Design for all climates
From alpine snow loads to desert dust and tropical humidity, PV systems are increasingly being deployed in environments that place modules and components under very diverse stressors. As more solar moves into these regions, project design needs to look beyond nameplate efficiency to center around the climate it will face for decades.
31 minutes ago
France defines terms for long-term capacity auction
France’s energy regulator has proposed the parameters for the country’s first long-term capacity auction, covering the winter of 2030-31. The auction will target 82 GW of capacity, including 3 GW eligible for multi-year contracts, as France seeks to safeguard electricity supplies while limiting costs for consumers.
17 hours ago
Eskom kicks off tender for 6 GW of renewables-plus-storage
South African utility Eskom has launched a qualification process to select strategic partners for up to 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects. The portfolio will include at least 2 GW of solar and 1 GW/4 GWh of battery storage, with selected developers joining a five-year co-development and investment framework.
17 hours ago
Multiple grounding points cut lightning-induced overvoltage in solar panels by up to 55%
Researchers in Indonesia found that higher soil resistivity significantly increases lightning-induced overvoltage in PV systems. Their simulations also showed that multiple grounding points and connections closer to the lightning strike location can substantially reduce transient voltages.
17 hours ago
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Why leadership decides Italy’s energy security
At Solar & Storage Live Italia, panels organised by Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) and Solar+ Leaders argued that decisions made in a project’s first months, and the inclusive teams built to make them, matter as much to energy security as megawatts and capital.
Oct 10, 2026
Beyond gigawatts: Why India’s clean energy future depends on storage intelligence
The battery creates flexibility. The intelligence behind it determines how much of that flexibility the grid can harness. The next clean energy benchmark for India, therefore, might not just be a new number of gigawatts. It might be the ability to get the maximum out of every gigawatt.
Oct 10, 2026
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Sunbooster secures European patent for bifacial photovoltaic fences
Austrian company Sunbooster has secured a European patent for its bifacial solar fence technology, now protected in 18 EU member states. The company is expanding into France, where it has completed its first 3.7 kW installation using vertically mounted PV strips with a reported efficiency of 22.8%.
AuroraCell launches 9.7 kWh sodium-ion chromium oxide residential battery
The 48 V residential energy storage system uses sodium-ion NCO chemistry and offers 9.7 kWh of rated energy. AuroraCell claims a cycle life of 20,000 cycles at 100% depth of discharge and backs the battery with a 20-year warranty.
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Design for all climates
From alpine snow loads to desert dust and tropical humidity, PV systems are increasingly being deployed in environments that place modules and components under very diverse stressors. As more solar moves into these regions, project design needs to look beyond nameplate efficiency to center around the climate it will face for decades.
31 minutes ago
Follow the money
Since 2024, solar tracker companies in North America have invested more than $1.6 billion in corporate acquisitions, expanding beyond solar mounting to enter adjacent segments of the clean energy value chain. The majority of this capital has circulated within the United States, led by North America’s largest tracker suppliers. Lorenz Golser of S&P Global sees a wider strategy to build a one-stop shop for clean energy.
Oct 12, 2026
Can Beijing end the race to the bottom?
China is tightening the rules of solar competition through cost accounting, mandatory efficiency standards, tax changes and capacity controls. The real test is not whether prices rise, but whether excess capacity is removed and the industry can return to sustainable profitability without losing its global cost and technology edge.
Oct 10, 2026
Poly pricing and potential expansion
The United States has made significant changes to trade and energy policy in 2026. The enforcement of these policies and potential further changes on the horizon could reshape the solar market yet again. Jesse Pichel and Lev Seleznov of Roth Capital examine the potential impacts.
Oct 09, 2026
Everything’s bigger in Texas
By almost any measure, the story of solar power in Texas has been one of astounding success. The state is by far the country’s fastest-growing solar market. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) records nearly 54 GW of solar and more than 29 GWh of batteries have been installed, while Texas is also growing into a vital hub for the US solar manufacturing industry, as Ben Zientara reports.
Oct 08, 2026
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France defines terms for long-term capacity auction
France’s energy regulator has proposed the parameters for the country’s first long-term capacity auction, covering the winter of 2030-31. The auction will target 82 GW of capacity, including 3 GW eligible for multi-year contracts, as France seeks to safeguard electricity supplies while limiting costs for consumers.
17 hours ago
Beyond gigawatts: Why India’s clean energy future depends on storage intelligence
The battery creates flexibility. The intelligence behind it determines how much of that flexibility the grid can harness. The next clean energy benchmark for India, therefore, might not just be a new number of gigawatts. It might be the ability to get the maximum out of every gigawatt.
Oct 10, 2026
The Hydrogen Stream: Dutch researchers calculate green H2 costs as low as €7.2/kg
Researchers at the University of Groningen have calculated green hydrogen production costs of €7.2/kg to €7.3/kg using renewable power purchase agreements and hybrid electricity supply configurations, compared with €7.7/kg for wholesale electricity sourcing. The study found that long-term revenue guarantees are essential to making large-scale hydrogen projects financially viable.
Oct 09, 2026
PowerChina switches on 1 GW PV-CSP hybrid plant in northwestern China
PowerChina has completed grid connection of a 1 GW hybrid solar project in Qinghai province, China. The facility combines 900 MW of solar PV capacity with a 100 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant featuring eight hours of molten-salt thermal storage and a 20 MW electric heater to store surplus PV electricity.
Oct 09, 2026
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Design for all climates
From alpine snow loads to desert dust and tropical humidity, PV systems are increasingly being deployed in environments that place modules and components under very diverse stressors. As more solar moves into these regions, project design needs to look beyond nameplate efficiency to center around the climate it will face for decades.
31 minutes ago
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Risen releases 23.5%-efficient anti-glare heterojunction solar module
Risen Energy has unveiled a new anti-glare heterojunction solar module featuring a dual-layer optical design and a power output of up to 730 W. The bifacial panel achieves a maximum efficiency of 23.5% and has received Class AAA anti-glare certification from TÜV Rheinland.
21 hours ago
Sunbooster secures European patent for bifacial photovoltaic fences
Austrian company Sunbooster has secured a European patent for its bifacial solar fence technology, now protected in 18 EU member states. The company is expanding into France, where it has completed its first 3.7 kW installation using vertically mounted PV strips with a reported efficiency of 22.8%.
Oct 10, 2026
Beyond gigawatts: Why India’s clean energy future depends on storage intelligence
The battery creates flexibility. The intelligence behind it determines how much of that flexibility the grid can harness. The next clean energy benchmark for India, therefore, might not just be a new number of gigawatts. It might be the ability to get the maximum out of every gigawatt.
Oct 10, 2026
Spanish researchers reduce losses in organic solar cells by restricting emission angle
Spanish researchers have developed an optical cavity that reduces Boltzmann losses in organic solar cells by restricting photon emission angles. The approach could help push single-junction solar cell efficiencies beyond the Shockley-Queisser limit.
Oct 09, 2026
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Follow the money
Since 2024, solar tracker companies in North America have invested more than $1.6 billion in corporate acquisitions, expanding beyond solar mounting to enter adjacent segments of the clean energy value chain. The majority of this capital has circulated within the United States, led by North America’s largest tracker suppliers. Lorenz Golser of S&P Global sees a wider strategy to build a one-stop shop for clean energy.
Oct 12, 2026
France defines terms for long-term capacity auction
France’s energy regulator has proposed the parameters for the country’s first long-term capacity auction, covering the winter of 2030-31. The auction will target 82 GW of capacity, including 3 GW eligible for multi-year contracts, as France seeks to safeguard electricity supplies while limiting costs for consumers.
17 hours ago
Eskom kicks off tender for 6 GW of renewables-plus-storage
South African utility Eskom has launched a qualification process to select strategic partners for up to 6 GW of renewable energy and storage projects. The portfolio will include at least 2 GW of solar and 1 GW/4 GWh of battery storage, with selected developers joining a five-year co-development and investment framework.
17 hours ago
South Korea details auction market to replace renewable quota system
Draft rules for South Korea’s new renewables auction market provide for monthly difference payments from Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco), a separate track for projects up to 500 kW, and an exit route for renewable energy certificate (REC) spot-market sellers.
20 hours ago
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Design for all climates
From alpine snow loads to desert dust and tropical humidity, PV systems are increasingly being deployed in environments that place modules and components under very diverse stressors. As more solar moves into these regions, project design needs to look beyond nameplate efficiency to center around the climate it will face for decades.
31 minutes ago
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Australia backs goal of 150 million new rooftop solar systems globally by 2030
Australia has endorsed a global plan to double the number of homes in the world with rooftop solar, from 150 to 300 million by 2030 via the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration announced at the 2026 Pacific Pre-COP meeting in Fiji.
Oct 10, 2026
PowerChina switches on 1 GW PV-CSP hybrid plant in northwestern China
PowerChina has completed grid connection of a 1 GW hybrid solar project in Qinghai province, China. The facility combines 900 MW of solar PV capacity with a 100 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant featuring eight hours of molten-salt thermal storage and a 20 MW electric heater to store surplus PV electricity.
Oct 09, 2026
High defect rates drag down solar performance and yield, finds report
HelioVolta’s 2026 SolarGrade PV Health Report, based on inspections of nearly 8 GW across over 1,500 solar projects in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, found widespread safety and quality concerns, with 87% of projects requiring urgent corrective action and 8% facing critical issues.
Oct 08, 2026
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Spacebound silicon
Solar has a long history in powering satellites and space exploration, and high-powered devices based on multijunction PV cells made from “III-V” materials such as gallium arsenide or indium gallium phosphide have supplied this niche market as far back as the 1960s. But those devices are made with rare materials and complex processing, limited to small batches produced at high cost.
Oct 06, 2026
Multiple grounding points cut lightning-induced overvoltage in solar panels by up to 55%
Researchers in Indonesia found that higher soil resistivity significantly increases lightning-induced overvoltage in PV systems. Their simulations also showed that multiple grounding points and connections closer to the lightning strike location can substantially reduce transient voltages.
17 hours ago
Study identifies new PID degradation mechanism in medium-voltage PV modules
French researchers have found that increasing PV system voltage significantly worsens potential-induced degradation (PID), with encapsulant conductivity playing a key role in module performance. They also identified a new degradation mechanism involving partial discharges and electrical treeing, highlighting additional reliability risks for medium-voltage PV modules.
19 hours ago
Prices drive Pakistan’s metered solar, outages drive hidden uptake
A new study finds that Pakistan’s net-metering capacity is concentrated in the best-served, higher-income utility areas, while much of the country’s solar sits unregistered, off-grid and behind the meter where outages are worst.
Oct 09, 2026
Fraunhofer ISE demonstrates industrial heat pumps capable of producing steam at 160 C
Fraunhofer ISE has demonstrated that high-temperature heat pumps can supply industrial process steam at up to 160 C and operate effectively in district heating networks. The research highlights the importance of system design, hydraulic integration and operating strategies for ensuring efficiency and reliability under real-world conditions.
Oct 09, 2026
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SAJ Electric builds global image with “Relentless Energy” at its core
SAJ Electric is making a deliberate strategic shift from selling products overseas to building a global brand that is competitive beyond price. It’s recent activities in Australia illustrate the shift.
Oct 09, 2026
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Tongwei launches TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 rooftop solar module with 24.5% efficiency
Unveiled at Solar & Storage Live UK, the new module combines high power output, strong energy yield, and broad adaptability in a compact format, delivering up to 490 W with an efficiency of 24.5%.
Sep 28, 2026
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Midea Energy debuts broad storage portfolio at Solar & Storage Live UK
The company introduced its all-in-one ESS, standalone ESS, and intelligent energy management systems to the UK market for the first time and signed an exclusive UK distribution agreement with Project Better Energy.
Sep 24, 2026
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Sungrow brings PowerHarbor to Benelux homes for more value, less complexity
With net metering ending in the Netherlands on January 1, 2027, households with rooftop solar are rethinking how to use the electricity they generate. PowerHarbor is designed for homeowners considering storage.
Sep 23, 2026
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