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US startup developing defrost-free residential heat pump for cold climates

TerraVis Energy claims its new heat pump system can achieve a seasonal coefficient performance of 3.5 and deliver 30 C of heat indoors at -50 C. CEO Lorenzo Rossi told pv magazine that the system could be produced at a lower cost than conventional models.
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The Hydrogen Stream: TalusAg starts green ammonia production in Iowa

Landus and TalusAg have launched commercial green ammonia production in Iowa, backed by US federal clean hydrogen tax credits, while Iberdrola España and BP have started building Spain's largest green hydrogen project, with 25 MW of capacity.
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Huasun secures 3 GW HJT solar panel order

Huasun Energy says it has signed a 3 GW supply deal with Hongyang New Energy Development Group for heterojunction (HJT) solar panels. The PV modules will be used in Hongyang’s solar-plus-storage hydrogen-ammonia projects in China's Xinjiang region, wit...
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Trina Solar sues Canadian Solar over patents in $1.47 billion lawsuit

Trina Solar has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar and its subsidiary, seeking CNY 10.58 billion ($1.47 billion) in damages for alleged infringement of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell patents. The case, accepted by the Jiangsu High Cour...
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Philippines certifies 17.6 GW of renewables under CEPNS program

The government of the Philippines issued Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS) for 149 power and transmission projects between May and December 2024, covering 91 renewable energy projects totaling 17.6 GW of capacity.
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Swedish startup offers n-type conductive inks for organic, perovskite solar cells

N-ink, a spinoff of the Linköping University, has developed conductive inks that can be used in the charge extracting layer of organic solar cells and in transport layers of perovskite solar cells.
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France exempts energy communities up to 1 MW from excise duty

France's 2025 Budget Law exempts energy communities with projects up to 1 MW from excise duty on electricity consumption. The measure applies retroactively from Jan. 1, 2025, and remains in effect until Jan. 1, 2027.
Energy Storage

Tesla begins production at Shanghai Megapack Factory amid intensifying price war

Tesla’s first overseas energy storage plant starts operating as global competition from Chinese firms and pricing pressures mount.

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JinkoSolar Surpasses 1GW in Australian Distribution Market for 2024, Reinforcing Leadership in Solar Innovation

JinkoSolar has become the first company that achieved a remarkable milestone in the Australian market, surpassing 1 gigawatt (GW) in distribution shipments for 2024. This achievement underscores JinkoSolar’s continued dominance in the Australian solar industry and its commitment to driving the nation’s transition to renewable energy.

DMEGC Solar Earns CDP’s Industry-Leading Scoring for Water Security and Climate Change

DMEGC Solar has been recognized for its outstanding environmental performance by the global investor rating CDP. The company earned an A- scoring in water security, a significant improvement from last year’s B grade, demonstrating its commitment to advancing sustainable water management practices.

Deye Energy Storage Products Officially Added to the MOSAIC AVL

Deye is proud to announce that its energy storage products have been officially added to MOSAIC’s Approved Vendor List (AVL).

JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Energizes Shams Power’s PV Project at Coca-Cola Faisalabad

JA Solar's DeepBlue 4. 0 Pro modules are at the heart of a newly completed 2.

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Transport costs are a crucial factor for the future of the green e-methanol market in Europe

Hard-to-abate segments in the energy transition, such as the chemical industry and marine transportation, require electricity-based e-methanol in large quantities. The transport costs could be a key factor in determining the best locations for future green e-methanol projects.

A fork in the road for energy storage

Faster-than-expected price falls and global oversupply of batteries will go up against a rising tide of global protectionism this year. So how will it all shape up for the energy storage industry? Storage industry thought leader and UN adviser Marek Kubik considers the key issues.

‘Every time I have offered a woman a promotion, they tell me they think they can’t do the job’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Hildagarde McCarville, CEO of UK-based Anesco. She believes the evolving renewables industry presents a huge opportunity for women, and also for leadership teams to actively help drive the transition to greater diversity and equity.

High pressure systems bring solar gains despite stormy January in Europe

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that January was an eventful month for European weather, with a series of named storms impacting Western Europe and Scandinavia. Solar irradiance was above average in the British Isles and around the Black Sea, where periods of high pressure allowed for clearer skies.

China polysilicon price rebound nears its limit

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Providing a response to skills assessment in the solar PV market

The IEC is preparing a new skills competence scheme for workers involved in the solar photovoltaic market. The Secretary of IEC TC 82, George Kelly, tells us about this new scheme and reflects on the standardization challenges for his TC.

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Panasonic launches decentralized water-to-air heat pumps

The Aquarea Loop heat pump system is intended for applications in residential and commercial buildings. It features a coefficient of performance of up to 5.9 and heating capacities ranging from 1.10 kW to 3.10 kW.

Colombia deploys 1.6 GW of solar in 2024

Colombia installed 1.6 GW of solar in 2024, bringing its total capacity to 1.87 GW by year-end. Industry group Ser Colombia says 33 utility-scale projects accounting for 1,410 MW were added to the grid.

International partners plan floating solar projects in Australia

Singapore-based Canopy Power has teamed with Norwegian floating PV specialist Ocean Sun aiming to accelerate the deployment of floating solar technology across Australia.

Waaree commissions first phase of 5.4 GW solar cell factory

Waaree Energies has started commercial production from the first 1.4 GW of its planned 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing capacity in Gujarat, India.

Mitrex launches solar PV railing systems

The Canadian building-integrated PV manufacturer has launched semi-transparent and opaque solar PV railing systems for balconies or walkways, for retrofit or new buildings. The products are delivered with support bars, concealed cabling and a choice of mounting systems.

Estonia deploys 513 MW of solar in 2024

Estonia added a record 513 MW of new solar capacity in 2024, bringing its total installed PV capacity to more than 1.3 GW, according to the Estonian Chamber of Renewable Energy (Eesti Taastuvenergia Koda).

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Photovoltaic windows can reduce energy consumption in greenhouses by 57%

Developed by a research team including experts from Australian specialist Clearvue, the new PV windows were also able to reduce water usage in a greenhouse by 29%. The group believes that a fully glazed solar greenhouse could offset up to 100% of the energy consumption in worldwide locations by using adaptable and efficient temperature control techniques.

Maldives tenders up to 150 MW of solar

The Ministry of Finance and Planning of the Maldives is seeking a developer for the installation of a 100 MW to 150 MW solar project. The deadline for expressions of interest is Feb. 27.

New rivet and riveting tool to install solar panels on trackers

Spanish company Fator has launched a new rivet and riveting tool to install solar panels on trackers. It claims that they have anti-corrosion properties and offer faster installation than conventional systems.

Cyprus installs 159 MW of new PV in 2024

Cyprus installed 159 MW of new solar capacity in 2024, bringing its total to 797 MW by year-end, according to the latest data from the Cypriot transmission grid operator.

Germany allocates 2.15 GW in latest PV tender, final average price for first time under €0.05/kWh since 2019

Germany’s latest auction for utility-scale solar concluded with prices ranging from €0.0388 ($0.0400)/kWh to €0.0495/kWh. The procurement exercise was significantly oversubscribed.

France reduces VAT to 5.5% for solar up to 9 kW

The French Senate has approved France’s 2025 Budget Law, cutting the value-added tax (VAT) to 5.5% for PV systems up to 9 kW from October 2025. Industry professionals say the delay might prompt homeowners to postpone installations to secure the lower rate.

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Inverted perovskite solar cell based on stabilized C60 achieves 25.6% efficiency

An international team has utilized an n-type polymeric additive to stabilize C60 molecules for use in inverted perovskite PV cells. Thanks to this approach, the researchers built a solar cell with the highest efficiency value ever recorded for perovskite devices based on solution processed C60 electron transport layers.

Lithuania launches 800 MWh energy storage tender

Only a day before cutting ties with the Russian power grid, Lithuania announced the launch of a major energy storage procurement exercise.

Deye debuts off-grid inverters for residential PV

Deye said its new single-phase off-grid inverters have an AC output power ranging from 3.6 kW to 6 kW. The systems feature a maximum efficiency of 97.6% and a European efficiency rate of 96.5%.

Viessmann unveils ductless air-to-air heat pumps for residential, light commercial applications

The manufacturer claims the new products are particularly suitable for older homes, renovations in extreme climates. All models are said to provide “reliable” cooling and heating at temperatures spanning from -30 C to 50 C.

Chinese PV Industry Brief: UtmoLight starts perosvkite module production

UtmoLight says it has launched the world’s first gigawatt-scale perovskite solar module production line at a facility in Wuxi, China. The plant will annually produce 1.8 million panels, with a target of achieving 20% efficiency in mass production by 2025.

Research shows floating PV can reduce lake water temperature by 1.2 C

A before-after-control-impact study conducted at six French lakes for three years has revealed that PV coverage decreases water temperature by 1.2 C on average. The reduction in water temperature also occurred in areas of the lakes that were not covered with modules.

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Sinovoltaics updates PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking

The latest ranking based on Altmann-Z scores sees India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy retain the top three spots. But further below in the ranking, analysts see more firms with lower scores compared to the last quarter.

JinkoSolar sues Longi in Australia in third patent case this year

JinkoSolar has sued Longi for alleged patent infringement in Australia, its third legal action against the company this year, following filings in China and Japan. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court of Australia, claims that Longi used an unspecified solar cell technology.

China exports 235.9 GW of solar panels in 2024

China exported 235.93 GW of PV panels in 2024, a 13% increase over the previous year. Of this, 94.4 GW were shipped to Europe, down 7% from 2023.

China imposes export controls on critical minerals for thin-film PV

China has announced new export restrictions on materials essential for the thin-film solar industry, including critical minerals such as tungsten, tellurium, and indium.

India hits 10 GW of solar cell capacity

India’s solar cell manufacturing capacity will reach 50 GW to 55 GW by fiscal 2027, from 10 GW at the end of fiscal 2024, says Crisil Ratings

Tata Power inaugurates 4.3 GW solar factory

Tata Power’s TP Solar unit has opened a 4.3 GW solar cell and module factory in India. Women constitute 80% of the workforce at the facility.

Energy Storage

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The Hydrogen Stream: MENA H2 projects surge in 2024

Dii Desert Energy says hydrogen projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) surged to 117 installations in 2024, with 90% classified as green, while Plug Power has introduced the first-ever spot pricing program for liquid green hydrogen.

First four-hour battery storage in the Netherlands goes live

Rotterdam-based S4 Energy is now operating 10 MW / 40 MWh Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Netherlands.

Somalia opens solar-plus-storage tender

The Somali government has kicked off a tender for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 55 MW solar plant with a 160 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Mogadishu. The deadline for applications is April 14, 2025.

LCOE of grid-scale solar expected to drop 2% globally in 2025

A report from BloombergNEF said fixed-axis solar levelized cost of energy is expected to fall to $0.035/kWh, while battery energy storage LCOE is expected to decrease 11%.

Carrier launches new air-source heat pumps for commercial applications

Carrier, a US-based heating solutions provider, said its new AquaSnap 61AQ heat pump system can deliver high-temperature heating up to 75 C at outdoor temperatures as low as -7 C. The new product is available with capacities ranging from 40 kW to 140 kW.

What’s cooking in PV?

Scientists have conducted an analysis of 20 years of academic publications about PV-powered electric cooking and have found interest in the field peaked in 2021-2022 in both developing and developed countries. They have also outlined some potential future developments.