Industry News
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Australia’s New VEU Program Promotes Commercial Rooftop Solar
A groundbreaking initiative under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is set to accelerate the adoption of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar across Victoria, Australia. The state government has introduced Ac...Read more -
Hamburg’s 90% Balcony Solar Subsidy for Low-Income Families
Hamburg, Germany has launched a new solar subsidy program targeting low-income households to promote the use of balcony solar systems. Co-initiated by the local government and Caritas, a well-known non-profit Catholic charity, the ...Read more -
Thailand’s New Solar Tax Credit: Save Up to 200K THB
The Thai government recently approved a major update to its solar policy, which includes significant tax benefits to accelerate renewable energy adoption. This new solar tax incentive is designed to make solar power more affordable...Read more -
France’s Largest Battery Storage System Powers Up
In a major step forward for renewable energy infrastructure, France has officially launched its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date. Developed by UK-based Harmony Energy, the new facility is situated at the port of...Read more -
P2P Energy Sharing Guide for Australian Solar Homes
As more Australian households embrace solar power, a new and efficient way to maximize solar energy usage is emerging—peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing. Recent research from the University of South Australia and Deakin University reveals that P2P energy trading can not ...Read more -
Australia Home Battery Boom Under Subsidy Scheme
Australia is witnessing an unprecedented surge in home battery adoption, driven by the federal government's "Cheaper Home Batteries" subsidy. Melbourne-based solar consultancy SunWiz reports staggering early momentum, with projections suggestin...Read more -
China’s New Mandatory Lithium Storage Battery Safety Standard
China's energy storage sector just took a major safety leap. On August 1st, 2025, the GB 44240-2024 standard (Secondary lithium cells and batteries used in electrical energy storage systems-Safety requirements) officially took effect. This isn't just another guideline; i...Read more -
Lithium Prices Up 20%, Energy Storage Cells Face Price Surge
Lithium carbonate prices have experienced a significant surge, jumping over 20% to reach 72,900 CNY per ton over the past month. This sharp increase follows a period of relative stability earlier in 2025 and a notable dip below 60,000 CNY per ton just weeks ago. Analysts...Read more -
Vietnam Launches Balcony Solar System Project BSS4VN
Vietnam has officially kicked off an innovative national pilot program, the Balcony Solar Systems for Vietnam Project (BSS4VN), with a recent launch ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City. This significant balcony PV system project aims to harness solar power directly from urban b...Read more -
UK Future Homes Standard 2025: Rooftop Solar For New Builds
The UK government has announced a landmark policy: starting Autumn 2025, the Future Homes Standard will mandate rooftop solar systems on almost all new-build homes. This bold move aims to drastically cut household energy bills and enhance the nation's energy security by ...Read more -
UK Set to Unlock Plug-and-Play Balcony Solar Market
In a significant move for renewable energy access, the UK government officially launched its Solar Roadmap in June 2025. A central pillar of this strategy is a commitment to unlock the potential of plug-and-play balcony solar PV systems. Crucially, the government announc...Read more -
World’s Largest Vanadium Flow Battery Goes Online In China
China has achieved a major milestone in grid-scale energy storage with the completion of the world's largest vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) project. Located in Jimusar County, Xinjiang, this massive undertaking, spearheaded by China Huaneng Group, integrates a 200 MW...Read more