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Kuwait launches tender for 500 MW of solar

The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) is tendering two proposed solar plants in the Jahra region of Kuwait.
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US bill poses challenges to renewable energy industry

Proposed US budget could deter renewable energy development and weaken domestic manufacturing by phasing out key clean energy tax credits early, says a Wood Mackenzie analyst.
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Germany deploys 838.5 MW of PV in April

Germany installed 838.5 MW of solar in April as the PV market sharply contracted in the first four months of 2024, according to the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). Total installed capacity reached 104.9 GW by the end of April.
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Italy installs 1.24 GW of solar in Q1

Italy installed 1.24 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, a 19% decline from the same period in 2024, according to renewables association Anie Rinnovabili. The slowdown highlights mounting headwinds in the country’s PV market.
Markets & Policy

European Commission opens investment call including solar in Western Balkans

The European Commission has published a call for private companies to invest in the Western Balkans. Financial backing could be made available for participating projects in areas including the development of renewable energy sources. The deadline for exp...
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Croatia reaches 1 GW solar milestone

Croatia’s renewable energy association says the country has now deployed more than 1 GW of solar. Speaking at the site of an ongoing 99 MW project development, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said the green energy transition is one of the government�...
Energy Storage

Will MACSE auction put Italy at the front of battery deployment?

Italy expects a wave of subsidized utility-scale batteries to meet all national grid needs, attendees heard last week at the NetZero Milan summit.
Markets & Policy

Turbo Energy unveils new AI-powered large-scale energy storage solutions

The Sunbox Industry product, aimed at the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, offers a modular, scalable, and intelligent solution, according to the manufacturer. It can be scaled from 100 kW/172 kWh to 3 MW/15 MWh.

Press Releases

United Solar Polysilicon Announces Strategic Partnership with OQ Alternative Energy to Develop 700MW Photovoltaic Power Station

United Solar Polysilicon is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with OQ Alternative Energy, a prominent renewable energy developer in the Middle East. Together, the two companies will jointly develop a landmark 700-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power station, marking a significant milestone in the region's transition to sustainable energy.

LEAPTING robot will serve L&T’s 3.5GW scaled solar power project in Saudi Arabia, facilitating the adoption of an intelligent module mounting solutio

On May 15, 2025, LEAPTING Technology (hereinafter referred to as "LEAPTING") and Larsen & Toubro (hereinafter referred to as "L&T"), a prominent infrastructure enterprise in India, formally entered into a cooperation agreement at L&T's headquarters in Saudi Arabia.

DAH Solar releases New Inverter & Battery at Intersolar Europe 2025

DAH Solar shines at Intersolar Europe from May 7 to 9, 2025, showcasing its new Hybrid Inverter and Lithium-ion Battery Series.

Sineng Electric and Europower Enerji Ink MoU to Advance Energy Storage Deployment in Turkey and Cyprus

During Intersolar Europe 2025, Sineng Electric signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Europower Enerji, a prominent Turkey-based company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and EPC contracting of electrical and electromechanical systems.

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‘There’s no need to mimic male counterparts or fit outdated stereotypes’

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Christelle Mirailles, Business Development & Strategy at France's Equans Solar & Storage. She says women should embrace their uniqueness rather than to conform to traditional leadership molds. "We should champion authenticity and individuality, viewing differences as strengths rather than liabilities," she states.

High pressure brings solar surge to northwestern Europe

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that solar irradiance in the British Isles reached up to 35% above the norm during the first half of May, while The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany each recorded irradiance levels around 25% above average.

Middle East, Southeast Asia wafer makers ramp capacity amid record-low prices

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.

The next evolution in solar degradation, unavailability

US-based software provider Solesca presents new ways of handling PV system unavailability and solar module degradation. Engineers have a key role to play in this evolution, ensuring more accurate and reliable energy predictions for solar projects.

Flexibility options are a central concept for highly renewable energy systems research

To address the variability of renewable energy for a stable supply, 22 distinct types of flexibility options are found in 100% renewable energy systems research articles, categorized into power-to-X, energy storage, demand response, transmission and distribution grids, and curtailment.

Helping the maritime industry to decarbonize

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) highlights the transformative potential of green hydrogen and hydrogen-derived ammonia for decarbonizing the maritime industry. According to its experts, hydrogen could be soon be used as a maritime fuel, as ongoing innovation is slated to make hydrogen storage and transportation more viable over time.

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Bluetti Apex 300 with 2.7 kWh battery pricing now available ahead of launch

Bluetti has now launched the Apex 300 portable power station, bringing a new scalable power solutions for home backup, travel, and off-grid living.

Premier Energies, Sino-American Silicon plan 2 GW solar wafer plant in India

India’s Premier Energies and Taiwan’s Sino-American Silicon Products have signed a joint venture agreement that will see the development of a 2 GW solar wafer manufacturing plant in India.

Slovenian government approves largest solar project to date

Slovenia has approved its largest solar project to date, with energy company Dravska Elektrarna Maribor set to develop the 30 MW Zlatoličje-Formin plant in the country’s northeast.

Jordan kicks off 200 MW solar tender

A tender in Jordan is seeking an independent power producer to develop a 200 MW solar project on a build-own-operate basis. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is July 15.

French parliament eases solar mandate for large parking lots

The French National Assembly has passed an amendment to ease rules on outdoor parking facilities, drawing protests from solar and renewable energy stakeholders who warn it undermines climate progress.

Quebec utility targets 3 GW of solar by 2035

State-owned utility Hydro-Quebec has set out a plan to develop 11 GW of clean energy in the next decade, including 3 GW of solar. It is planning an initial 300 MW solar tender for individual projects no bigger than 25 MW.

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Is crystalline silicon solar resistant to electromagnetic fields?

Researchers in Burkina Faso have assessed the technical feasibility of PV systems near base transceiver stations and have found that solar modules with "optimal" boron doping levels may better resist the electromagnetic field effects.

WoodMac tips Australia to fall short of 82% renewables goal

Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia will fall well short of its target of 82% renewable generation by 2030 due to grid connection delays, inadequate investment, and moves from some state governments to scale back their clean energy ambitions.

Site selection for PV plants on coal gangue hills

Scientists have developed a novel method to identify which hills of coal waste are suitable for the construction of a solar plant. Their technique integrates GIS and the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution. They tested the new approach suburban areas of Yangquan City, China.

Research project examines PV-supported charging infrastructure for electric buses

The Kiel University of Applied Sciences analyzed the electrification of a bus fleet operated by the local public transport company in Pinneberg as part of the EMOSYN project. The results are viewed as a “blueprint for small and medium-sized public transport companies.”

India plans 50 MW floating solar plant at nuclear site

Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd. (NPCIL) has approached Ciel & Terre to install a floating solar plant on a sea water dyke at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, India.

UK investors back 50 MW of solar in Nigeria with $3.6 million

Konexa, Climate Fund Managers and Norfund have agreed a funding package totaling $3.6 million to support a 50 MW solar plant in Nigeria, alongside new grid connections.

Technology

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2D/3D perovskite solar cell based on dopant-free HTL achieves 25.9% efficiency

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a novel solvent process for pure and highly crystalline 2D perovskites, which they demonstrated in 2D/3D perovskite solar cells. A n-i-p champion perovskite solar cell had a power conversion efficiency of 25.9%, retaining 91% of the initial performance after 1,074 hours at 85 C using maximum power point tracking.

Can dimethyl ether replace propane as refrigerant in heat pumps?

New research from Spain has sought to understand if dimethyl ether and ternary mixtures of carbon dioxide, dimethyl ether and butane could represent an alternative to propane in heat pump systems. Their analysis has shown dimethyl ether could be the best alternative to R290, as it offers the highest coefficient of performance values for both cooling and heating, and avoids issues related to temperature glide.

Global PV dataset shows 2019-2022 data

Using Google Earth imagery and 2019-2022 Sentinel-2 datasets, Chinese scientists have developed a two-stage classification framework to obtain the annual global dataset of solar photovoltaic panels at 20-meter resolution from 2019 to 2022.

Biwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product

Biwatt has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.

Qcells tandem solar module passes critical stress tests

Qcells says its perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules have passed several independently verified stress tests. The South Korean module maker claims the results meet benchmarks for commercial acceptance of its tandem tech.

How to assess bifacial PV system performance on sloped terrains

Scientists have developed a precursor formulation for different PV simulation tools that can help calculate the expected performance of solar farms deployed on hilly slopes. Validation tests against an experimental setup showed an error of less than 3%.

Manufacturing

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Array Technologies releases solar tracker with 77 degree hail stow

Array Technologies has unveiled DuraTrack Hail XP, a ground-mount solar tracker engineered to withstand extreme hail and wind, featuring a 77-degree stow angle for added protection.

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Canadian Solar profit drops 92% in Q1

Canadian Solar says its net profit plunged nearly 92% in the first quarter of 2025 on falling margins, while China Energy Engineering Corp. (CEEC) says the Shanghai Stock Exchange has approved its targeted A-share issuance to raise up to CNY 15 billion (USD 2.09 billion) for energy projects.

‘Cybersecurity is a real problem, but the Reuters report should be taken with a grain of salt”

pv magazine spoke with Garikoitz Sarriegi, senior project manager at Kiwa PI Berlin Ibérica, about the Reuters report published on Wednesday that devices susceptible to spying and sabotage had been found in inverters and batteries from China.

New hybrid inverters for residential solar in India

India’s POM Systems & Services has developed new hybrid inverters with power ratings of 3 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW for residential solar applications.

All agrivoltaic system designs at a glance

Researchers in Sweden and Italy analyzed the economics of one-axis, vertical, and elevated PV systems for agrivoltaic applications, finding that overhead agrivoltaic systems may perform better the further south they are installed. The discounted payback period and levelized cost of electricity were also calculated and compared.

UK startup building solar power beaming tech for space applications

Three year old Space Solar has completed an 18-month engineering design and development project for key parts of its modular space-based solar power system.

Energy Storage

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Rising demand for home solar storage in Switzerland

Trade group Swissolar has called for a national energy storage strategy to support the growing popularity of home solar-plus-battery systems in Switzerland.

The Hydrogen Stream: Axpo reports progress on automated H2 project

Axpo has started remotely controlling a 2.5 MW hydrogen production facility (HPF) in Switzerland, while Statkraft says it will halt new green hydrogen projects amid market uncertainty.

Canadian Solar fund reports April shortfall amid Japan curtailments

Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund says April output fell 10.2% below forecast across its Japan portfolio due to increased grid curtailments, especially on the island of Kyushu.

pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Top tips and red flags to home solar

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world. The first part of the series aims to help homeowners looking to embrace PV identify the best installers on the market.

EBRD backs 1 GW solar-plus-storage project in Egypt with $30 million loan

Scatec has broken ground on Egypt’s first major hybrid solar and battery project after securing a $30 million equity bridge loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

U.S. off-grid specialist launches PV-powered EV charging station

Beam Global is launching in Europe a prefabricated and portable PV powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station that integrates a canopy-style structure, an inverter, a battery storage system, an EV charger and 4.3 kW* of solar PV.

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