Climate Change Solutions Update

Category: Electricity

Cut Emissions:
– Enhance Efficiency
– Shift Production
– Improve Electrical System

  • Anker SOLIX announces VPP-ready home energy solution

    Anker SOLIX has unveiled the X1 Energy Storage System as part of Australia's "Cheaper Home Batteries" initiative, offering a hybrid energy solution that integrates solar generation, energy storage, and EV charging. This system can reduce household electricity expenses by up to 88% and installation time by 25%, with VPP-ready and whole-home backup capabilities. The X1 system is designed to withstand coastal conditions, supports smart energy trading through VPP platforms, and can be retrofitted to existing solar setups. Anker SOLIX will also release the Power Dock Pro in 2026 for whole-home backup integration, providing a comprehensive solution for sustainable energy management.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/10/anker-solix-announces-vpp-ready-home-energy-solution/

  • Andrew Forrest says real zero is already the “winning business case” in three key fossil fuel guzzling industries

    Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest is championing the concept of "real zero," which involves completely eliminating fossil fuels with zero-carbon alternatives. His company, Fortescue, is investing billions to achieve real zero by 2030, focusing on decarbonizing its operations through technologies like wind, solar, and electric vehicles. Battery-electric long-haul trucks (BETs) are projected to reach cost parity with diesel equivalents by 2026, with total cost expected to be 15-22% lower by 2030. Green hydrogen-based steel production in Japan and green ammonia for fertilizer production in India are also showing promising cost competitiveness with fossil routes. Eliminating fossil fuels makes solid commercial sense, as renewables are now the cheapest source of power, and the Real Zero approach is the winning business case for sustainability.

    https://reneweconomy.com.au/andrew-forrest-says-real-zero-is-already-the-winning-business-case-in-three-key-fossil-fuel-guzzling-industries/

  • ARENA makes its biggest single solar tech grant to help Fortescue test new ideas for expanding PV plans

    The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has invested $45 million in Fortescue to test new solar technologies in the Pilbara region, aiming to achieve "real zero" emissions at its mines by 2030 through a 1.5 GW solar portfolio. The Solar Innovation Hub will trial technologies to improve safety, delivery speed, and cost reduction, with the goal of reducing barriers to large solar deployments and bringing down the cost of installed solar below $20 per megawatt hour by 2050. Co-locating innovations within Fortescue's solar farms allows for real-world testing and collaboration within the sector, while also funding trials for robotics in the construction process of solar farms to achieve ultra low-cost solar goals.

    https://reneweconomy.com.au/arena-makes-its-biggest-single-solar-tech-grant-to-help-fortescue-test-new-ideas-for-expanding-pv-plans/

  • India signs deal with Singapore’s GSC Group for 1.5 GW hydro storage project

    India has signed a deal with Singapore's GSC Group for a 1.5 GW hydro storage project in Maharashtra to support grid stability and renewable energy expansion, creating 2,500 jobs. This project is part of GSC's third set of pumped storage projects in India, aiming to fast-track clearances for hydroelectric projects and leverage the favorable geography of the Sahyadri mountain ranges. With a focus on long-duration storage assets, GSC is committed to advancing India's renewable energy infrastructure.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/10/india-signs-deal-with-singapores-gsc-group-for-1-5-gw-hydro-storage-project/

  • Nexans’ new solution for offshore wind’s grid reach problem

    Nexans is leading the way in utilizing superconducting, liquid nitrogen-cooled export cables to connect offshore wind farms to shore, eliminating line losses and efficiently transmitting renewable energy from remote offshore locations. This technology is a crucial advancement in the quest for sustainable energy solutions, offering a promising solution for maximizing the potential of offshore wind power. Climate solutions experts should take note of this innovative approach as a key step towards achieving a more sustainable and efficient energy grid powered by renewable sources.

    https://www.rechargenews.com/policy/nexans-new-solution-for-offshore-wind-s-grid-reach-problem/2-1-1898065

  • LEAG and Fluence to develop GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000 project in Germany

    LEAG Clean Power and Fluence Energy are collaborating on Europe's largest battery energy storage system project, the GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000 in Germany, with a capacity of 1GW. This project, utilizing Fluence's Smartstack technology, aims to address energy availability challenges during the transition to renewable energy by integrating solar, wind, and storage facilities. The focus is on enhancing system stability, supporting renewable energy integration, delivering grid services, enabling energy trading, strengthening energy security, and accelerating Germany's energy transition. The GigawattFactory approach combines renewable energies, storage facilities, and flexible power plants to achieve these goals.

    https://www.power-technology.com/news/leag-fluence-gigabattery-janschwalde-project/

  • UN Secretary-General’s remarks at the Belém Climate Summit’s energy transition roundtable

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for a rapid transition to renewable energy at the Belém Climate Summit, highlighting the growth of renewables in the global energy landscape and the importance of investing in clean energy. He stressed the urgency of meeting the goals set at COP28 to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030, calling for aligning laws and policies with a just energy transition, supporting workers in fossil fuel industries, investing in infrastructure, and providing finance for developing countries to accelerate the shift to renewables. The section emphasizes the need to move quickly and collectively towards clean, inclusive, and resilient economies, driving the acceleration of climate solutions with fairness and turning climate challenges into development opportunities worldwide. The message highlights the end of the fossil fuel era and the rise of clean energy, urging for a fair, fast, and final transition.

    https://unfccc.int/news/un-secretary-general-s-remarks-at-the-belem-climate-summit-s-energy-transition-roundtable

  • Sheep Frolic In Massive New Solar Power Plant

    Solar power plants in Texas are on the rise, with the state leading in wind power and competing for the top spot in solar power. The state's unique economic policy has allowed for the development of large-scale solar projects, such as Enel's GulfStar solar power plant with energy storage. Energy storage systems are being used to enhance the value of solar projects, providing reliability and support to the grid. Solar power plants are gaining support from industries like data centers and high-volume electricity users due to their quick construction and ability to deliver electricity at utility scale. The solar grazing movement is also gaining momentum in Texas, with Enel contracting 6,000 sheep to manage vegetation at solar power plants covering over 10,000 acres. This represents a significant leap for the solar grazing movement in the US, with Enel estimating that solar grazing covered 100,000 acres by 2024. Power plants across the country are creating opportunities for farmers, such as Agrivoltaic Solutions which has expanded to a 500-sheep operation on 1,500 acres of solar sites. State policy makers, like in New York, are taking action to support agrivoltaic projects with a $7 million demonstration and research program. Enel has commissioned its largest solar power plant in the US where sheep will manage vegetation and enhance soil. This initiative showcases the potential for combining agriculture and renewable energy to address climate change.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/07/sheep-will-frolic-in-massive-new-solar-power-plant-in-texas/

  • A new blueprint for the power system from GoodWe

    GoodWe Technologies, celebrating its 15th anniversary, is focusing on smart energy integration in the solar industry. Founder Daniel Huang emphasizes the company's vision of a new power system based on solar, storage, electrified loads, and intelligent management. GoodWe has evolved from being an inverter manufacturer to a full energy solutions provider, offering various products and services for energy management. With over 100 GW of cumulative installations globally by early 2025, GoodWe aims to lead the industry by offering innovative solutions for a sustainable future, including scaling zero-carbon projects, expanding globally, and empowering consumers to become prosumers in the energy market.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/07/a-new-blueprint-for-the-power-system-from-goodwe/

  • AI powered solar forecasting helps UK grid operator reduce balancing costs

    Open Climate Fix's Quartz Solar tool, integrated into the National Energy System Operator's operations, saves Great Britain's grid operator GBP 30 million per year by accurately forecasting solar generation and reducing the need for reserve capacity. The AI-powered tool, combining machine learning, satellite imagery, and weather data, updates every 15 minutes and has halved forecasting errors. By using multiple data sources and providing probabilistic output, the tool has improved forecasting methods and could potentially save up to GBP 150 million per year by 2035. Open Climate Fix, a non-profit organization founded in 2019, is exploring commercialization opportunities to fund further research and expand into other markets like the Netherlands, focusing on AI-powered energy system projects with open source code.

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/07/ai-powered-solar-forecasting-helps-uk-grid-operator-reduce-balancing-costs/