Brazil's battery storage capacity is expected to reach only 1 GW by 2026, falling short of its potential as it trails behind other countries with higher installed capacities. The technology has been debated globally, but Brazil's grid planning approach lacks a nuanced combination of security, price, renewability, and flexibility. Experts argue that battery energy storage systems (BESS) can help address these challenges by shifting renewable generation to peak demand periods.
Fujiyama Power Systems plans to set up a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, India, as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the on-grid rooftop solar segment. The facility will complement the company's existing 1 GW Mono PERC solar cell plant in Uttar Pradesh and begin commercial production in Q1 FY2028. The INR 350 crore ($36.5 million) project aims to reduce cost volatility, secure DCR-compliant solar cell supply, and strengthen the company's position in India's rooftop solar market.
A new pan-European digital platform called Capacitypedia has been launched by ENTSO-E and the DSO Entity to enhance transparency and improve access to information on available capacity in European electricity grids. The platform aggregates publicly available data on connection capacity from transmission system operators and distribution system operators across Europe, aiming to provide a single access point for developers, utilities, investors, and industrial users. Capacitypedia originates from Action 6 of the EU Grid Action Plan to accelerate grid development and modernization.
Regulators in 27 US states are shifting from usage-based rates to higher fixed monthly charges and lower variable rates for rooftop solar and home battery systems. This redesign reduces incentives for distributed energy, compresses savings from peak-rate arbitrage, and reinforces reliance on costly centralized grid expansion. The policy shift could raise long-term electricity costs for consumers.
SANY's new SY375E electric excavator features a swappable 550 kWh battery from CATL, offering impressive heavy-duty performance and job site sustainability. The massive battery packs a significant amount of energy for heavy-duty tasks. This innovation is a notable highlight of the equipment's capabilities.
A drone strike hit a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, raising concerns about the potential for widespread damage and radioactive contamination. The incident has global implications for the energy industry, which is already reeling from disruptions caused by US and Israeli actions in the Middle East. The situation could worsen if the drones are found to be carrying nuclear payloads or if there are secondary explosions.
xAI sells approximately $18 billion per year ($1.5 billion per month) worth of compute power to Anthropic, a prominent AI research organization, with the company's data centers providing resources for large-scale AI training and development. This significant deal underscores the growing demand for powerful computing resources in the field of artificial intelligence. xAI's compute sales to Anthropic are valued at around $1.5 billion annually.
SolarPower Europe estimates that EU solar power generation is underreported by 33%, with actual output projected at 410 TWh in 2025 versus 275 TWh in official statistics. The group attributes the gap to incomplete rooftop PV registration, data transfer delays, and difficulties in measuring self-consumed solar electricity. This results in a significant underestimate of EU's total installed solar capacity, expected to reach 406 GW by the end of 2025.
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah are combining forces to tap into hundreds of gigawatts of geothermal energy within their borders, leveraging new drilling technologies, AI, and advanced systems. The partnership aims to kickstart a geothermal energy revolution in the Western United States. This initiative could unlock hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy potential.
A 880 W solar panel system generated over 1,050 W of power due to a rare cloud condition that increased its efficiency. The record-breaking figure defies traditional expectations and is considered surprising. The unusual weather conditions pushed the system's energy production far beyond its expected capacity.
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