
AlphaESS Targets Europe With Unified Commercial and Utility Storage Platform
AlphaESS is pitching a single open platform covering commercial rooftop to utility-scale storage, aiming to reshape how European markets deploy battery energy systems.

Axian Energy and Africa GreenCo Sign 240MW Solar PPA in Zambia
The power purchase agreement marks a major cross-border renewable energy trade deal as Zambia's solar sector accelerates rapidly.

Brazil's October Electricity Flag Turns Green After Two Red Years
ANEEL announced a green tariff flag for October 2026 on September 25, ending five yellow-flag months and a two-year streak of costly October surcharges.

Andhra Pradesh's Orvakal Hub Targets ₹50,000 Crore Solar Investment
Kurnool district's Orvakal Industrial Hub is drawing major solar manufacturing commitments, anchored by two multi-gigawatt photovoltaic projects worth over ₹10,000 crore.

Smart charging, hybrid inverters and PV-rainwater roofs lead solar innovation
New products from Mercedes-Benz, Kostal, Fraunhofer ISE and Soprema target integration and efficiency.

Northampton Theatre Seeks Planning Approval for 232 Rooftop Solar Panels
West Northamptonshire Council has applied to install 232 photovoltaic panels on the Royal & Derngate Theatre, targeting full on-site energy coverage.

Central America Needs 22 GW Renewables and USD 3.5bn Annually by 2030
IRENA warns the region must add nearly 1 GW of renewable capacity every year, almost ten times its 2024 pace.
China Wafer Prices Hold Steady as Polysilicon Output Set to Fall
Chinese solar wafer prices remained flat in early October while polysilicon production is forecast to drop sharply and U.S. trade policy reshapes overseas demand.

Brazil's PDE 2036 Energy Plan Opens Public Consultation
Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy invites public input on a R$ 3.3 trillion ten-year energy expansion plan through November 6th.

EU solar workforce to fall 12% by 2030, study finds
EU solar employment is projected to decline from 874,000 to 766,000 full-time equivalents by 2030, with deployment jobs falling while O&M and recycling grow.