The product is part of Inpow Battery’s 587 Ah Boundless Series, which includes both liquid-electrolyte and solid-liquid hybrid variants. The company said…
An international study has shown that utility-scale solar combined with hydraulic hydroelectric storage (HHS) could achieve an LCOE as low as $0.022/kWh in certain US regions. The system could provide GWh-scale, cost-competitive and highly reliable long-duration storage that could power large commercial districts with minimal environmental impact. April 7, 2026 Lior Kahana An international research team has found that combining utility-scale solar with gravity-based hydraulic hydroelectric storage (HHS) could deliver a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) as low as $0.022/kWh in certain locations in the US. The study analyzed 936 sites across the country using multi-objective capacity optimization to assess…
The American manufacturer has launched a modular residential battery for Europe, scalable from 7.3 kWh to 47.9 kWh with LFP chemistry and IP65 protection. The system offers a rated power of up to 23.3 kW, more than 6,000 cycles and a depth of discharge of 90%. April 7, 2026 Emiliano Bellini The Go battery Image: Tigo Energie By ESS news US-based DC power optimizer technology provider Tigo Energy has unveiled a new energy storage system for residential use. “The Tigo GO Battery meets the demands of the European market with an optimized modular architecture built on 3.68 kWh battery units…