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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

•Navien, a leading OEM in gas water heaters and boilers, has launched its first heat pump water heater (HPWH), the NWP 500, featuring a stainless steel tank, marking a significant entry into the electric appliance market.
•This move by a major incumbent signals accelerated competition and innovation in the HPWH sector, potentially leading to more durable and efficient options for developers and large commercial/residential projects.
•The product launch aligns with growing policy incentives (e.g., IRA) for building electrification and energy efficiency, offering developers more choices to meet green building standards and leverage financial benefits.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

•African nations are actively promoting and developing local solar panel manufacturing capabilities, leveraging technology transfer to establish regional supply chains.
•This emergence of local production could diversify procurement options for developers and large power consumers, potentially impacting panel costs (due to reduced logistics/tariffs or initial scale) and lead times for projects in the region.
•Expect increasing policy emphasis on local content requirements and incentives for projects utilizing domestically produced solar equipment, which will influence project development, financing structures, and PPA negotiations in Africa.

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