Raw Market Intelligence

<p>Abstract: Concentrating solar power plants, specifically central receiver type systems and their heliostat field, are struggling with negative reputation in the USA, due to perceived underperformance and reliability issues. This is in part due to a lack of standards for performance assessment as well as overly simplified techno-economical models. A better understanding of influences and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-solar-energy-comprehensive-assessment-of-metrology-techniques-for-heliostat-efficiency-and-performance-evaluation/">Published at Solar Energy &#8211; Comprehensive assessment of metrology techniques for heliostat efficiency and performance evaluation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>Private equity firm FH Capital has acquired a 75.1% stake in JinkoSolar&#8217;s U.S. manufacturing business, with the aim of building a premier domestic solar and battery storage platform across the... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/fh-capital-acquires-majority-stake-in-jinkosolars-u-s-business/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Aventon-Anker-SOLIX-EcoFlow-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We’re ending this week’s Green Deals with a bang, starting with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/07/aventon-memorial-day-sale-aventure-m-mid-drive-all-terrain-smart-e-bike-2699-low-more/">Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale</a> that is dropping most of the new smart e-bikes to their best prices and giving up to $206 FREE bundled gear packages, like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/07/aventon-memorial-day-sale-aventure-m-mid-drive-all-terrain-smart-e-bike-2699-low-more/">Aventure M Mid-Drive All-Terrain Smart e-bike with a $128 bundle to $2,699</a>. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/08/anker-solix-storm-prep-sale-exclusive-lows-e10-hybrid-whole-home-backup-system-from-3799-more/">Anker’s SOLIX Storm Prep Sale</a> that is dropping the newest <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/08/anker-solix-storm-prep-sale-exclusive-lows-e10-hybrid-whole-home-backup-system-from-3799-more/">E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System and bundles to new lows starting from $3,999</a>. From there, we have two different EcoFlow savings – the first being an exclusive bundle of the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/07/ecoflow-12288wh-delta-pro-ultra-x-power-station-powerinsight-2-monitor-exclusive-7199/">12,288Wh DELTA Pro Ultra X Power Station with a Powerinsight 2 Monitor at $7,199</a>, as well as a 48-hour flash sale with up to 59% savings on three units, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s many <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/06/bluetti-hurricane-prep-sale-exclusive-power-station-lows-2764wh-apex-300-1425-more/">exclusive low prices on Bluetti power stations in the Hurricane Prep Sale</a>, and more.</p> <p>Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-prices/"><em>Electrek</em>’s best EV buying </a>and <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-leases/">leasing deals</a>. Also, check out the new <a href="https://electrek.co/shop/"><em>Electrek</em> Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories</a>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/aventon-memorial-day-e-bike-sale-anker-solix-e10-system-exclusive-ecoflow-power-stations-more/#more-466544">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Volkswagen-electric-hot-hatch-Hyundai.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After five decades, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volkswagen/">Volkswagen</a> is preparing to introduce its first electric GTI this year. Volkswagen is already preparing a Clubsport version of the electric hot hatch that will borrow a feature from Hyundai.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/volkswagens-electric-hot-hatch-borrow-from-hyundai/#more-466540">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/2026-graphic-base-calstart.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p><a href="https://calstart.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CALSTART</a> has expanded its US map of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck infrastructure, providing fleets with a clearer picture of where they can charge or refuel.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/new-map-electric-truck-charging-is-scaling/#more-466531">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Windshield-Projection.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla owners have been debating the missing instrument cluster for years. Some drivers love the minimalist center screen setup, while others still want critical driving information directly in their line of sight.</p> <p>Now, a startup called NeuroHUD says it has the answer. Its slogan? “The heads-up display Tesla forgot.” NeuroHUD says it’s the world’s first true heads-up display (HUD) built specifically for Tesla vehicles. Instead of glancing at the center screen, drivers can see important information projected directly ahead, keeping their eyes on the road.</p> <p>And they’ve clearly got Tesla owners’ attention: <a href="https://bit.ly/4deWUD0" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow" target="_blank">NeuroHUD’s Kickstarter campaign</a> has launched, and it has already raised more than $400,000 in its first 72 hours.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/neurohud-tesla-navigation-alerts-where-drivers-can-see-them/#more-466244">more…</a>

<p>Energy development firm Avangrid has welcomed thousands of sheep back to graze the fields at four solar projects across Washington and Oregon. The company has released about 5,000 sheep into... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/operations-maintenance/avangrid-welcomes-sheep-back-for-solar-grazing-in-pacific-northwest/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

For the past 15 years, onshore wind projects have followed the same process to get the Department of Defense’s permission to build. Now, that familiar route has been closed off, effectively jeopardizing all new wind projects on private land — more than 250 nationwide — and threatening to sideline 30 GW of potential…

After reporting a record 112GW of global non-pumped hydro energy storage installations in 2025, BloombergNEF (BNEF) expects to see a 41% increase this year.

<p>Colorado is the latest state to approve plug-in solar (also known as balcony solar) after Gov. Jared Polis signed HB26-1007 into law. The legislation led by Reps. Lesley Smith and Rebekah Stewart and Sens. Cathy Kipp and Matt Ball that will make it cheaper and easier for Colorado families, including renters and apartment dwellers, to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/colorado-approves-balcony-solar-requires-utilities-to-accept-meter-collars/">Colorado approves balcony solar, requires utilities to accept meter collars</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>ReVision Energy is developing a community solar array atop the former municipal landfill of Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The project is expected to come online in early 2027. Under the agreement, the Town of Jaffrey will lease the capped landfill site to ReVision Energy for the solar installation and receive annual lease payments of $10,000, with&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/revision-to-build-1-34-mw-community-solar-array-atop-former-landfill/">ReVision to build 1.34-MW community solar array atop former landfill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

China strongly criticized the EU’s ban on Chinese inverters in EU-funded solar projects, warning it could damage trade relations, supply chains, and Europe’s energy transition.

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed.&#160;An essential guide to the week&#8217;s key developments relating to climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/debriefed-8-may-2026-eu-eyes-fossil-fuel-exemptions-wind-and-solar-save-uk-1-7bn-amazon-tipping-point/">DeBriefed 8 May 2026: EU eyes fossil-fuel exemptions | Wind and solar save UK ‘£1.7bn’ | Amazon ‘tipping point’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Kalyon PV has launched a new 1 GW solar cell factory in Ankara, raising its total cell production capacity to 2.1 GW

<p>For several years, the UK car industry has been claiming that demand is not high...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-what-the-uk-car-industry-is-not-saying-about-ev-targets/">Factcheck: What the UK car industry is not saying about EV targets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Independent power producer (IPP) Innergex and system integrator Prevalon Energy have energised the San Andrés II battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile.

Denmark-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) Ørsted has purchased a 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Michigan, US, from developer ESA Solar Energy.

In a new weekly update for <b>pv magazine</b>, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that April 2026 marked a reversal from March’s widespread high irradiance across North America, as weakening Atlantic and Pacific high-pressure systems brought more cloud cover to the western U.S. and neutralized Mexico’s earlier sunshine gains, while the eastern U.S. remained sunnier and warmer than average. Meanwhile, Canada stayed under persistent cold, cloudy conditions linked to polar vortex disruptions, and coastal Texas saw significantly reduced irradiance due to tropical moisture and heavy rainfall.

<p>Private equity firm FH Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75.1% stake in JinkoSolar’s U.S. subsidiary. Jinko will retain a 24.9% minority interest. This means there is a new controlling ownership of Jinko&#8217;s 2-GW solar panel assembly facility in Florida. FH Capital says it will provide additional capital to double the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/us-private-equity-firm-acquires-controlling-stake-in-jinkosolars-american-operations/">US private equity firm acquires controlling stake in JinkoSolar&#8217;s American operations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

La nueva batería de Ampere Energy, SEMS Buffer Outdoor de 100 kW, se integra con las instalaciones solares previas, que aportan 118 kWp y una segunda planta de 72 kW con un total de 265.351 kWh anuales de generación. El puerto dispone también de 265 kW de puntos de recarga.

Coventina, Villar Mir, Iberdrola, Naturgy, Verbund, Capital Energy y Magtel recibirán 165 millones de euros en 7 proyectos de bombeo que superan los 8.000 MWh y más de 4.200 MW.

La Diputación de Jaén adjudica por 1,65 millones a González Garrido Moimbra la ampliación fotovoltaica de Las Copas, Hillillos y Batanejo, que permitirá cubrir parte de los consumos diarios de 2, 18 y 24 MWh, respectivamente, en las tres instalaciones hidráulicas.

Axpo inaugura 200 MWp en España y firma un contrato de optimización de 300 MW / 1 200 MWh BESS en Polonia, Verdian compra a Genertec 117 MWp de proyectos agrovoltaicos en Sicilia y Galp pone un marcha autoconsumo off-grid de 363 kWp en Guadalajara.

Norway-headquartered ESS-focused battery startup Morrow has filed for bankruptcy, in another blow to Europe's domestic battery industry.

Leading European BESS owner-operators discuss the roles of subsidy schemes, contract revenues and merchant approaches in helping the continent build out its BESS pipeline.