Trump’s energy agenda to encounter roadblocks, Wood Mackenzie says
Wood Mackenzie’s report explores the progress made against renewable power targets and the implications of Trump 2.0.
NEMA releases standard for bidirectional EV charging
The standard provides vehicle manufacturers and electric vehicle supply equipment with the technical parameters to enable the bidirectional charging of electric vehicles.
Canada’s ‘Gas City’ downsizes 325 MW solar project
Medicine Hat, Alberta decided to drop a 325 MW solar project planned to be installed on contaminated lands down to 75 MW.
Sinovoltaics updates map of North American solar supply chain
The North American manufacturing hub has added several new producers across the PV module supply chain but analysts see continued cell, wafer and polysilicon capacity constraints. The report is based on announcements of capacities at regional sites that produce solar modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon and metallurgical-grade silicon.
National Grid divests U.S. renewables business in $1.7 billion deal
Brookfield Asset Management agreed to purchase National Grid’s renewable energy business, including its utility-scale solar, onshore wind and battery-storage U.S. assets.
U.S. leads countries where golf courses occupy more land than solar, wind plants
Researchers say the 10 countries with the most golf courses could install up to 842 GW of utility-scale solar or 659 GW of wind capacity on land equivalent in size to that used for the sport.
Canadian startup unveils substring inverter prototypes
Daanaa says its news Zodiac substring inverter delivers up to 42% more energy than a regular setup.
Enphase expands virtual power plant programs in U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico
The VPP program enables Colorado, Puerto Rico and Nova Scotia residents who have Enphase’s IQ Batteries to “get paid to help the grid.”
Canadian startup secures patent for solar module cooling tech
Enertopia has developed a solar module cooling system that uses a moisture collection layer to transfer heat while capturing water for irrigation in arid regions. The design channels heat from the panel to a liquid transfer system, improving efficiency and water use.
Trina Solar sues Canadian Solar over patents in $1.47 billion lawsuit
Trina Solar has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar and its subsidiary, seeking CNY 10.58 billion ($1.47 billion) in damages for alleged infringement of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell patents. The case, accepted by the Jiangsu High Court, underscores the rise of intellectual property disputes in China’s competitive solar sector.
