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India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity in fiscal year 2025–26

Ember’s analysis found that about 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity generation was curtailed in fiscal year 2025–26, equivalent to 1.3% of total renewable generation, to keep coal-fired power plants operating at their minimum technical load. The report estimates that around 10 GWh of energy storage, charged during peak midday solar generation hours, would have been sufficient to absorb this surplus renewable output, maintain coal plants above their minimum technical load, and avoid the curtailment altogether.
Uma Gupta
13 hours ago
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Korean developers propose 500 MW solar project in Zambia

A Korean delegation is in talks with the Zambian government to build a 500 MW solar project in Zambia. A government ministry says the project is large enough to close a third of the country’s current energy deficit.
Patrick Jowett
13 hours ago
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Rept Battero unveils 320 Ah sodium-ion cell for long-duration storage

Rept Battero has unveiled a 320 Ah sodium-ion battery cell for long-duration energy storage, claiming more than 20,000 cycles. Commercial production is scheduled to start in 2027.
Vincent Shaw
13 hours ago
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Solar sector corporate funding increases 131% year-over-year

Total corporate funding into the solar sector, including venture capital, public market financing, and debt financing, reached $11.1 billion through the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from Mercom Capital Group.
Ryan Kennedy
14 hours ago
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China Resources New Energy launches Shenzhen IPO targeting record $3.4 billion raise

The proceeds will fund 7.18 GW of wind and solar projects across China, supporting the company’s expansion and its parent’s strategy to separately list its renewable energy business on the mainland.
Vincent Shaw
14 hours ago

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Oil in turmoil, solar stays stable

Soaring energy costs have grabbed headlines around the world the past two months, but prices across the solar supply chain are marching to their own beat, writes Hanwei Wu of OPIS. Oversupply in Asia continues to distort markets, with either sharp price falls or tepid price gains.
OPIS
May 25, 2026
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The real cybersecurity debate around chinese inverters is only just beginning

The European Commission’s move to restrict funding for projects using high-risk inverter vendors marks a turning point for solar cybersecurity. In this article, Uri Sadot, founder of SolarDefend and a longtime renewable energy cybersecurity specialist, explains why banning Chinese inverters may support Europe’s strategic independence, but will not solve the sector’s cybersecurity challenge. The road to greater security must include clear technical standards, stronger asset visibility and practical implementation of NIS2.
Uri Sadot – CEO of SolarDefend
Jun 16, 2026
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‘If I notice a woman being interrupted or overlooked, I intentionally bring the word back to her’

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Josefin Berg, Associate Director – Renewables Markets – Horizons at S&P Global. She warns that the so-called “eclipse” moments, when women are interrupted or overshadowed in discussions, require vigilant, inclusive leadership that actively restores and amplifies overlooked voices.
Women in Solar+
Jun 12, 2026
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Hot weather and clear skies give Europe a bumper May

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Europe’s May weather was marked by a mid-month Arctic cold outbreak followed by a persistent heat dome that brought clear skies, record temperatures, and above-average solar irradiance across much of Central and Western Europe. While the blocking high boosted irradiance by up to 25% in some regions, cloudier conditions on its fringes left areas such as Scotland, Ireland, and Norway with below-average solar resource.
Solcast
Jun 12, 2026
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India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity in fiscal year 2025–26

Ember’s analysis found that about 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity generation was curtailed in fiscal year 2025–26, equivalent to 1.3% of total renewable generation, to keep coal-fired power plants operating at their minimum technical load. The report estimates that around 10 GWh of energy storage, charged during peak midday solar generation hours, would have been sufficient to absorb this surplus renewable output, maintain coal plants above their minimum technical load, and avoid the curtailment altogether.
Uma Gupta
13 hours ago
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Spain records 397 hours of negatives prices in Q1

Spain faces a surge in negative electricity prices driven by rapid solar growth outpacing short-term demand, exposing vulnerabilities in merchant renewable projects. Spanish PV association UNEF argues the imbalance is temporary, as new electricity-intensive demand is expected to materialize within 3–5 years.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
15 hours ago
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Kyrgyzstan switches on 175 MW of solar

The commissioning of the first phase of a planned 1.9 GW solar project represents Kyrgyzstan’s largest operational solar site to date.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 16, 2026
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Liberia’s first utility-scale solar plant begins operating

The 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park is set for a 10 MW expansion after the government of Liberia signed a financing agreement with the World Bank during the inauguration ceremony.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 15, 2026
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Oil in turmoil, solar stays stable

Soaring energy costs have grabbed headlines around the world the past two months, but prices across the solar supply chain are marching to their own beat, writes Hanwei Wu of OPIS. Oversupply in Asia continues to distort markets, with either sharp price falls or tepid price gains.
OPIS
May 25, 2026
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Rept Battero unveils 320 Ah sodium-ion cell for long-duration storage

Rept Battero has unveiled a 320 Ah sodium-ion battery cell for long-duration energy storage, claiming more than 20,000 cycles. Commercial production is scheduled to start in 2027.
Vincent Shaw
13 hours ago
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Dunext releases 261 kWh C&I storage system

Dunext has launched a 261 kWh PowerHill C&I energy storage system with LiFePO4 batteries, liquid cooling, 125 kW power output, IP55 protection, and scalable deployment of up to 10 units in parallel.
Lior Kahana
16 hours ago
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Fox ESS to unveil new products alongside rebranding at Intersolar Europe 2026

Fox ESS will showcase its new branding at Intersolar Europe 2026 with an expanded exhibition presence that offers over 300㎡ of space dedicated to new products, immersive brand storytelling, and its global campaign message: “The Champion’s Choice.”
Fox ESS
16 hours ago
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Terris Energy launches monobloc air-to-water heat pump for multi-unit residential buildings

Terris Energy has launched a 60 kW version of its T-DUO hybrid monobloc heat pump, extending its existing range to better serve mid-sized collective and tertiary buildings in renovation and new-build projects. The R290-based hybrid system combines an air-to-water heat pump with a gas condensing boiler in a compact platform designed for simplified integration.
Emiliano Bellini
19 hours ago
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Inside PV manufacturing: Solarge’s module factory in Netherlands

Solarge is a Dutch manufacturer that produces ultra-lightweight, fully recyclable solar modules at an automated plant in Weert, in the southern Netherlands.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jun 16, 2026
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UtmoLight launches new perovskite solar module series

UtmoLight unveiled its Chuangshi S2 and S1 perovskite modules at SNEC 2026, targeting durability and lightweight deployment challenges that have limited commercial adoption of perovskite PV. The 500 W S2 module is designed for harsh weather conditions and certified for high mechanical loads, while the ultra-light S1 targets distributed PV, BIPV and low-load rooftop applications.
Vincent Shaw
Jun 16, 2026
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Oil in turmoil, solar stays stable

Soaring energy costs have grabbed headlines around the world the past two months, but prices across the solar supply chain are marching to their own beat, writes Hanwei Wu of OPIS. Oversupply in Asia continues to distort markets, with either sharp price falls or tepid price gains.
OPIS
May 25, 2026
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India curtailed 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity in fiscal year 2025–26

Ember’s analysis found that about 2.1 TWh of renewable electricity generation was curtailed in fiscal year 2025–26, equivalent to 1.3% of total renewable generation, to keep coal-fired power plants operating at their minimum technical load. The report estimates that around 10 GWh of energy storage, charged during peak midday solar generation hours, would have been sufficient to absorb this surplus renewable output, maintain coal plants above their minimum technical load, and avoid the curtailment altogether.
Uma Gupta
13 hours ago
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Solar sector corporate funding increases 131% year-over-year

Total corporate funding into the solar sector, including venture capital, public market financing, and debt financing, reached $11.1 billion through the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from Mercom Capital Group.
Ryan Kennedy
14 hours ago
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China Resources New Energy launches Shenzhen IPO targeting record $3.4 billion raise

The proceeds will fund 7.18 GW of wind and solar projects across China, supporting the company’s expansion and its parent’s strategy to separately list its renewable energy business on the mainland.
Vincent Shaw
14 hours ago
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Spain records 397 hours of negatives prices in Q1

Spain faces a surge in negative electricity prices driven by rapid solar growth outpacing short-term demand, exposing vulnerabilities in merchant renewable projects. Spanish PV association UNEF argues the imbalance is temporary, as new electricity-intensive demand is expected to materialize within 3–5 years.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
15 hours ago

Applications & Installations

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BBDF 2026: financing, grid fees, flexibility and growth

More than 530 delegates from across Europe’s fast-growing battery energy storage system (BESS) sector gathered in Frankfurt for the second annual Battery Business & Development Forum (BBDF), jointly organized by pv magazine and ESS News, Conexio-PSE, and SolarPower Europe. Engaging presentations, lively discussions and the chance to connect with industry leaders from across key markets made this year’s event a major success.
Matthew Lynas
May 11, 2026
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Korean developers propose 500 MW solar project in Zambia

A Korean delegation is in talks with the Zambian government to build a 500 MW solar project in Zambia. A government ministry says the project is large enough to close a third of the country’s current energy deficit.
Patrick Jowett
13 hours ago
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Mining company opens 30 MW solar tender in Botswana

A tender is open in Botswana for a 30 MW solar project that will supply electricity to a diamond mine. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is July 10.
Patrick Jowett
14 hours ago
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Fraunhofer IOSB-AST assesses economic viability of long-term PV electricity procurement for steel plants

Fraunhofer IOSB-AST has assessed the economic viability of long-term electricity procurement from a solar park for Stahlwerk Thüringen GmbH (SWT), providing a basis for further negotiations. The analysis highlights the role renewable energy can play in supporting a cost-effective electricity supply for industrial consumers.
Jochen Siemer
19 hours ago
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Kyrgyzstan switches on 175 MW of solar

The commissioning of the first phase of a planned 1.9 GW solar project represents Kyrgyzstan’s largest operational solar site to date.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 16, 2026
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Welsh rugby stadium goes solar with 1.5 MW PV array

Welsh Rugby Union claims stadium array is largest installed on a UK sports venue to date, with generating capacity to power more than 50 matchdays. Historic horse racing venue Ascot also adds solar as part of broader sustainability drive.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 16, 2026
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New Zealand’s largest rooftop solar installation comes online

New Zealand commercial solar company Sunergise has switched on the country’s largest-yet rooftop solar system, commissioning a 5.3 MWp array installed at an industrial site in Auckland.
David Carroll
Jun 16, 2026
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Research & Development

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When glass gives way

Instances of cracks in PV module glass started appearing about five years ago. Spontaneous glass breakage is now one of the solar industry’s top issues, but manufacturing pressures and a lack of standards are hindering solutions.
Lior Kahana
May 11, 2026
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Korean scientists build shingled solar module for thermoelectric generators

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research developed a shingled photovoltaic module designed for efficient integration with thermoelectric generators (TEGs) to harvest waste heat via the Seebeck effect. The series-connected strip architecture enables high-voltage, low-current operation that reduces TEG resistance losses, achieving scalable, load-resilient PV–TEG systems with improved efficiency and reliability.
Emiliano Bellini
16 hours ago
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Perovskite tandem PV for agrivoltaics

Researchers evaluated “farm-to-fork” life-cycle impacts of agrivoltaic lettuce systems using perovskite–silicon and perovskite–perovskite tandem PV, comparing them with conventional silicon PV across major US growing regions. The study finds that integrating advanced tandem solar with farming can reduce irrigation demand and significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions—potentially offsetting up to 30.9 million tons of CO₂ and saving around 8.4 billion m³ of water annually under favorable conditions.
Lior Kahana
18 hours ago
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Satellite breakthrough enables accurate panel-scale temperature mapping for solar farms

A Chinese research team has developed a scene-aware panel surface temperature (PST) retrieval model for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants using MODIS thermal infrared satellite data. The method corrects for mixed-pixel effects, array geometry, and PV-specific directional emissivity to enable accurate panel-scale temperature estimation from space.
Lior Kahana
Jun 16, 2026
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Scientists build PEDOT:PSS-free all-perovskite tandem solar cell with 29.1% efficiency

PEDOT:PSS is commonly used as a hole transport layer in perovskite solar cells because it combines high transparency, good conductivity, and suitable energy-level alignment, but its moisture sensitivity and acidity can damage perovskite layers and limit long-term stability. In contrast, replacing it with a phenothiazine-based self-assembled monolayer allows better interfacial control during crystallization, lowers defect densities, and enables highly efficient all-perovskite tandem devices with a reported efficiency of 29.1%.
Emiliano Bellini
Jun 16, 2026

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Jun 15, 2026
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First 9-in-1 heat pump transforms load into an energy hub

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Differ Power
Jun 12, 2026
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Tongwei debuts BIFIMAX module for projects requiring high-bifaciality

With 90±5% bifaciality, TNC BIFIMAX 670 W can reduce CAPEX by 0.87 euro cents per Watt. The new solution, designed for high-latitude, high-albedo markets, will be showcased by Tongwei at this year’s Intersolar Europe in Munich.
Tongwei
Jun 11, 2026
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