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Deploy zero-emission solar boats on Chilika Lake! OREDA has issued a tender for up to 20-seater boats with comprehensive O&M, plus charging and battery management solutions. Bid before Jan 30. Tests and trials included.

China's largest floating photovoltaic power station, Anhui Fuyang Southern Wind-solar-storage Base, utilizes flooded coal mining areas to generate renewable energy while protecting the local environment. Offsetting 220,000 tonnes of coal and 580,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide, the 'fishery-photovoltaic complementary' model provides clean energy for 700,000 people daily.

Dominion divests another large PV plant in Spain, taking its total divestment to over EUR 200 million. Invest in the future of renewable energy!

TAILG's new sodium-ion battery technology revolutionizes electric two-wheelers with extended warranties, long-range capabilities, superior low-temperature resistance and enhanced safety. Get the latest now, available in China!

SKY Perfect JSAT is launching its "Solar Meilleur" service in Europe to help solar power plants predict solar radiation & generate yield forecasts using weather satellite data & AI-supported devices. "Solar TAMAGO" will help traders in Europe take advantage of short-term solar power trading opportunities.

Masdar to invest USD 4 billion in Uzbekistan for 2 GW wind farm and 1.15 GWh of storage capacity, enough to power 1 million homes. A further 1.4 GW of solar and wind projects also to be connected to the power grid.

Egypt and China have signed an MoU to develop a massive 10GW solar project, promising 29,784GWh of clean energy and a transformative USD1bn savings in natural gas expenses. This will support Egypt's Green Corridor Initiative, helping it reach 42% renewables by 2030.

EtaVolt's new technology brings quick and affordable rejuvenation to solar panels, restoring performance & preventing degradation for up to 5 years. Suitable for most solar modules & both indoor & outdoor use with added smart recycling services.

Tongwei Co. pushes ahead with ambitious expansion plans while Chinese solar sector braces for inevitable consolidation and price wars. The 28 billion yuan ($3.9 billion) factory in Inner Mongolia promises 500,000 tons of industrial silicon and 400,000 tons of polysilicon annually.

SOFAR's new 300 MW utility project in China's Tengger Desert is expected to generate 540M kWh annually and save 160,000 tons of SCE. Over 1,300 inverters and the I-V scanning and SSLD feature for efficient and safe operation reflect the company's commitment towards global carbon neutrality. By 2022, SOFAR aims to increase production capacity to 10 GW for inverters and 1 GWh for batteries.

The US is reportedly considering raising tariffs on Chinese goods, including EVs and solar products, to limit reliance and protect the US green industry. With Biden in office, officials are debating tariffs and looking to review them early in 2021. Potential targets include EV battery packs and consumer products, though the impact on the yuan and Chinese markets may be limited.

Gurin Energy Pte Ltd announces construction of 500-MW/2-GWh BESS in Japan, the largest of its kind in Asia. Set for completion in 2026, this JPY 91 billion project will help Japan meet its renewable energy goals & add 10GW of storage capacity by 2030.

Peak Energy and Topinfra form JV to develop 500 MW of solar and battery storage capacity in South Korea, with initial investment of 70 MW. Funds from Peak Energy will fuel ambitious pipeline of projects within the country.

The new monolithic tandem solar cell developed by Chonnam National University achieved 23% efficiency and a 2.1V open-circuit voltage. Fusing all-inorganic halide perovskites and other materials, it promises to revolutionize artificial photosynthesis and agri-voltaic applications.

Aisin Corp, a Japanese automotive parts supplier, has partnered with Greenalia to reserve 50 MW of energy from Texas' Misae II solar project. Greenalia will generate 130 GWh of electricity annually for Aisin's North American unit, 18% of the project's capacity. Misae II is expected to be operational by late 2025 and could expand up to 695 MWdc.