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Consumers have the opportunity to invest in Britain’s ‘first’ community-owned battery energy storage system (BESS).Low Carbon Hub, an Oxfordshire-based developer of community-owned renewable energy projects, is inviting investment in the 3MW/12MWh BESS, located next to the Ray Valley solar power station.In one go the largest community solar project in Britainthe 19MW Ray Valley solar project came online in 2022. Low Carbon Hub now plans to install battery energy storage at the site to “ensure more clean energy is used and more money is generated for communities,” the report said. As such, members of the public and organizations can purchase shares…

Researchers in Canada found that semi-transparent solar panels with cadmium telluride and crystalline silicon with low transparency can increase turnip root and leaf yields in agrivoltaic systems by optimizing light quality, distribution and heat stress. Their research highlights that PV module type, transparency and spectral transmission must be carefully matched to plant physiology to maximize both crop productivity and renewable energy generation. March 26, 2026 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the University of Western Ontario in Canada have investigated the effects of thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) and crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar panels on agricultural yields in agrivoltaic environments and found that…

Hongyuan Green Energy (Hysolar) says it plans to take control of Wuxi Suntech Solar Power through a court-led restructuring, transferring core assets to a new entity while isolating old debts. March 26, 2026 Vincent Shaw Hongyuan Green Energy has signed a restructuring investment agreement to acquire control of Wuxi Suntech Solar Power, according to a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The plan, which was approved by creditors on March 24, still requires formal court approval before it can take effect. The transaction uses a ‘new entity plus asset transfer’ structure. A new company will be established, called New Suntech,…

In this blog, Jon Baker, construction and engineering director at law firm Freeths, discusses the impact of pushed back Gate 2 bids on project delivery and how developers can maintain project momentum despite delays.Recent delays in bidding for Gate 2 network connections have put renewed pressure on project timelines. The first tranche offers, namely 26/27 protected transmission and large embedded projects, are now expected by mid-April 2026 and protected 26/27 distribution projects by the end of May 2026. But even these projects may eventually have their protected connection dates. delayed. In the meantime, what can developers do to ensure a…

Accelerating energy transitions in major economies can create positive spillovers globally, even amid geopolitical tensions, with North America and the Eurozone driving progress in other regions. March 26, 2026 Patrick Jowett Accelerating the energy transition in major economies could generate positive spillovers in other parts of the world, according to new research. The research paper “The consequences of the energy transition: evidence from North America, Europe and China”, available in the magazine Science of the total environmentexamines the impact of the energy transition based on the assumption that policy changes in one part of the world can have consequences in…

The United States added 18.9 GW of energy storage capacity in 2025, a 52% increase year-over-year, according to Wood Mackenzie. March 25, 2026 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA According to the quarterly report, the United States energy storage market installed 18.9 GW and 51 GWh of capacity in 2025.Energy storage monitor” report from Wood Mackenzie. This volume represents a 52% increase in installations compared to 2024 levels. The last quarter of the year set a record for quarterly activity with 5.8 GW and 14.8 GWh deployed across all segments. Since 2019, the country has installed more than 50 GW…

Waaree Energies has approved a capital investment of INR 39 billion ($415 million) to build a solar glass manufacturing facility with a capacity of 2,500 tonnes (MT) per day through its subsidiary Waaree Green Glass. March 25, 2026 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Waaree Energies has approved a capital investment of INR 39 billion to set up a solar glass factory with a capacity of 2,500 tonnes per day. The facility will be developed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Waaree Green Glass, and financed through a mix of debt and internal accruals. The company’s board of directors also approved…

The French energy regulator has reduced feed-in tariffs (FITs) for PV systems up to 100 kW for the period April to July 2026, with lower tariffs for all segments and lower compensation for excess electricity. March 25, 2026 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine France The French Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE) has published new FIT tariffs and surplus compensation tariffs for PV systems up to 100 kW, effective from April 1 to July 1, 2026, confirming a continued decline in tariff levels. The rate for systems between 9 kW and 36 kW has dropped to €0.805 ($0.93)/kWh, while installations…

Crusoe and Redwood Energy are scaling a microgrid in Sparks, Nevada, using recycled electric vehicle batteries and solar power to provide additional modular data centers. March 25, 2026 Tristan Rayner By ESS news Crusoe and Redwood Energy announced this week that the pair is expanding their specialized data center project at Redwood’s battery recycling campus in Sparks, Nevada. Data center developer Crusoe – which also announced a major deal for 12 GWh of energy from iron-air energy storage maker Form Energy – has multiple approaches to building out computing power. The expansion with Redwood will continue the modular approach, and…

Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica and regulator CNMC have launched real-time voltage regulation services, allowing renewable energy installations to provide dynamic grid support under a new regulatory framework. March 25, 2026 Pilar Sanchez Molina By pv magazine España Red Eléctrica has launched real-time, setpoint-based voltage regulation services, allowing renewable energy installations to provide dynamic grid support, according to data published on the Esios platform. The rollout follows the approval of Operational Plan 7.4 by the National Commission for Markets and Competition, which opened the door for renewable producers to participate in voltage regulation services in October. The system went live…