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The Hydrogen Stream: Scandinavia, Italy may produce grid hydrogen by 2030

Aurora Energy Research says the global electrolyzer pipeline now totals around 1.3 TW, with 114 GW in development and 32% expected online by the end of 2026. The firm cites stronger EU policy support and growing momentum in hybrid power purchase agreements (PPAs).
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AI helps UK DSO deliver 4.4 GWh of day-ahead flexibility in one year

UK Power Networks day-ahead flexibility market allows consumers with electric vehicles, heat pumps and batteries to participate in distribution, transmission and wholesale markets, according to the distribution system operator (DSO) for London, east and ...
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IEA-PVPS calls for better data collection on floating PV

A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says limited long-term data on floating solar is creating uncertainty and hindering adoption.
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Azerbaijan inks three solar agreements with Chinese companies

The three projects comprise a 160 MW solar plant, a separate 100 MW solar facility and a 100 MW floating solar array with 30 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage. They will be implemented by Chinese companies working in collaboration with Azerbaija...
Manufacturing

Japan’s Toyo begins production at 2 GW solar cell plant in Ethiopia

Toyo Co. has started production at its 2 GW solar cell facility in Ethiopia, with plans to deliver more than 80 MW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cells by the end of April before scaling capacity to 4 GW.
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Germany allocates 2.63 GW in latest utility-scale PV tender

Germany’s latest auction for utility-scale solar concluded with prices ranging from €0.0399 ($0.0455)/kWh to €0.0488/kWh. The procurement exercise was significantly oversubscribed.
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Moldova maintains rejection of four bids from renewables auction

Moldova has upheld the disqualification of four bids in its first renewables auction, citing inexperience, non-compliant bank guarantees, and missing prior approvals. The tender committee says it plans to assess the remaining bids by the end of the month.
Energy Storage

Home batteries have same probability of catching fire as other appliances

New research from Germany shows that home batteries have much lower chances of being hit by fire than electric vehicles and most home appliances. The researchers warned, however, that fires in residential storage systems can be more dangerous than those ...

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EMPOWER NEW ENERGY and AFRIGREEN enter into a financing agreement to fund solar and storage systems for JUSTRITE in Nigeria

AFRIGREEN Debt Impact Fund and Empower New Energy are pleased to announce a debt financing deal that will unlock funding for at least 26 commercial-scale solar and battery storage plants across Nigeria. The agreement will provide more than 8,000 MWh of clean electricity annually to the off-taker, Justrite Superstores, reducing operational costs, creating dozens of new jobs, and cutting approximately 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

ib vogt and Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Break Ground on 29.99 MW Solar Project Under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme

International renewable energy development platform ib vogt is pleased to announce the groundbreaking on a 29. 99 MWp solar project after reaching financial close with Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia Sdn.

LONGi Solar Europe Powers LATAM Energy Shift with Key Utility-Scale Alliance

European Expertise Powers Multi-Continental Solar Deployment, Reinforcing BC Technology Leadership

Jinko ESS and Hunter PV Signe a 100MWh SunGiga ESS Strategic Agreement

Jinko ESS and Hunter PV have inked a 100MWh strategic agreement to roll out SunGiga C&I All-in-One energy storage systems in Australia. This collaboration focuses on empowering renewable energy for the C&I needs in local Australia.

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How robotics is reshaping solar module installation

With module sizes increasing, labor shortages worsening and workplace safety risks escalating, automation is a necessity.

Women in leadership should not adopt a ‘tough’ character

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to María del Puy Ayerra, Head of Business Development Iberia at Spain’s Zelestra. She encountered isolated experiences that reflected subtle gender bias – particularly the assumption that women in leadership must adopt a “tough” character to survive in a male-dominated environment. “These stereotypes can be limiting and disheartening, especially for women who lead with empathy, collaboration, and strength of vision,” she states.

Solar wafer price outlook turns pessimistic, global flows shift with evolving trade policies

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.

New WMO analysis underscores 2024’s solar anomalies

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, writes that while findings from the The European State of the Climate 2024 report align with its own solar analysis covering last year, differences in anomaly magnitude between the two datasets stem from the climatology periods used.

Who are the solar and wind champions?

In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) reveals that Sweden, Australia, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark are the leading countries for per capita solar and wind generation capacity. Furthermore, it explains that global solar capacity has been doubling every 3 years, and wind every 6 years, whereas fossil and nuclear capacity and generation have been almost static in recent years.

IEA’s World Energy Outlook systemically underestimates solar PV development

Since 1993, the World Energy Outlook (WEO) of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has been an authoritative report on energy statistics and guiding future energy supply and demand developments. An examination of these reports, however, indicates that even the most progressive of WEO scenarios has vastly underestimated the growth of renewable energy technologies, especially solar PV.

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Record quarter for UK heat pump installations as subsidies drive growth

MCS reports a record-breaking start to 2025 for certified heat pump installations, but the pace of deployment still falls short of 2028 targets. Subsidy support continues to drive heat pump adoption among UK consumers.

Indian developer commissions 92.1 MW of wind-solar hybrid capacity

CleanMax has commissioned a 92.1 MW wind-solar hybrid plant in Bengaluru, India, to power US tech giant Cisco’s India campus – one of its largest hubs outside the United States.

Australia completes 380 MW of solar, begins grid exports

Construction of the Aldoga Solar Farm on Australia’s central Queensland coast has been completed seven months ahead of schedule. The 380 MW PV plant has already exported its first 850 kW of clean electricity into the main national grid.

France deploys 1.4 GW of solar in Q1

France installed 1.4 GW of solar in the first quarter of 2025, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to 23.5 GW by the end of March.

Chinese PV Industry Brief: New solar additions hit 59.71 GW in Q1

China installed 59.71 GW of new solar in the first quarter of 2025, with 20.24 GW in March alone. National power generation capacity reached 3.43 TW, with solar accounting for 950 GW of the total.

Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid

Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable energy for the first time on April 16, with wind, solar, and hydro meeting all peninsular electricity demand during a weekday. Five days later, solar set a new record, generating 20,120 MW of instantaneous power – covering 78.6% of demand and 61.5% of the grid mix.

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New web tool helps find best tilt angle for south-facing bifacial PV plants

An international research team has created a new model that finds the best tilt angle for south-facing bifacial PV plants across Europe. The scientists also considered the Alpine region to examine the impact of mountains on optimal tilt angles.

Swiss startup offers project management software for solar installers

Software company Solarstream provides a project management tool for installation teams, including traditional PV installers and electricians serving the solar market. The software is suitable for projects of all sizes, from large-sized commercial and industrial to residential installations.

Rhoss launches reversible heat pumps

Conceived for industrial applications, the novel heat pumps can reportedly deliver hot water at 65 C from -10 C up to 35 C of external air, and hot water at 55 C down to -20 C of external air. Their coefficient of performance reaches up to 3.60.

Gautam Solar presents 23.69%-efficient 640 W TOPCon solar module

The Indian manufacturer said its new TOPCon solar panel is based on rectangular bifacial solar cells and is certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Net metering policies see significant revision in states across the U.S.

The recent 50 States of Solar report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies three trends in state policy activities and the top five distributed solar actions in Q1 2025.

California proposes break to rooftop solar contracts, raising average bills $63

Over one million California homes that invested in rooftop solar may have their net metering contracts rescinded under the proposed bill AB 942.

Technology

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TU Delft researchers build 23.4%-efficient heterojunction solar cell with localized front contacts

Researchers at the Delft University of Technology have developed a top-down processing method to synthesize the localized front contact architecture in heterojunction solar cells. The new technique reportedly enables to improve a cell's fill factor and resilience against ultraviolet-induced degradation.

1Komma5° releases residential battery for non-PV homeowners

1Komma5° has launched PowerHarvester, a lithium iron phosphate battery system for residential customers without solar. It is offering six power classes and storage capacities from 7.7 kWh to 27.2 kWh.

Low-cost conductive quantum dot inks for photovoltaics

An international research team has developed a method to economically synthesize and stabilize conductive colloidal quantum dot inks for solar applications. When used to make quantum dot films in large area PV devices they enabled a certified efficiency of 10%, with lab-sized cells based on the ink material achieving 13.40% efficiency.

TBEA unveils 400 kW string PCS, 6.25 MWh battery

The Chinese manufacturer has designed a new high-density 400 kW power conversion system (PCS) and 6.25 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to cut costs and boost deployment speed.

U.S. Commerce Department slaps unexpectedly high tariffs on solar imports

Coalition trade lawyer says the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final tariffs on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the highest rates he’s ever seen.

EVA-induced degradation has significant impact on power losses in TOPCon solar modules

New research from UNSW shows that EVA-encapsulated TOPCon solar modules under damp-heat testing can suffer significant power losses and fill factor drops. The study describes metallization degradation mechanisms driven by EVA-generated contaminants and demonstrates the effectiveness of metallization adjustments in reducing EVA-induced degradation rates

Manufacturing

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WorldOne Energies commissions 1.2 GW solar module line

WorldOne Energies has commissioned a 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing line that will produce its Supreme series n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) panels.

Avery Dennison debuts new pressure-sensitive tapes for PV modules

Avery Dennison has introduced a line of UV-resistant, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for PV modules. The new products support applications such as frame mounting, cell fixation, busbar bonding, and junction box installation.

Italian startup debuts waterproof carbon fiber solar panels for off-grid applications

Levante, an Italian carbon fiber solar PV design and engineering company, has introduced 110 W and 55 W panels for offgrid recreational applications. The modules are lightweight, semi-rigid and made with recycled carbon fiber material.

Teledyne Flir presents new PV inspection products

Teledyne Flir, a US-based sensing solutions company, has launched new PV inspection tools – including a clamp meter, irradiance meter, and I-V curve tracer – alongside two product kits targeting solar installers, utilities, and PV manufacturers.

Australian researchers build 2D/3D tin halide perovskite solar cell with 16.65% efficiency

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a 2D/3D tin halide perovskite (THP) solar cell with a certified efficiency of 16.65% and peak performance of 17.13%, maintaining stable output under continuous illumination for over 1,500 hours.

PV-driven heating, cooling system for supermarkets

Scientists in China have developed a novel PV-powered cooling and heating system that combines a water-cooled gas cooler and an air-cooled gas cooler. The system went through a series of simulations and showed it can potentially achieve a coefficient of performance of up to 7.34.

Energy Storage

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Bulgarian tender awards nearly 10 GWh of energy storage

Bulgaria’s standalone energy storage tender, which aimed to procure at least 3 GWh of cumulative usable capacity, ultimately awarded more than three times that amount.

E.ON partners with Superdielectrics to develop novel polymer-based energy storage

E.ON is now working with a UK-based battery tech firm to advance more environmentally friendly energy storage for households.

Virtual power plant for renewables trading under development in Greece

Optimus Energy has announced a virtual power plant for renewables trading on the Greek wholesale electricity and balancing market. Work is already underway, with Germany-based emsys VPP connecting over 3,500 solar and wind power plants in Greece to its software suite.

Almost 9 GW of utility-scale solar under construction in Africa

The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) says utility-scale solar projects are under development in 45 of Africa’s 54 countries, with more projects pairing solar and storage and emerging from direct negotiations between private developers and host governments.

Swiss researchers developing control algorithm for grid-forming inverters

Researchers at ETH Zurich have patented a grid-forming inverter algorithm that stabilizes frequency while protecting devices from damage by independently controlling frequency, voltage, and current.

UL battery safety standard updated for new storage chemistries

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) says the fifth edition of its ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A standard addresses technology such as sodium-ion batteries and new use-cases including rooftop installations.

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