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Solis releases three-phase string C&I inverters with fuseless design

The Chinese inverter said its new inverters have an MPPT current of up to 54 A and support more than a 150% DC/AC ratio. The new products also feature a maximum efficiency of 98.8% and a European efficiency rate of 98.3%.
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Tunisia launches 200 MW solar tender

The Tunisian authorities have launched tenders for two 100 MW solar plants.
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European consortium develops perovskite-CIGS tandem modules for distributed solar PV

A European project aims to develop flexible tandem perovskite-CIGS solar technology to make 25%-efficient 100 cm2 modules with a variety of substrates for decentralized solar PV applications. The project entails using processes that are scalable for roll...
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Swiss company Synhelion to start producing solar fuels in Spain in 2027

The company has signed a long-term purchase agreement for solar gasoline with AMAG Group, which will purchase 50,000 liters of solar gasoline per year from Synhelion's RISE plant in Spain starting in 2027.
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UAE, Italy, Albania announce cross-border green energy cooperation plans

The United Arab Emirates, Italy, and Albania plan to cooperate on gigawatt-scale renewable projects in Albania and a cross-border transmission link to deliver power to Italy.
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Wind tunnel tests show spacing between panels is key to reduce soiling

Scientists have placed four PV panels in a 21-meter wind tunnel and run different tests regarding tilt angles, mounting height, spacing, and incoming flow direction. They found that when the spacing between panels exceeds twice the panel height, the mutu...
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Open-source dataset for rooftop PV generation in urban environments

A group of scientists has developed an open-source dataset comprising three years' worth of data from Hong Kong’s largest behind-the-meter rooftop solar power project. Power generation was collected at 5-minute intervals, and meteorological data at 1-m...
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US bans five Chinese PV firms under Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), the US authorities have banned five Chinese companies from providing products and services in the United States.

Press Releases

SMART ENERGY WEEK [February] 2025 reveals conference lineup & new exhibit area

This renowned show in the energy sector, organised by RX Japan Ltd. , is set to welcome attendees on February 19–21, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight.

Huasun Marks 10 GW in Global Shipments, Ushering in New Chapter for HJT Solar Technology

Huasun Energy has achieved a remarkable milestone by exceeding 10 GW in cumulative heterojunction (HJT) product shipments as of December 2024. This includes an impressive 6 GW shipped in 2024, with over 1 GW delivered in December alone, underscoring HJT’s growing role in shaping the future of solar energy.

AIKO Partners with Nordlys NTNU to Drive Solar Innovation in the World Solar Challenge

AIKO is proud to announce its collaboration with Nordlys NTNU, the innovative solar car team from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. This partnership reflects AIKO’s commitment to supporting cutting-edge sustainability initiatives and advancing renewable energy solutions.

Solis Inverters Now Listed on Hawaiian Electric’s Qualified Equipment List

Solis is proud to announce that its residential high-voltage hybrid inverters (3. 8-11.

Opinion & Analysis

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Optimizing photovoltaic systems: Best practices for economic, technical key performance indicators

As the global solar energy industry grows, so does the need for accurate monitoring of performance and financial viability. The latest report by IEA PVPS Task 13, “Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Economic and Technical KPIs,” provides a comprehensive framework to address this issue. This article explores the importance, methodologies, and applications of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with a focus on their role in optimizing PV systems.

The fastest energy change in history continues

Solar and wind are being installed at a rate that is five times faster than all other new electricity sources combined. This offers compelling market-based evidence that PV and wind are now the most competitive and practical methods for deploying new generating capacity.

European solar market 2024-2025: balancing growth, challenges and opportunities

Markus Hoehner and Rajan Kalsotra, CEO and Senior Consultant at the Bonn-based EUPD Research, discuss the growth trajectory, challenges and opportunities within the EU solar PV market, focusing on policy support, pricing trends, module shipments and future projections.

GPM awaits tariff support, Chinese polysilicon futures injects boost

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.

From equality to equity: powering inclusive leaders in the solar sector

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) reflects on the need for tangible DEI practices and inclusive leaders who understand the meaning of equity and diversity to create inclusive environments that acknowledge individual needs and systemic barriers. Addressing these aspects is critical to fuel innovation, creativity, and resilience to overcome the challenges of our sectors in the energy transition.

Bright US Midwest contrasts with cloudy coasts in 2024

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the US Midwest enjoyed exceptional conditions with irradiance up to 10% above normal across the year, while areas along the Gulf Coast and much of the West Coast experienced slightly below-average sunshine.

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U.S. scientists building magnetocaloric heat pump with high system power density

Developed at the U. S. Ames National Laboratory, the novel magnetocaloric heat pump utilizes gadolinium as the working medium and reportedly matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance. The system is based on a packed-particle bed active magnetic regenerator, a magnetic source composed of permanent magnets and high permeability magnetic steel.

U.S. startup offers solar-oriented software for site-specific weather, variability scenarios

Sunairio has launched software that features high-resolution historical climate data and high-resolution future climate models to provide insights into site-specific risks. It recently raised venture capital to expand into new markets for its solar and wind portfolio-oriented software.

Adani Green Energy hits 11.6 GW of operational renewables capacity

Adani Green Energy commissioned 3.13 GW of renewable energy capacity – 2.69 GW of solar and 438 MW of wind power – in the April-December 2024 period, taking its cumulative operational capacity to 11.6 GW.

Polat Energy, Rolls-Royce partner on Turkey’s largest battery storage project

Polat Energy and Rolls-Royce are collaborating on Turkey’s biggest battery energy storage project, a 132 MWh system co-located with an operating wind farm.

Regulations, solar resources shaping growth of US energy storage

A new report from GridBeyond examines how regulations and solar resources drive prices in the United States.

Argentina achieves renewables record in November with installed solar at nearly 2 GW

Renewable energy sources accounted for a total generation of 2,249 GW/h, of which 68% came from wind and almost 20% from photovoltaics, according to a report from the Argentine Wholesale Electricity Market Clearing Company. In addition, PV capacity is expected to surpass 2 GW in the coming months.

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A closer look at Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi’s 2 GW desert wonder

The 2 GW Al Dhafra solar park covers an area of 21.5 square km in the sandy outskirts of the suburb Dhafra near Abu Dhabi. pv magazine visited to get the lowdown on the plant’s specs and how it is contributing to the local energy landscape.

New tool tips solar to supply 50% of global energy demand by 2035

Solar energy will satisfy more than 50% of global energy demand within a decade, according to a new modeling tool that also predicts solar costs will continue falling by 10% a year.

Led by PV, renewables in Chile account for 50% of installed capacity

The latest report from the National Electric Coordinator allocates renewable energy sources 37.78% of electricity generation for the month of November.

PV capacity reaches 52 GW in Brazil

According to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSolar), the PV sector has generated more than 1.5 million green jobs in the country since 2012. The recent increase in import taxes, however, is hampering that growth, the association warns.

Energy communities reach combined capacity of 74 MW in France

Collective self-consumption in France has more than doubled since 2023, reaching nearly 700 operations with approximately 8,500 participants throughout the country.

Miniature field testing shows alpine PV array performs better than expected

Researchers have constructed a miniature PV field at an altitude of 2,500 m in Switzerland. They tested it across 80 different positioning settings and compared the results to the guidelines provided by the Swiss government for a subsidy program. They found that the simulated yield was underestimated by up to 16%.

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Scientists design concentrating PV system equipped with cooling, waste heat recovery tech

Scientists in Iran have designed a CPV system that integrates a paraffin-based nanomaterials cooling system with fin, as well as thermoelectric generators that turns wast heat into electricity. Simulated results demonstrated that, with the cooling system in place, the PV efficiency improves by approximately 16.46% in clean conditions.

Optimized gettering can improve heterojunction solar cell efficiency by 0.21%

Researchers in China have investigated the impact of phosphorus diffusion gettering on industrial silicon heterojunction solar cell and have found that, with an optimized gas flow, higher efficiencies can be achieved.

Swiss startup offers demand side management software to manage energy flows

Swiss-based Hive Power has launched Flexo to optimize grid-connected devices, enabling flexibility in markets with dynamic tariffs. The Flexo solution has interfaces to integrate inverters, home energy management systems, charging point managements systems, meters, and other internet of things (IoT) devices.

Laser tools for solar pylon, tracker alignment

Laser Tools Co. updated its laser-guided toolkits for ground-mounted solar installations.

Sodium-ion batteries face uphill struggle to beat lithium-ion on cost

A new Stanford University study finds that there are several several key routes that sodium-ion battery developers can take to compete on price, specifically against a low-cost variant of the lithium-ion battery known as lithium iron phosphate (LFP).

Sungrow launches new inverter for C&I applications

Sungrow says its new SG150CX inverter, launched this week at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, achieves 98.8% efficiency and 98.2% European efficiency. It is designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications.

Manufacturing

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GoodWe unveils hybrid inverters for homes with weak wireless service

GoodWe says its ES Uniq Series hybrid inverters suit on-grid and off-grid applications, offering a maximum efficiency of 97.6% and a European efficiency of 96.2%.

Huasun debuts 720 W solar modules for vertical PV projects

Huasun has launched its 720 W Kunlun G12 dual-glass bifacial solar panels for vertical PV projects at the World Future Economic Summit in Abu Dhabi. The panels feature a 23.2% power conversion efficiency and enhanced mechanical stress resistance with a steel alloy frame.

Chinese startup unveils flexible perovskite photovoltaic modules with 15.6% efficiency

Mellow Energy claims its ML-Flex panel is currently the world’s largest flexible perovskite solar module. Available in five versions with power output ranging from 260 W to 300 W, the module measures 1,200 mm x 1,600 mm and weighs only 2.04 kg.

Inverted perovskite solar cell based on self-assembled bilayer achieves 26.08% efficiency

The proposed bilayer is used as a hole contact material that ensures an improved adhesive contact with the perovskite film. It consists of a phosphonic acid self-assembled monolayer with an upper layer made of an organic compound known as triphenylamine.

The impact of wind-induced vibrations on solar modules

Researchers from the UAE and Singapore have assessed how wind-induced vibrations increase mechanical stress in PV panels and have found these vibrations could lead to microcracks, more serious mechanical failures, misalignments, and ultimately to the system collapse.

Researchers develop high transparency nanocellulose film for photovoltaics, packaging

The nanocellulose film can be used for light management as its light scattering is adjustable. It also exhibits a transmittance of over 80% at 550 nm.

Energy Storage

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Indian battery manufacturer opens 1.5 GWh lithium-ion plant for EVs, storage

Neuron Energy has opened a 1.5 GWh lithium-ion battery plant in Chakan, India, to produce batteries for electric vehicles, energy storage, and telecom solutions.

China’s REPT Battero to build battery factory in Indonesia

China’s REPT Battero has revealed plans to build a lithium-ion battery plant in Indonesia, targeting 8 GWh of annual production capacity in the first phase.

Masdar, EWEC announce 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi

Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) plan to build a $6 billion, 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi, with operations set to start by 2027.

Greece launches C&I battery storage subsidy program

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy’s Storage Systems in Businesses program opened this week for the submission of applications, with a budget of EUR 153.7 million ($157.7 million).

Sodium-ion batteries key for India’s storage manufacturing ambitions

A new report says sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), made from abundant materials, could help India to reduce its dependence on imports to meet its energy storage needs.

Where will lithium-ion battery prices go in 2025?

After tumbling to record low in 2024 on the back of lower metal costs and increased scale, lithium-ion battery prices are expected to enter a period of stabilization.

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