Marine Le Pen’s energy programme would represent a backward step if the far-right candidate wins France’s presidential elections, a group representing the renewables industry said.

German company SINN Power has launched its new floating photovoltaic (PV) solution – the Water Lily – designed for renewable electricity generation on calm waters.

A consortium led by Dutch research institute TNO has launched a study into flexible floating solar energy systems as a potentially viable technology for offshore floating solar farms.

Scientists from Malta have developed and verified a simulation tool that can help developers assess the effect of waves on the offshore floating solar system and optimise its energy yield.

India and the U.K. are to launch a project that aims to create a solar grid connecting countries in different parts of the world at the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Glasgow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India due to produce more energy through solar and other renewables than nation’s entire grid by 2030.

Achelous Energy has opened pre-registration for its crowdfunding campaign to help further develop and test the FITS, a floating in-stream tidal and solar platform.

North American renewables developer Vesper Energy signs a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Pfizer for 310MW of solar energy.

Swiss Solar AG has began construction on a new PV manufacturing facility in Europe. CHF 50 million (€47million) has already been invested in the project.

A starting tender for 1,000MWh of battery storage is being prepared for launch by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).