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Solplanet Showcased High-Performance Solar Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Expo in Johannesburg Solplanet, a global leader in smart solar energy solutions, successfully participated in the Solar & Storage Live Expo, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from April 7 to 9, 2025. During the event, Solplanet presented its latest innovation — the Neostar 2S60 solar module. Designed for high efficiency and long-term reliability, the Neostar 2S60 drew significant interest from industry professionals, clean energy enthusiasts, and potential partners from across the region. As one of Africa’s most prominent renewable energy events, the Solar & Storage Live Expo brought together key stakeholders focused on advancing solar, storage, and sustainable energy solutions. Solplanet’s participation highlighted its ongoing commitment to supporting Africa’s transition to clean and reliable energy. For more information on Solplanet’s products and innovations, visit www.solplanet.net. #SolarExpo2025 #Solplanet #Neostar2S60 #SolarEnergy #AfricaEnergy #CleanEnergyFuture #SustainableSolutions

Leading with Purpose: NIKHIL AGRAWAL on Alishan’s Rise in the Solar Sector • ALISHAN GREEN ENERGY PVT. LTD. is recognized as the first company in India to manufacture coated backsheets. Could you elaborate on the development process of this product and its impact on the solar module encapsulation market? Absolutely. We began our journey in the solar component space with encapsulants, starting with an 800 MW capacity. As we deepened our understanding of the market, we noticed a significant scarcity of high-quality coated backsheets in India, despite their widespread acceptance and demand globally. Coated backsheets are particularly valuable because they help reduce the overall Bill of Materials (BoM) cost in solar modules while enhancing […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dcxHAe77 #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #alishangreenenergy #asia #india #renewableenergy #solarenergy

Recurrent Energy Expands Global O&M Services with Over 13 GW of Expertise As renewable energy capacity continues to grow worldwide, Recurrent Energy is reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence through its comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services. With more than 13 GW of O&M experience globally, the company plays a critical role in optimizing energy asset performance and ensuring long-term value for stakeholders. Recurrent Energy’s O&M team stands out in the industry for its: This strategic combination empowers Recurrent Energy to deliver high-performing, sustainable solutions that support the global transition to clean energy. The company’s tailored O&M approach ensures that every project operates at peak performance, delivering future-ready energy in an increasingly […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dxCvCBh2 #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #cleanenergy #globalnews #innovation #operation&maintenance #recurrentenergy #renewableenergy #solarenergy

Shanghai Electric Joins Masdar for Saudi Arabia’s Al Sadawi Solar Project Shanghai Electric, a leading multinational power generation and electrical equipment manufacturer, has announced its partnership with Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based future energy company, for the development of the Al Sadawi Solar Photovoltaic Project in Saudi Arabia. The initiative is part of Round 5 of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Programme, aimed at diversifying the Kingdom’s energy mix and boosting renewable energy capacity. Upon completion, the Al Sadawi project will become the largest photovoltaic EPC project ever undertaken by Shanghai Electric, the company confirmed in an official statement. The project stems from a successful bid in November 2024, when a Masdar-led […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dQQRtWp7 #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #cleanenergy #middleeast #renewableenergy #saudiarabia #shanghaielectric #solarenergy #solarproject

Wood Mackenzie Reports 19 GW Surge in Europe’s Renewable PPA Market in 2024 The European renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market experienced a strong rebound in 2024, securing nearly 19 gigawatts (GW) of newly contracted capacity, as reported by Wood Mackenzie in its latest Europe Renewables PPA Tracker. Spain and Germany led the market, together contributing 30% of the total contracted capacity. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy projects made up roughly 80% of this capacity, with both technologies contributing nearly equal shares. Poland, the United Kingdom, and Greece also emerged as key players, ranking in the top five across corporate, utility, and route-to-market PPAs. New Contract Trends Gaining Momentum As the […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dawWDqJy #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #cleanenergy #europe #germany #hybridenergystorage #poland #ppa #renewableenergy #renewables #solarenergy #solarpv #spain #unitedkingdom #windenergy #woodmackenzie

Sungrow Enhances iSolarCloud with Dynamic Tariff Feature to Optimize Energy Costs for European Consumers As Europe accelerates the adoption of dynamic tariff systems, Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage solutions, has enhanced its iSolarCloud platform to address the evolving needs of the European market. The newly launched Dynamic Tariff feature, now available, uses Sungrow’s proprietary AI technology to efficiently manage household energy use and electricity trading, offering the potential for significant cost savings for European consumers. AI-Driven Smart Energy Trading: Maximizing Cost Efficiency The system is integrated with Nord Pool and other major power exchanges, adjusting in real time to hourly fluctuations in pan-European tariffs to avoid unexpected price surges […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d-KWzPee #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #dynamicenergy #electricityprices #energycosts #energymanagement #energystorage #isolarcloud #photovoltaic #pv+ess #renewableenergy #solarenergy #solarpv #sungrow

LONGi Partners with OCADE for Photovoltaic Module Recycling in Colombia LONGi, a global leader in photovoltaic manufacturing, has entered into a collaboration agreement with OCADE S.A.S., a Colombian company specializing in the full management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), to facilitate knowledge transfer in the recycling of photovoltaic modules in Colombia. The agreement aims to establish a long-term partnership between LONGi and OCADE S.A.S. to enhance the management and recycling of solar modules in Colombia. As part of the collaboration, LONGi will provide OCADE with the necessary resources and training to improve the recycling of solar module components, enabling OCADE to broaden its services for the responsible disposal […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dKN_5_pK #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #america #cleanenergy #collaboration #colombia #longi #partnership #photovoltaicmodules #renewableenergy #solarenergy #solarrecycling #southamerica

SolarPower Europe and BSREA Sign MoU to Boost Renewable Energy Collaboration in Bangladesh At the renewable energy session of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, recently held in Dhaka, SolarPower Europe and the Bangladesh Solar and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance knowledge exchange and technical expertise in support of Bangladesh’s renewable energy growth. This MoU marks the beginning of a new partnership between the two organizations, focusing on initiatives such as exchanging market intelligence, promoting industry best practices, exploring capacity building for advocacy, and joint efforts to engage with policymakers when relevant. Máté Heisz, Chief Operating Officer of SolarPower Europe, expressed enthusiasm about formalizing the collaboration with BSREA, […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dsAcuE6B #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #asia #bangladesh #bsrea #cleanenergy #collaboration #mou #renewableenergy #solarenergy #solarpowereurope #southasia #summit

HDF Energy Partners with Indonesian Ministry of Transportation and Others to Decarbonize Maritime Sector with Green Hydrogen In a major step toward supporting Indonesia’s energy transition goals, PT HDF Energy Indonesia, a subsidiary of HDF Energy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Transportation (MoT), state-owned electric utility PT PLN (Persero), and ferry operator PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero). The agreement outlines a collaborative study aimed at decarbonizing Indonesia’s maritime sector through the use of locally produced green hydrogen. The study will be co-funded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The MoU was signed during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit on April 15, 2025, in Indonesia, with H.E. Fabien Penone, Ambassador of France […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dZadUgBK #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #cleanelectricity #energytransition #greenhydrogen #hdfenergy #indonesia #philippines #renewableenergy #southeastasia #vietnam

POWERCHINA Secures Contract for 30MW Solar EPC Project in El Salvador Chinese engineering giant POWERCHINA has officially commenced contract management for the Conchagua 30MW Solar EPC Project, following its recent contract win in El Salvador. Located in the La Unión Bay area, approximately 145 kilometers southeast of the capital San Salvador, the project includes the design, construction, equipment supply, installation, trial operation, and commercial testing of a 30-megawatt photovoltaic power plant along with a 34.5/115kV substation. According to project specifications, the solar facility is expected to generate approximately 71.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually, corresponding to 1,944 hours of use per year. Once operational, the project will offset an estimated 50,000 […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dTvZ8iVD #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #china #cleanenergy #epcproject #powerplant #renewableenergy #solarenergy #southeastasia #sustainable