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Chinese solar module manufacturer JA Solar has filed patent infringement complaints against an unnamed competitor before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Germany. The complaints, lodged with the Munich and Hamburg Local Divisions of the UPC, concern the competitor’s TOPCon solar modules, alleging infringement of JA Solar’s patents EP 2 787 541 B1 and EP 4 092 759 B1. JA Solar highlighted that TOPCon, or “tunnel oxide passivated contact,” is a standard technology for crystalline…

Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd, hot water, heating, and cooling solutions company, acquired Smart Energy Group Pty Ltd, a renewable energy retailer specializing in solar PV systems and battery storage. This acquisition enhances both companies’ capabilities in the renewable energy sector. Rinnai aims to meet evolving customer needs and contribute to Australia’s renewable energy goals by integrating Smart Energy’s expertise in renewable energy, customer service, and high-quality solar PV systems with battery storage.   With over 50…

Solestial has announced a strategic partnership with Meyer Burger Technology to increase the production of silicon solar technology. Solestial, based in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in radiation-resistant solar cells and flexible solar power modules designed for long-term space applications. Meyer Burger, a Swiss company, brings its expertise in manufacturing solar cells and modules to the partnership. The collaboration aims to produce 1 MW of solar cells annually by mid-2025, a substantial increase from Solestial’s current output…

RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have signed a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for 64 GWh of green electricity annually, starting in 2027. The electricity will be sourced from the 180 MW Boitzenburger Land solar park in Brandenburg, one of Germany’s largest photovoltaic systems, operational since autumn 2023. The solar park, covering 170 hectares, is owned by Solarenergie Boitzenburger Land GmbH, GP JOULE Group, and Mainova AG. The park’s electricity is marketed…

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Soltec are partnering to develop a prototype two-axis tracker for Fraunhofer ISE’s latest micro-Concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) technology, with installation planned in Spain by the end of 2024. Soltec, specialising in solar trackers for large-scale projects, and Fraunhofer ISE, known for its III-V and concentrator photovoltaics research, aim to enhance CPV technology. Fraunhofer’s micro-CPV modules achieve a 36% conversion efficiency, yielding 30% more energy than conventional PV solutions….

Kazakhstan’s national atomic company and leading uranium producer, Kazatomprom, has revised its 2024 production guidance from 21,000–22,500 tonnes of uranium to 22,500–23,500 tonnes (11,600–12,600tU on an attributable basis). This update follows a 5% production increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, attributed to the resumption of 2023 drilling works. The company stated that the additional uranium produced will be used to replenish its inventories. Kazatomprom has secured…

Rovco has completed unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance at the Baltic Sea site for the upcoming Windanker offshore wind farm, under a contract awarded by Iberdrola. This project marks Rovco’s inaugural offshore wind venture in German waters. The operation at Windanker utilized advanced 3D modelling and enhanced inspection capabilities to identify and address UXO and non-UXO objects. Confirmed UXOs were safely relocated or disposed of, with comprehensive inspections ensuring the removal of all potential hazards. Rovco’s…

The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has sold a 15.2% equity interest in the 330MW Gode offshore wind farm in Germany for €100 million, a 9% premium to its carrying value. The buyer is a set of funds managed by Equitix Investment Management, and the transaction is pending regulatory approvals and consent. TRIG will retain a 9.8% interest in the wind farm. TRIG initially acquired a 25% indirect equity interest in Gode Wind 1 offshore wind…

China’s electric vehicle (EV) companies are expanding into Thailand, a key industry hub, as Europe and the United States impose tariffs to limit their entry. GAC Aion, a Chinese EV maker, set up its first overseas operation in Thailand a year ago. Starting with no office, factory, or local employees, the team quickly adapted, selling their first vehicle within 74 days. Chinese EV manufacturers like Aion are rapidly entering overseas markets, with Thailand being one…

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to assess the feasibility of developing a commercial green hydrogen to methanol to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in the UAE. In December last year, both companies conducted a successful test flight during COP28, showcasing the potential of converting methanol to SAF. The proposed project aims to capture and utilize CO2 from an industrial source as feedstock, along with green hydrogen produced through…