Chile’s hybrid heroics
In 2024, Chile passed a law incentivizing battery development paired with utility-scale solar. This move quickly led to a flood of big battery project announcements, as the capacity payments model combined with arbitrage revenue means hybrid solar and storage is very profitable. By the end of 2026, Chile is expected to surpass 6 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) capacity.
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Investments in co-located solar-plus-storage reach $25 billion in H1, says BloombergNEF
Global renewable energy investment reached $327.5 billion in the first half of 2026, as capital shifted toward solar-plus-storage projects amid growing revenue uncertainty. US investment surged ahead of tax credit deadlines, while weaker activity in China and offshore wind weighed on the global outlook.
Aug 28, 2026
Wood Mackenzie raises Latin America storage forecast to 34 GW by 2035
Wood Mackenzie forecasts Latin America’s energy storage capacity to surge from 2.5 GW in 2025 to 34 GW by 2035, driven by renewable curtailment, grid constraints, auctions, and supportive policies. Chile leads deployment, while Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic are scaling up, though unclear revenue models, financing constraints, and regulatory gaps remain key barriers.
Aug 28, 2026
Canada’s solar sector sees growing momentum across differing provincial markets
While Canada’s provinces and territories continue to prioritise solar to different degrees, US tariff uncertainty is reinforcing national-level plans to invest in renewables and more integrated energy infrastructure.
Aug 28, 2026
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‘Inclusion means judging ideas on their merits’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Janine Wirth, Founder and Managing Director of Germany’s Ilanco GmbH. As a woman in a male-dominated, engineering-driven industry, she has faced questions about how she could develop a technical solution without the “expected” background. She argues that inclusion means judging ideas by their potential and results—not gender, credentials, or who is traditionally expected to solve the problem.
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Despite record U.S. heat in July, North American irradiance remains near average
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, despite record-breaking U.S. heat, North America’s net solar irradiance in July 2026 remained near the long-term average, with 75% of the continent within 5% of normal. Wildfire smoke in the Pacific Northwest and isolated heavy rainfall in Texas and the Northeast suppressed solar resources, offsetting otherwise stronger-than-average conditions.
Aug 21, 2026
How to protect solar assets from wildfires
The number of forest fires across Europe is rising. Countries in Central and Northern Europe are also increasingly affected. This article presents a range of preventive measures to protect photovoltaic systems from fire and reports on experiences in France.
Aug 21, 2026
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SolarWindow has launched ElectroFlex, an ultra-thin, flexible, self-adhesive solar product for flat and curved surfaces. The new product features 24.4% cell efficiency and targets transportation, aerospace, buildings and other weight-sensitive applications.
MRCool releases inverter heat pump for recreational vehicles
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Sharp unveils 11.5 kWh battery for residential use
Sharp is launching its Japan-made 11.5 kWh Eee Storage battery, offering 21% more capacity in a 35% smaller footprint, with AI-powered energy management and enhanced whole-home backup capabilities.
Available in Japan from September 8, 2026, the system targets higher solar self-consumption and delivers up to 4.2 kVA during outages, with the battery priced at JPY 3.751 million ($23,550).
Sweden could face 150,000 metric tons of end-of-life panels annually
Sweden decommissioned just 17 metric tons (MT) of solar panels in 2021, but a new industry roadmap warns that figure could reach 150,000 MT per year by around 2060, and says current recycling and reuse systems are not yet equipped to handle it.
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Chile’s hybrid heroics
In 2024, Chile passed a law incentivizing battery development paired with utility-scale solar. This move quickly led to a flood of big battery project announcements, as the capacity payments model combined with arbitrage revenue means hybrid solar and storage is very profitable. By the end of 2026, Chile is expected to surpass 6 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) capacity.
Aug 29, 2026
Grid upgrades critical for Colombian solar
Colombia’s cumulative solar capacity passed the 4.5 GW mark earlier in 2026, according to the government’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME). While it will likely fall short of the 6 GW target for non-conventional renewable energy set at the start of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s term, the country has seen an uptick in demand for solar, and is growing into one of South America’s leading PV markets.
Aug 28, 2026
Scaling up in Brazil
The 752 MW (AC) Assú Sol solar complex in northeastern Brazil is the largest operational PV project in multinational energy company Engie’s global portfolio. Guilherme Ferrari, renewable energy and storage director at Engie Brasil, spoke to pv magazine about the construction of the complex and the next phase of the nation’s solar rollout.
Aug 27, 2026
Argentina’s next era
Argentina’s solar sector is entering a new phase, writes pv magazine’s Luis Ini. As the country’s installed PV capacity nears 2.6 GW, demand is growing. This stems from the mining sector, projects connected to distribution grids, the upturn in self-consumption following tariff rises, and the first national tenders for large-scale battery storage. However, the market remains constrained by two structural limitations: transmission capacity and access to finance.
Aug 26, 2026
Brazil’s plan for a battery supply chain
Battery manufacturing in Brazil is being spurred by local content requirements for country’s December 2026 energy storage auction, as well as the financing terms from Brazilian development bank BNDES that are favorable to locally made products. Domestic and foreign suppliers are already announcing investments in battery manufacturing facilities.
Aug 25, 2026
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Wood Mackenzie raises Latin America storage forecast to 34 GW by 2035
Wood Mackenzie forecasts Latin America’s energy storage capacity to surge from 2.5 GW in 2025 to 34 GW by 2035, driven by renewable curtailment, grid constraints, auctions, and supportive policies. Chile leads deployment, while Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic are scaling up, though unclear revenue models, financing constraints, and regulatory gaps remain key barriers.
Aug 28, 2026
Canada’s solar sector sees growing momentum across differing provincial markets
While Canada’s provinces and territories continue to prioritise solar to different degrees, US tariff uncertainty is reinforcing national-level plans to invest in renewables and more integrated energy infrastructure.
Aug 28, 2026
Why China is struggling to consolidate its PV industry
pv magazine spoke with Alexander Brown, Senior Analyst at the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), about why consolidation in China’s PV industry is taking longer than expected, how the current downturn differs from previous overcapacity cycles, and why intense competition, technological change and local government support are making it difficult to remove excess manufacturing capacity.
Aug 28, 2026
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New materials in the frame
Solar cells, encapsulants, glass, backsheets, and virtually every PV module component have seen rapid changes and improvements over the past 10 years. During that time, module frames have seen relatively little innovation and remain a simple piece of formed aluminum. However, quality concerns, supply chain diversification, domestic content rules, and emissions reduction requirements have frame manufacturers eyeing alternative materials. And while aluminum isn’t going away, suppliers of steel and glass composite frames argue these materials come with various advantages.
Aug 20, 2026
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SolarWindow launches 0.85 mm-thick, self-adhesive solar film
SolarWindow has launched ElectroFlex, an ultra-thin, flexible, self-adhesive solar product for flat and curved surfaces. The new product features 24.4% cell efficiency and targets transportation, aerospace, buildings and other weight-sensitive applications.
Aug 27, 2026
Atmoce announces 8 kWh AC-coupled residential battery
Atmoce has launched an 8 kWh LFP residential battery featuring 5 kW output, extra-low-voltage architecture and 90% AC round-trip efficiency. The IP66-rated system offers up to 15,000 cycles, wall or floor mounting, and a 25-year warranty..
Aug 27, 2026
VSL PowerHive launches 261 kWh liquid-cooled BESS for C&I applications
VSL PowerHive has launched the P261, a 125 kW/261 kWh liquid-cooled BESS for commercial and industrial applications in India and international markets. The LFP-based system supports solar energy storage, peak-load management, backup power, EV charging, diesel generator reduction and microgrid applications.
Aug 27, 2026
Solar Group presents mounting system for fibre-cement roof
Solar Group unveiled Fibro+, a simplified mounting system for PV modules on fiber-cement roofs, designed to reduce components and installation steps. The company claims the system can cut installation time by up to 30% and labor costs by up to 25%, while offering structural strength and a 12-year warranty.
Aug 27, 2026
Hinen launches 13.68 kWh residential energy storage system
Hinen’s A15 residential energy storage system combines 3.6 kW to 15 kW hybrid inverters with 14.4 kWh LFP battery modules, each offering 13.68 kWh of usable capacity. Up to six batteries can be connected in parallel for 86.4 kWh nominal and 82.08 kWh usable capacity, with more than 8,000 cycles, IP65 protection and a 12-year warranty.
Aug 26, 2026
MRCool releases inverter heat pump for recreational vehicles
MRCool has launched a rooftop air-source heat pump for recreational vehicles, featuring DC inverter technology and both ducted and ductless configurations. The 115 V system can operate in off-grid setups, including RV electrical systems supplied by PV and battery storage.
Aug 26, 2026
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Chile’s hybrid heroics
In 2024, Chile passed a law incentivizing battery development paired with utility-scale solar. This move quickly led to a flood of big battery project announcements, as the capacity payments model combined with arbitrage revenue means hybrid solar and storage is very profitable. By the end of 2026, Chile is expected to surpass 6 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) capacity.
Aug 29, 2026
Investments in co-located solar-plus-storage reach $25 billion in H1, says BloombergNEF
Global renewable energy investment reached $327.5 billion in the first half of 2026, as capital shifted toward solar-plus-storage projects amid growing revenue uncertainty. US investment surged ahead of tax credit deadlines, while weaker activity in China and offshore wind weighed on the global outlook.
Aug 28, 2026
Wood Mackenzie raises Latin America storage forecast to 34 GW by 2035
Wood Mackenzie forecasts Latin America’s energy storage capacity to surge from 2.5 GW in 2025 to 34 GW by 2035, driven by renewable curtailment, grid constraints, auctions, and supportive policies. Chile leads deployment, while Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic are scaling up, though unclear revenue models, financing constraints, and regulatory gaps remain key barriers.
Aug 28, 2026
Canada’s solar sector sees growing momentum across differing provincial markets
While Canada’s provinces and territories continue to prioritise solar to different degrees, US tariff uncertainty is reinforcing national-level plans to invest in renewables and more integrated energy infrastructure.
Aug 28, 2026
Why China is struggling to consolidate its PV industry
pv magazine spoke with Alexander Brown, Senior Analyst at the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), about why consolidation in China’s PV industry is taking longer than expected, how the current downturn differs from previous overcapacity cycles, and why intense competition, technological change and local government support are making it difficult to remove excess manufacturing capacity.
Aug 28, 2026
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Scaling up in Brazil
The 752 MW (AC) Assú Sol solar complex in northeastern Brazil is the largest operational PV project in multinational energy company Engie’s global portfolio. Guilherme Ferrari, renewable energy and storage director at Engie Brasil, spoke to pv magazine about the construction of the complex and the next phase of the nation’s solar rollout.
Aug 27, 2026
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Europe’s solar resource surplus continues before late-August cloud shift
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Europe’s solar irradiance averaged 5% above the 2007–2025 norm in August 2026, with nearly three-quarters of the continent seeing above-average levels due to persistent high pressure and clear skies. Conditions shifted later in the month as cooler, cloudier weather reduced gains in western Europe, while central and eastern regions retained much of their irradiance surplus.
Aug 28, 2026
Ireland’s PV capacity reaches 3 GW
“With continued investment in solar – across homes, farms, businesses and large grid-scale projects – Ireland is building a growing source of homegrown, clean electricity, and strengthening our energy security,” said Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien following the milestone.
Aug 27, 2026
Sungrow breaks ground on 10 GWh battery storage factory in Egypt
Sungrow has begun construction of a $50 million BESS factory in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, targeting 10 GWh of annual production and an April 2027 start. The facility will supply Egypt’s growing storage market, including Scatec’s Energy Valley project, while strengthening Sungrow’s localized manufacturing presence across the Middle East and Africa.
Aug 27, 2026
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Machine learning improves irradiance prediction in bifacial PV systems
A Selçuk University researcher has compared six machine learning algorithms for predicting front- and rear-side plane-of-array irradiance in bifacial PV systems. Random forest delivered the best results for both sides, while rear-side irradiance proved more difficult to predict.
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Solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieves 27.3% efficiency
German researchers have developed a fully solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell using sequential evaporation, achieving a power conversion efficiency of 27.1%. The scalable approach also demonstrated significant stability, retaining 97.06% of its initial efficiency after 6,800 hours of dark storage under nitrogen.
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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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