Low concentrator photovoltaic receiver for wireless laser power transmission
Researchers in Span have developed a 3 × 3 low-concentrator photovoltaic (LCPV) receiver combining crossed compound parabolic concentrator (CCPC) optics with current-based cell grouping for wireless laser power transmission (WLPT) under non-uniform irradiance. The prototype achieved 16.3% power conversion efficiency.
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Chinese automotive glass giant announces vehicle-integrated solar roof
Fuyao Glass has confirmed mass-production capabilities for solar sunroof glass, with photovoltaic cells embedded in laminated automotive glass to power auxiliary vehicle loads. While reports have linked the technology to BYD models and cited high output and efficiency figures, these claims remain unconfirmed as Fuyao advances commercialization of vehicle-integrated PV.
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I-V screening for decommissioned PV modules
An automated I-V screening method identified 58.1% of decommissioned PV modules as suitable for second-life use, with those passing the screening showing a median estimated residual useful life of around 12 years. However, about 14% of modules that passed combined I-V and EL screening failed wet-leakage tests, highlighting the need to assess insulation safety separately from performance.
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As Europe overheats, solar module prices cool down
Europe’s record heat is driving up electricity demand while renewable energy deployment remains constrained by policy uncertainty. Solar module prices are broadly stable, with oversupply putting pressure on prices even as installers’ order books remain strong.
Aug 18, 2026
When heat becomes a stress test: What extreme temperatures mean for photovoltaic systems and battery storage
Photovoltaics rely on sunlight. Battery storage systems rely on absorbing and releasing energy precisely when the power grid needs it. Both sound like an ideal combination for hot summer days: plenty of sunshine, high generation, increased electricity demand due to cooling, and greater grid flexibility. In practice, it’s more complex.
Aug 14, 2026
What makes women join, stay and progress in Solar+?
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) announces its first contribution to SolarPower Europe’s Solar Jobs Report 2026. The article will explore women’s representation across the Solar+ industries and the factors influencing their attraction, retention and career progression. But to tell that story, WiSEu needs data, and this is where your voice is needed.
Aug 14, 2026
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The world’s most efficient solar panel goes on sale later this year
Solar manufacturer Tandem PV has secured nearly $1 billion in Letter of Intent (LOI) agreements for its next-generation solar modules. The high-efficiency panels feature a perovskite-silicon 4T (four-terminal) design. The company sees a clear path to increasing efficiency by 2% annually reaching 37% by 2030.
A. O. Smith launches CO₂ split heat pump water heater for residential use
A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, an outdoor split-system heat pump water heater using CO₂ refrigerant and designed for cold-climate operation down to -31.7 C. The system offers up to 303 L of storage, smart controls, leak and freeze protection, and a 10-year limited warranty.
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India’s model solar villages
India’s installed solar capacity has surged from 7 GW in 2016 to more than 150 GW in 2026 – a more than twentyfold increase. Driven primarily by large-scale solar projects, this progress has transformed India’s electricity mix and shown its ability to deploy solar at scale and at competitive costs. The next phase of India’s solar journey may see increased deployment of distributed generation, bringing economic benefits to rural communities, according to Shantanu Roy of the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy.
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Solar’s infrastructure obstacle
During the development of a recent utility-scale project in Texas’ ERCOT grid interconnection zone, Levona Renewables CEO Fernando Queiroz found his team spending more time evaluating transmission infrastructure, interconnection requirements, equipment availability, and utility procurement processes than discussing solar modules – a striking realization affecting project developers in the United States and beyond.
Aug 18, 2026
Making the data center business case
A data center can be built in 18 to 24 months, but connecting it to the grid is another matter, writes Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Europe industry lead at modeling software supplier Gridcog. Across Europe’s established hubs – the FLAP-D cluster of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin – the wait for a grid connection now runs from seven to 10 years, as data centers compete for capacity.
Aug 15, 2026
Off-grid in Angola
Portugal’s MCA group has switched on two large-scale off-grid solar-plus-storage projects in Angola since December 2025. Carlo Amado, the company’s chief operating officer of energies, spoke to pv magazine about how the projects fit into Angola’s rural electrification program, which aims to build 46 autonomous solar and storage minigrids to provide reliable electricity to 60 communities across six provinces.
Aug 14, 2026
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Agastya Energy plans 12 GW ingot, wafer factory in India
Agastya Energy plans to invest INR 78 billion ($815.8 million) to develop a 12 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The project will complement its planned 5 GW cell and module manufacturing capacity and strengthen India’s integrated solar supply chain.
Aug 17, 2026
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Chinese automotive glass giant announces vehicle-integrated solar roof
Fuyao Glass has confirmed mass-production capabilities for solar sunroof glass, with photovoltaic cells embedded in laminated automotive glass to power auxiliary vehicle loads. While reports have linked the technology to BYD models and cited high output and efficiency figures, these claims remain unconfirmed as Fuyao advances commercialization of vehicle-integrated PV.
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When solar is sold by AI agents
Wave Sales says its new AI voice agents can increase customer satisfaction and cut installer soft costs by helping to guide home solar customers through a multi-month installation process using the company’s proprietary memory layer and industry-specific integrations.
Aug 17, 2026
Kanion unveils residential monoblock outdoor heat pumps with 5.15 COP
Kanion’s Deluxe Series R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pumps span 6 kW to 30 kW, with COP up to 5.15, SCOP up to 5.13, and water temperatures up to 65 C. The units operate from −25 C to 43 C, use R32 refrigerant and 3D DC inverter technology, and feature a corrosion-resistant outdoor heat-exchanger coating.
Aug 17, 2026
Solinteg launches 10–30 kW three-phase hybrid inverter with 4 MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs
Solinteg has launched the M2HT 10–30K series of three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverters for residential and light-commercial solar-plus-storage systems, with eight models ranging from 9.9 kW to 30 kW. The inverters feature four MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs, backup capabilities, and energy-management functions including time-of-use tariffs, dynamic pricing, peak shifting and PV forecasting.
Aug 17, 2026
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Solar’s infrastructure obstacle
During the development of a recent utility-scale project in Texas’ ERCOT grid interconnection zone, Levona Renewables CEO Fernando Queiroz found his team spending more time evaluating transmission infrastructure, interconnection requirements, equipment availability, and utility procurement processes than discussing solar modules – a striking realization affecting project developers in the United States and beyond.
Aug 18, 2026
Portugal works towards 3 GW battery storage target by 2030
Portugal looks set to ramp up its battery storage capacity from 20 MW commissioned by the end of last year but the Portuguese Association Of Renewable Energy says success will depend on licensing, grid access and sufficient stable revenue streams.
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India’s model solar villages
India’s installed solar capacity has surged from 7 GW in 2016 to more than 150 GW in 2026 – a more than twentyfold increase. Driven primarily by large-scale solar projects, this progress has transformed India’s electricity mix and shown its ability to deploy solar at scale and at competitive costs. The next phase of India’s solar journey may see increased deployment of distributed generation, bringing economic benefits to rural communities, according to Shantanu Roy of the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy.
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Solar’s infrastructure obstacle
During the development of a recent utility-scale project in Texas’ ERCOT grid interconnection zone, Levona Renewables CEO Fernando Queiroz found his team spending more time evaluating transmission infrastructure, interconnection requirements, equipment availability, and utility procurement processes than discussing solar modules – a striking realization affecting project developers in the United States and beyond.
Aug 18, 2026
Making the data center business case
A data center can be built in 18 to 24 months, but connecting it to the grid is another matter, writes Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Europe industry lead at modeling software supplier Gridcog. Across Europe’s established hubs – the FLAP-D cluster of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin – the wait for a grid connection now runs from seven to 10 years, as data centers compete for capacity.
Aug 15, 2026
When heat becomes a stress test: What extreme temperatures mean for photovoltaic systems and battery storage
Photovoltaics rely on sunlight. Battery storage systems rely on absorbing and releasing energy precisely when the power grid needs it. Both sound like an ideal combination for hot summer days: plenty of sunshine, high generation, increased electricity demand due to cooling, and greater grid flexibility. In practice, it’s more complex.
Aug 14, 2026
Partial U.S. eclipse produced similar daily solar energy losses to higher-obscuration European locations
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the Aug. 12 solar eclipse caused highly variable irradiance losses across Europe and North America, shaped by obscuration, cloud cover, and the timing of the eclipse. However, eclipse-related power-market impacts varied much more, showing that irradiance loss or obscuration alone is not a reliable predictor of electricity-price effects.
Aug 14, 2026
India on track for record 50 GW of solar installations in 2026
India is on track to install a record 50 GW of solar capacity in 2026, driven by a rush to meet the ALMM-II deadline despite emerging cell supply constraints. Wood Mackenzie expects the resulting supply crunch to push system prices higher through 2027, while greater domestic manufacturing capacity gradually eases pressure.
Aug 14, 2026
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Low concentrator photovoltaic receiver for wireless laser power transmission
Researchers in Span have developed a 3 × 3 low-concentrator photovoltaic (LCPV) receiver combining crossed compound parabolic concentrator (CCPC) optics with current-based cell grouping for wireless laser power transmission (WLPT) under non-uniform irradiance. The prototype achieved 16.3% power conversion efficiency.
56 minutes ago
I-V screening for decommissioned PV modules
An automated I-V screening method identified 58.1% of decommissioned PV modules as suitable for second-life use, with those passing the screening showing a median estimated residual useful life of around 12 years. However, about 14% of modules that passed combined I-V and EL screening failed wet-leakage tests, highlighting the need to assess insulation safety separately from performance.
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UNSW researchers build 12.6%-efficient kesterite solar cell with lower open-circuit voltage losses
UNSW researchers developed a defect-engineering strategy for wide-bandgap CZTS solar cells that suppresses copper out-diffusion and harmful defects, achieving a 12.6% efficiency and 852.8 mV open-circuit voltage. The certified device reached 12.36% efficiency, highlighting the potential of improved defect control for kesterite and tandem photovoltaics.
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Study finds two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandems may not deliver optimal performance in all geographies
Researchers in China found that outdoor spectral variations can significantly reduce the energy yield of two-terminal (2T) perovskite-silicon tandems, with losses varying by location. Despite this, their higher efficiency and power density can deliver economic advantages, with LCOE and allowable module price premiums strongly dependent on geography.
Aug 18, 2026
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CAB® Solar highlights solar cable hanger solutions for agricultural projects
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.
Jul 29, 2026
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HyperStrong introduces C&I energy storage solutions at The smarter E 2026
The company emphasizes that its innovative configuration – splitting the standard 20-foot container in two – addresses weight and transportation issues common to traditional energy storage solutions.
Jul 27, 2026
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Topband showcases Ecosolex energy storage solutions at ees Europe 2026
At ees Europe 2026 in Munich, Topband presented Ecosolex, its dedicated brand for battery energy storage and smart energy management, together with C&I and residential energy storage solutions.
Jul 22, 2026
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