French solar car park rollout falls short of legal deadline
Three months after the deadline set by France’s APER law, 85% of large supermarket car parks still have no visible photovoltaic (PV) canopies, according to the first national survey by Parksun. Solarizing half of the car park area covered by the study could deliver an estimated 7 TWh of electricity annually.
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US policy tests PV adaptability
When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in 2022, it provided ample runway for developers and manufacturers in the United States to expand. That was reversed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025, alongside a stream of trade countermeasures and executive orders. Intertek CEA’s Dan Shreve writes that in all instances, the industry has responded by maximizing the impact of what support remains from the IRA and taking advantage of fine print wherever possible.
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Gallium-doped zinc oxide enables 24.92%-efficient HJT solar cell
Researchers have used room-temperature reactive plasma deposition to produce indium-free transparent electrodes for silicon heterojunction solar cells. Optimizing the oxygen content during deposition enabled a conversion efficiency of 24.92%, with silver-coated copper contacts.
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What 11 islands reveal about the real bottleneck in renewable mini-grids
An IEA-PVPS report examining 11 islands finds that achieving nearly 100% renewable electricity depends as much on strong leadership, community engagement, financing and early planning as on technology. While proven technical solutions vary widely, successful transitions require tailored grid design and sustained institutional support, making replication especially challenging for smaller, remote and lower-income islands.
Oct 29, 2026
Creating value in the turmoil: Electric mobility supporting solar and storage
Europe’s energy transition is accelerating as solar power, battery storage, and electric vehicles converge into an integrated system, with EV batteries increasingly providing grid flexibility through vehicle-to-grid technology. The profitability of solar and storage will increasingly depend on combining multiple revenue streams from energy trading and grid services, requiring supportive regulation and sustainable remuneration models.
Oct 27, 2026
‘When it is your turn, open the door for the woman coming next’
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Italian independent renewable energy consultant Giulia Muia. She says a resilient energy sector depends not only on diversified energy sources but also on diverse voices, perspectives, and inclusive leadership that drive innovation and better decisions. Empowering women, listening to different experiences, and creating space for emerging talent are essential to building a stronger, more sustainable renewable energy future.
Oct 24, 2026
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Jetson unveils heat pump water heater with efficiency factor of up to 4.0
Canada-based Jetson Home has introduced a residential heat pump water heater with a uniform energy factor (UEF) of up to 4.0 and storage capacities ranging from 189 to 303 liters. The system features electric backup heating, integrated smart controls, and a claimed 75% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional electric water heaters.
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US policy tests PV adaptability
When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in 2022, it provided ample runway for developers and manufacturers in the United States to expand. That was reversed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025, alongside a stream of trade countermeasures and executive orders. Intertek CEA’s Dan Shreve writes that in all instances, the industry has responded by maximizing the impact of what support remains from the IRA and taking advantage of fine print wherever possible.
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Racking it up to experience
Demand for solar rooftop racking systems in Europe has either slowed or changed over the past year, depending on who you ask. Either way, the mood is cautious among European mounting and racking system providers, likely due to a downturn in the commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar market, as businesses have less cash available for solar installations.
Oct 29, 2026
Retrofits on the rise Down Under
Australia’s push to accelerate electrification while meeting an 82% renewable energy target and retiring coal-fired power plants, both by 2030, is driving the retrofitting of co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) at existing grid-scale solar farms. Ev Foley of pv magazine Australia reports.
Oct 28, 2026
Distributed outlook
India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today. While ground-mounted mega projects have led with a contribution of over 120 GW, rooftop solar is rapidly catching up, contributing more than 30 GW as of August 2026. Instead of adding capacity, the next decade will focus on where this capacity is located, how it interacts with the grid, and the flexibility it can provide. Shantanu Roy of CSTEP, a research-based think tank in India, expects this to open more doors for distributed solar.
Oct 28, 2026
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Chilean solar plant offline for two months following cyberattack
A 103 MW solar plant and its 98 MW/312 MWh battery storage system in northern Chile have remained offline for two months following a reported cyberattack. The cause and extent of the incident remain unconfirmed, with no timeline announced for restoring operations.
Oct 29, 2026
China’s solar installations fall 54% year on year despite September rebound
China installed 110.83 GW of new solar capacity in the first nine months of 2026, down 53.9% year on year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA). Despite the sharp decline, third-quarter installations exceeded year-earlier levels, suggesting a recovery in deployment following changes to the country’s renewable electricity pricing mechanism.
Oct 27, 2026
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Renault, EDF plan vehicle-to-grid charging offer for 2027
Renault Group and EDF will launch a home charging service in France in summer 2027, combining electric vehicles, bidirectional charging stations and smart charging management for private customers buying Renault, Alpine and Dacia models.
Oct 29, 2026
DartSolar unveils expandable vehicle solar array with up to 2 kW output
DartSolar LLC, a Los Angeles-based solar equipment manufacturer, has announced that pre-order deliveries for its expanding vehicle-mounted solar system will begin in December 2026. The modular hardware is engineered to supply off-grid power for passenger cars, light trucks, and recreational vehicles.
Oct 29, 2026
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US policy tests PV adaptability
When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in 2022, it provided ample runway for developers and manufacturers in the United States to expand. That was reversed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025, alongside a stream of trade countermeasures and executive orders. Intertek CEA’s Dan Shreve writes that in all instances, the industry has responded by maximizing the impact of what support remains from the IRA and taking advantage of fine print wherever possible.
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French solar car park rollout falls short of legal deadline
Three months after the deadline set by France’s APER law, 85% of large supermarket car parks still have no visible photovoltaic (PV) canopies, according to the first national survey by Parksun. Solarizing half of the car park area covered by the study could deliver an estimated 7 TWh of electricity annually.
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US customs frees detained Ethiopian solar cells as duty probe continues
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released shipments of Toyo’s Ethiopian-made solar cells, while a separate US Department of Commerce inquiry into whether cells from Ethiopia circumvent duties on Chinese solar products continues.
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Retrofits on the rise Down Under
Australia’s push to accelerate electrification while meeting an 82% renewable energy target and retiring coal-fired power plants, both by 2030, is driving the retrofitting of co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) at existing grid-scale solar farms. Ev Foley of pv magazine Australia reports.
Oct 28, 2026
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Chilean solar plant offline for two months following cyberattack
A 103 MW solar plant and its 98 MW/312 MWh battery storage system in northern Chile have remained offline for two months following a reported cyberattack. The cause and extent of the incident remain unconfirmed, with no timeline announced for restoring operations.
Oct 29, 2026
Itaipu studies up to 1 GW of solar to support Paraguay’s power grid
Simulations of PV plants connected at three points in Paraguay’s electricity network found that specialized controls could dampen inter-area power oscillations, while the study also recommends battery storage to improve system response.
Oct 28, 2026
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Spacebound silicon
Solar has a long history in powering satellites and space exploration, and high-powered devices based on multijunction PV cells made from “III-V” materials such as gallium arsenide or indium gallium phosphide have supplied this niche market as far back as the 1960s. But those devices are made with rare materials and complex processing, limited to small batches produced at high cost.
Oct 06, 2026
Gallium-doped zinc oxide enables 24.92%-efficient HJT solar cell
Researchers have used room-temperature reactive plasma deposition to produce indium-free transparent electrodes for silicon heterojunction solar cells. Optimizing the oxygen content during deposition enabled a conversion efficiency of 24.92%, with silver-coated copper contacts.
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Researchers improve heating uniformity in PV module laminators
Scientists combined aluminum magnetic shielding with zone-specific current control to reduce uneven heating in an induction-powered PV laminator. A full-scale prototype achieved a temperature spread of approximately 3.1 C across 13 monitored locations.
Oct 29, 2026
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Sunkean advances copper-to-aluminum jumpers for PV DC systems
The manufacturer has developed a copper-to-aluminum jumper solution for PV DC-side applications, addressing conductor material costs, field installation efficiency, and the long-term reliability of copper-to-aluminum connections in utility-scale solar projects.
Oct 28, 2026
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Sigenergy launches the SigenCube C&I BESS
With a 30% reduction in overall footprint, support for heavy industrial machinery during critical surges, and noise levels below 60 dB at one meter, the system is designed to address the core challenges of commercial deployments.
Oct 27, 2026
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LONGi unveils intelligent manufacturing base in Suzhou to advance solar-storage integration
The new base features upgraded manufacturing capabilities that reduce fault-related downtime losses by 75% and shorten the time needed to close quality issues by more than 50%.
Oct 22, 2026
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SAJ Electric builds global image with “Relentless Energy” at its core
SAJ Electric is making a deliberate strategic shift from selling products overseas to building a global brand that is competitive beyond price. It’s recent activities in Australia illustrate the shift.
Oct 09, 2026
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