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New South Wales has been warned that it must accelerate the development of battery energy storage systems to meet its 2030 targets.

Energy Vault has entered what it has described as “one of the world’s fastest-growing energy storage markets,” acquiring a portfolio of development projects in Japan.

<p>Nicole Thompson, senior data science manage for property insurance at&#160;kWh Analytics, says that hail accounts for just 6% of loss events among solar modules. It also manages to account for... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/operations-maintenance/vde-americas-touts-hail-risk-model-improvements/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>A new study analyzing hundreds of renewable energy projects across the United States finds that most wind and solar facilities under state jurisdiction receive permits within roughly a year and that nine in 10 are ultimately approved. The study, co-led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, examines permitting data for 460 projects across&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/umass-study-finds-states-approve-most-solar-projects-in-under-1-year/">UMass study finds states approve most solar projects in under 1 year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Homeowners in northern California are gaining access to new residential community battery VPP incentives through Ava Community Energy&#8217;s SmartHome Battery program. Based in Oakland, California, the program combines residential solar... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/ava-community-energy-debuts-smarthome-battery-community-program/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision in the Community Solar Proceeding (A.22-05-022) that virtually ensures that no community solar projects will be developed at a time when the state is facing surging energy prices, states the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). “With this proposed decision that crushes any chance of a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/advocacy-groups-say-cpuc-decision-virtually-ensures-no-community-solar-will-get-built-in-california/">Advocacy groups say CPUC decision &#8216;virtually ensures&#8217; no community solar will get built in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Un equipo internacional de investigadores ha constatado que la potencia específica de los módulos comerciales ha pasado de aproximadamente 8,5 W/kg a comienzos de la década de 2000 a 23,6 W/kg en la actualidad, lo que refleja una mejora sustancial en el rendimiento estructural de esta tecnología.

What does the combination of regulatory, supply chain and market pressures mean for the cost of building large-scale BESS this year?

<p>Independent power producer REC Solar and commercial solar developer and EPC Dynamic Energy completed an 881-kW rooftop array at Kingspan Insulation North America&#8217;s factory in Mendota, Illinois. This is Kingspan&#8217;s third solar project in North America, contributing to the company&#8217;s goal to achieve 60% direct renewable use by 2030. The project uses 50,000 sq ft&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/insulation-manufacturer-commissions-3rd-rooftop-solar-project/">Insulation manufacturer commissions 3rd rooftop solar project</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Greensol, the U.S. subsidiary of Greening, has started construction on the 102-MW Murch Solar project in Van Buren County, Michigan. Heelstone Renewable Energy, a Qualitas Energy company, is the project developer. Greensol is Greening’s execution arm in the United States for the construction of renewable energy projects, integrating the group’s global experience with technical capabilities&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/construction-begins-on-102-mw-murch-solar-project-in-michigan/">Construction begins on 102-MW Murch Solar project in Michigan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Mortenson has acquired Nor-Cal Controls, a controls systems provider specializing in energy management for solar, battery energy storage and microgrid applications. The acquisition will support Mortenson’s ability to work with increasingly complex energy and infrastructure projects by integrating these control systems. Nor-Cal Controls uses an open-architecture control system that work directly with the electrical grid&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/solar-epc-mortenson-acquires-nor-cal-controls/">Solar EPC Mortenson acquires Nor-Cal Controls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Tango Holdings — a joint venture between Savion Equity (a subsidiary of Shell plc) and a fund managed by the Ares Infrastructure Opportunities strategy — has commenced commercial operations at two new solar projects in Indiana and Ohio, delivering a combined 200 MW of capacity to the U.S. grid. Elkhart County Solar Project (Indiana): Construction&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/two-savion-solar-projects-completed-in-the-midwest/">Two Savion solar projects completed in the Midwest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Gridstor and Axpo have executed an energy storage revenue swap agreement for a 220MW/440MWh BESS in Galveston County, Texas.

Según Rystad Energy, el gasto de capital en centros de datos alcanzó los 770.000 millones de dólares en 2025, y superó así por primera vez la inversión destinada al upstream de petróleo y gas y a la fotovoltaica.

Un equipo de investigadores del Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE ha logrado reducir el consumo de plata hasta 1,1 mg/Wp, frente a los valores actuales de entre 10 y 12 mg/Wp mediante un proceso de metalización basado en electrodeposición.

Según Carmen Izquierdo, CEO de nTeaser, la dinámica de precios de transacciones de proyectos fotovoltaicos en España muestra señales claras de estabilización a partir del primer trimestre de 2026.

Figures from Singapore's Energy Market Authority indicate that the country had a record year for solar deployment in 2025. Cumulative capacity surpassed 2 GW, leading to Singapore's 2030 solar target being increased to 3 GW.

Maxxen managing director Ruben Valiente speaks with Energy-Storage.news editor Andy Colthorpe at Energy Storage Summit 2026 in London.

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The 800 MW PV project with battery storage has been granted planning approval by the Energy Secretary, despite local councils and campaigners raising objections. Springwell Solar Farm expected to connect to new National Grid substation being built to accommodate flurry of local grid-scale solar projects.

Camiones, autobuses y tractores bloquean desde el martes algunas calles de las principales ciudades del país, así como carreteras y autopistas de acceso.

Los acreedores insisten en que la situación es "insostenible y piden una solución negociada que evite un deterioro mayor de la imagen internacional de España".

Con esta operación, la capacidad renovable instalada de Galp alcanza los 2 GW, pasando la energía eólica a representar cerca de una cuarta parte de su producción renovable total.

We analyse and compare the metrics of the various LFP battery cells of 587Ah and above, from leading providers CATL, Eve Energy, Hithium, Rept Battero, CALB and BYD.

También se someterá a votación el nombramiento de la SEPI y de José Luis Navarro Ribera como consejeros dominicales.