Agastya Energy plans 12 GW ingot, wafer factory in India
Agastya Energy plans to invest INR 78 billion ($815.8 million) to develop a 12 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The project will complement its planned 5 GW cell and module manufacturing capacity and strengthen India’s integrated solar supply chain.
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Solar crosses 3 TW threshold
Global solar capacity has surpassed 3 TW, with China driving much of the recent expansion and emerging markets increasingly contributing to growth. As deployment accelerates, grid infrastructure, energy storage, and demand flexibility will become critical to integrating the next wave of solar capacity.
8 hours ago
When solar is sold by AI agents
Wave Sales says its new AI voice agents can increase customer satisfaction and cut installer soft costs by helping to guide home solar customers through a multi-month installation process using the company’s proprietary memory layer and industry-specific integrations.
9 hours ago
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When heat becomes a stress test: What extreme temperatures mean for photovoltaic systems and battery storage
Photovoltaics rely on sunlight. Battery storage systems rely on absorbing and releasing energy precisely when the power grid needs it. Both sound like an ideal combination for hot summer days: plenty of sunshine, high generation, increased electricity demand due to cooling, and greater grid flexibility. In practice, it’s more complex.
Aug 14, 2026
What makes women join, stay and progress in Solar+?
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) announces its first contribution to SolarPower Europe’s Solar Jobs Report 2026. The article will explore women’s representation across the Solar+ industries and the factors influencing their attraction, retention and career progression. But to tell that story, WiSEu needs data, and this is where your voice is needed.
Aug 14, 2026
Partial U.S. eclipse produced similar daily solar energy losses to higher-obscuration European locations
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the Aug. 12 solar eclipse caused highly variable irradiance losses across Europe and North America, shaped by obscuration, cloud cover, and the timing of the eclipse. However, eclipse-related power-market impacts varied much more, showing that irradiance loss or obscuration alone is not a reliable predictor of electricity-price effects.
Aug 14, 2026
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The world’s most efficient solar panel goes on sale later this year
Solar manufacturer Tandem PV has secured nearly $1 billion in Letter of Intent (LOI) agreements for its next-generation solar modules. The high-efficiency panels feature a perovskite-silicon 4T (four-terminal) design. The company sees a clear path to increasing efficiency by 2% annually reaching 37% by 2030.
A. O. Smith launches CO₂ split heat pump water heater for residential use
A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, an outdoor split-system heat pump water heater using CO₂ refrigerant and designed for cold-climate operation down to -31.7 C. The system offers up to 303 L of storage, smart controls, leak and freeze protection, and a 10-year limited warranty.
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Making the data center business case
A data center can be built in 18 to 24 months, but connecting it to the grid is another matter, writes Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Europe industry lead at modeling software supplier Gridcog. Across Europe’s established hubs – the FLAP-D cluster of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin – the wait for a grid connection now runs from seven to 10 years, as data centers compete for capacity.
Aug 15, 2026
Off-grid in Angola
Portugal’s MCA group has switched on two large-scale off-grid solar-plus-storage projects in Angola since December 2025. Carlo Amado, the company’s chief operating officer of energies, spoke to pv magazine about how the projects fit into Angola’s rural electrification program, which aims to build 46 autonomous solar and storage minigrids to provide reliable electricity to 60 communities across six provinces.
Aug 14, 2026
Ireland’s leap of faith to power data centers
Under Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), 10 MW-plus data centers must provide at least 80% of their energy demand through new onsite renewable energy generation and storage. But whether data centers can meaningfully contribute to Ireland’s decarbonization depends on the success of its grid buildout, reports Blathnaid O’Dea.
Aug 12, 2026
Microgrids can have macro impact
Solar microgrids can bring power and prosperity to communities across the Caribbean, according to Kiesha Farnum, head of partnerships and programs at the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE). Modeling work on proposed systems examines how microgrids can impact riverine villages, forest settlements, small islands, fishing communities, and other locations lacking grid infrastructure.
Aug 11, 2026
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Agastya Energy plans 12 GW ingot, wafer factory in India
Agastya Energy plans to invest INR 78 billion ($815.8 million) to develop a 12 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The project will complement its planned 5 GW cell and module manufacturing capacity and strengthen India’s integrated solar supply chain.
6 hours ago
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operation through 2030
Spain has extended the operating licenses of Almaraz nuclear Units I and II through June 8, 2030, citing energy-market uncertainty and the need for firm capacity during the expansion of renewables and storage. The decision departs from the previous nuclear shutdown schedule, while researchers warn that extending nuclear plant lifetimes could undermine Spain’s 2030 renewable electricity target.
10 hours ago
Portugal installs 372 MW of solar in December-May
Portugal’s total solar capacity is now estimated above 7 GW. While the country is one of Europe’s leading nations for renewable energy generation, the sector is facing substantial regulatory challenges that are forming barriers to future investment.
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During heatwave, solar power supports France’s grid as nuclear output slows
Heatwaves and drought have forced several French nuclear reactors offline, while strong solar generation has helped stabilize the grid. As solar output falls after sunset, battery storage could help meet high evening demand and reduce reliance on gas-fired generation.
13 hours ago
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When solar is sold by AI agents
Wave Sales says its new AI voice agents can increase customer satisfaction and cut installer soft costs by helping to guide home solar customers through a multi-month installation process using the company’s proprietary memory layer and industry-specific integrations.
9 hours ago
Kanion unveils residential monoblock outdoor heat pumps with 5.15 COP
Kanion’s Deluxe Series R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pumps span 6 kW to 30 kW, with COP up to 5.15, SCOP up to 5.13, and water temperatures up to 65 C. The units operate from −25 C to 43 C, use R32 refrigerant and 3D DC inverter technology, and feature a corrosion-resistant outdoor heat-exchanger coating.
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Solinteg launches 10–30 kW three-phase hybrid inverter with 4 MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs
Solinteg has launched the M2HT 10–30K series of three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverters for residential and light-commercial solar-plus-storage systems, with eight models ranging from 9.9 kW to 30 kW. The inverters feature four MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs, backup capabilities, and energy-management functions including time-of-use tariffs, dynamic pricing, peak shifting and PV forecasting.
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Vikram Solar inaugurates 6 GW solar PV module factory in India
Vikram Solar has inaugurated a 6 GW solar PV module manufacturing plant at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. Following the commissioning of the new production line, the company’s total solar PV module manufacturing capacity has increased to 15.5 GW per year.
Aug 14, 2026
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Ireland’s leap of faith to power data centers
Under Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), 10 MW-plus data centers must provide at least 80% of their energy demand through new onsite renewable energy generation and storage. But whether data centers can meaningfully contribute to Ireland’s decarbonization depends on the success of its grid buildout, reports Blathnaid O’Dea.
Aug 12, 2026
Agastya Energy plans 12 GW ingot, wafer factory in India
Agastya Energy plans to invest INR 78 billion ($815.8 million) to develop a 12 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The project will complement its planned 5 GW cell and module manufacturing capacity and strengthen India’s integrated solar supply chain.
6 hours ago
Solar crosses 3 TW threshold
Global solar capacity has surpassed 3 TW, with China driving much of the recent expansion and emerging markets increasingly contributing to growth. As deployment accelerates, grid infrastructure, energy storage, and demand flexibility will become critical to integrating the next wave of solar capacity.
8 hours ago
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Making the data center business case
A data center can be built in 18 to 24 months, but connecting it to the grid is another matter, writes Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Europe industry lead at modeling software supplier Gridcog. Across Europe’s established hubs – the FLAP-D cluster of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin – the wait for a grid connection now runs from seven to 10 years, as data centers compete for capacity.
Aug 15, 2026
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When heat becomes a stress test: What extreme temperatures mean for photovoltaic systems and battery storage
Photovoltaics rely on sunlight. Battery storage systems rely on absorbing and releasing energy precisely when the power grid needs it. Both sound like an ideal combination for hot summer days: plenty of sunshine, high generation, increased electricity demand due to cooling, and greater grid flexibility. In practice, it’s more complex.
Aug 14, 2026
Partial U.S. eclipse produced similar daily solar energy losses to higher-obscuration European locations
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the Aug. 12 solar eclipse caused highly variable irradiance losses across Europe and North America, shaped by obscuration, cloud cover, and the timing of the eclipse. However, eclipse-related power-market impacts varied much more, showing that irradiance loss or obscuration alone is not a reliable predictor of electricity-price effects.
Aug 14, 2026
India on track for record 50 GW of solar installations in 2026
India is on track to install a record 50 GW of solar capacity in 2026, driven by a rush to meet the ALMM-II deadline despite emerging cell supply constraints. Wood Mackenzie expects the resulting supply crunch to push system prices higher through 2027, while greater domestic manufacturing capacity gradually eases pressure.
Aug 14, 2026
Off-grid in Angola
Portugal’s MCA group has switched on two large-scale off-grid solar-plus-storage projects in Angola since December 2025. Carlo Amado, the company’s chief operating officer of energies, spoke to pv magazine about how the projects fit into Angola’s rural electrification program, which aims to build 46 autonomous solar and storage minigrids to provide reliable electricity to 60 communities across six provinces.
Aug 14, 2026
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Chinese scientists achieve record-breaking 24.0% efficieny for large-area perovskite solar modules
Researchers achieved a certified 24.0% efficiency on an 810 cm² perovskite module and 22.0% on a 0.72 m² module by combining high-saturated-vapor-pressure (SVP) processing with lead carboxylate passivation. The approach also delivered strong durability, with modules retaining 96% of their initial efficiency after 2,200 hours of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and meeting International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61215 reliability requirements.
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KIT develops hybrid solar system with radiative cooling
KIT researchers have developed a hybrid system that combines photovoltaics and passive radiative cooling to simultaneously generate electricity, heat, and cooling from a single surface. A prototype achieved cooling of up to 6.5 C below ambient temperature, 60.6 W/m² of electrical power density, and heat temperatures of up to 110.8 C.
Aug 14, 2026
DEWA study assesses PV cleaning robot performance and safety
A research from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority have evaluated five autonomous PV cleaning robots under desert conditions. The researchers found cleaning efficiencies of 69% to 99%, while also identifying battery, corrosion, ingress-protection and mechanical reliability issues.
Aug 14, 2026
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CAB® Solar highlights solar cable hanger solutions for agricultural projects
At The smarter E 2026 in Munich, the company demonstrated its ModulAir® free-air cable hangers for solar projects, as well as its latest 3D locking hangers, which are designed to secure electric cables when used in locations with livestock.
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HyperStrong introduces C&I energy storage solutions at The smarter E 2026
The company emphasizes that its innovative configuration – splitting the standard 20-foot container in two – addresses weight and transportation issues common to traditional energy storage solutions.
Jul 27, 2026
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Topband showcases Ecosolex energy storage solutions at ees Europe 2026
At ees Europe 2026 in Munich, Topband presented Ecosolex, its dedicated brand for battery energy storage and smart energy management, together with C&I and residential energy storage solutions.
Jul 22, 2026
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