Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Sungrow, The Green Way Solar, Koloma, Panamint Capital, among others.
Sungrow Powers Peech Hotel with 125 kW Solar and 257 kWh Storage
Sungrow and EPC partner The Green Way Solar have deployed a hybrid solar and battery energy system at The Peech Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Completed in June 2026, the installation combines 1 Sungrow SG125CX inverter with 1 PowerStack 255CS energy storage system, providing 125 kW of solar capacity and 257 kWh of battery storage. The system stores daytime solar generation for use during morning and evening demand peaks. With Johannesburg receiving approximately 300 days of sunshine annually, the hotel can maximise renewable generation. The solution integrates 4 power sources—solar PV, battery storage, municipal electricity and diesel backup—compared with the previous 2 sources, strengthening energy resilience while reducing dependence on conventional electricity and supporting sustainable hotel operations.
Koloma Expands Hydrogen Exploration in Philippines
Koloma has expanded its natural hydrogen exploration operations in the Philippines after securing exclusive rights under Service Contract 92 in western Zambales Province. The award represents Koloma’s 3rd service contract in the country, following 2 contracts granted in October 2025 for exploration in Central Luzon. Combined, the 3 service contracts cover more than 1,600 square miles (4,100 square kilometres). Koloma has already begun exploration activities under its first 2 contracts. The company says a commercially viable natural hydrogen discovery could provide the Philippines with a domestic primary energy source, strengthen energy security and support power, industrial and agricultural applications. Beyond the Philippines, Koloma currently maintains active natural hydrogen exploration partnerships and activities across 4 continents.
Panamint Capital Begins Construction of $1.7 Billion, 1.2 GW Texas Solar Project
Panamint Capital has broken ground on the Big Rooter Power project, a 1.2 GWdc solar PV development at its Twin Oaks power station in Robertson County, Texas. The $1.7 billion project, located midway between Dallas and Houston, will become the largest solar project built on an existing coal mining site in North America. The first phase, Big Rooter West (491 MWdc), is scheduled to begin operations in August 2028, while Big Rooter East (658 MWdc) will start construction in December 2026 and enter service in August 2029. The project will create 800+ construction jobs, use about 2 million First Solar panels, over 34,000 tons of U.S.-made steel, contribute more than $66 million to the local economy, and expand the Twin Oaks complex to 1.5 GW of power capacity with 1.6 GWh of battery storage and 790 MW of data center capacity.
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