The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on SunPower Origin, Wison Engineering, Envision Energy, ju:niz Energy, and others.
SunPower Origin Launches 8th-Generation Back-Contact Solar Modules in Europe
SunPower Origin has introduced its eighth-generation back-contact solar technology in Europe, offering a 40-year warranty. The new product range targets residential and commercial rooftop installations, using back-contact cell architecture that places electrical contacts on the rear of the solar cells. This design eliminates front-side metal contacts and increases the surface available for sunlight absorption. The 40-year warranty is a key feature of the European launch, extending coverage beyond the 25- to 30-year warranty periods commonly offered for solar modules. The announcement establishes the European availability of the eighth-generation technology, with the warranty forming a central part of the product positioning.
Wison Engineering Launches Green Fuels Platform Covering Six Technologies
Wison Engineering has launched Flex-to-X, an integrated engineering platform for green fuels and chemicals, at ADIPEC 2026. The platform combines its Renewable Energy Intelligent Programming System (ReIPS) with six engineering solutions covering green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol, green methane/eNG, sustainable aviation fuel and carbon capture. ReIPS has already been deployed in more than 20 Power-to-X projects worldwide. The system models renewable-energy resources, plant configurations and project economics to optimize hydrogen production and downstream chemical synthesis. Flex-to-X replaces conventional engineer-to-order project development with a configure-to-order approach, using standardized engineering solutions with project-specific customization. Wison has not disclosed investment commitments, production capacities or commercial contract values for the platform.
Envision Energy and ju:niz Energy Expand German Battery Storage Portfolio to 600 MWh
Envision Energy and ju:niz Energy have expanded their partnership with a 442 MWh battery energy storage project in Vöhringen, Bavaria, Germany. The Smareg 13 project represents their third joint development, increasing their combined storage portfolio to nearly 600 MWh. The facility will use Envision Energy’s eighth-generation battery storage platform, providing four-hour discharge duration and grid-forming capabilities. The project is located adjacent to the operational Smareg 12 battery storage facility. ju:niz Energy will handle project development, financing, construction and long-term operations, while Envision will supply the storage technology. The companies have not disclosed project investment, construction costs, commissioning dates or the contracted revenue arrangements.
