BayWa r.e. commissions 54MW Spanish agriPV plant, signs PPA with Velux Group

BayWa r.e. has commissioned its first agriPV project in Spain, and has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Velux Group.
Outside the boxplot: Exploring Kiwa PVEL’s PQP outliers

Authors from Kiwa PVEL explore how and why they have seen that the test results on individual bill of materials combinations vary.
National Battery Strategy: Australia targets ‘globally competitive producer’ status by 2035

National Battery Strategy aims to make Australia a “globally competitive producer” of batteries and battery materials by 2035.
Recurrent Energy secures €674 million financing for solar and storage projects

Solar project developer Recurrent Energy has secured a €674 million (US$730 million) revolving credit facility to expand its European solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio.
New US-China tariffs to increase BESS costs by 11-16% but impact on demand ‘limited’, says CEA

The new tariffs on batteries from China will increase costs for US BESS integrators by 11-16%, consultancy Clean Energy Associates said, adding that new guidance around the domestic content ITC adder will make it easier to access.
Acciona Energía commissions 458MW Red-Tailed Hawk solar project in Texas

Spanish firm Acciona Energía has commissioned its 458WM Red-Tailed Hawk PV project in the US state of Texas.
‘Bad for energy transition’: Industry reacts to US’ new tariffs on China’s batteries

We hear from developers, IPPs and upstream battery sources about the US’ decision to massively hike tariffs on batteries and battery components from China.
Maxeon notified of Nasdaq non-compliance over financial reporting

Singapore-headquartered solar manufacturer Maxeon has received a notice of non-compliance from the Nasdaq stock exchange for failing to file its financial statements on time.
Soaring silver prices: how PV developers can tackle a new cost challenge

The global price of silver has continued to rise, with the average price increasing to RMB8,211/kilogram (US$32.03/ounce), a historical high.
Huasun secures 1GW heterojunction module procurement

Chinese solar manufacturer Huasun Energy has secured a 1GW heterojunction (HJT) module procurement for state-owned utility China Datang Corporation.