EU plans 2025 energy storage package
The European Commission says it will introduce an energy storage package in 2025, as outlined in a new report on progress by member states toward 2030 clean energy targets.
Mongolia kicks off solar tender
The Mongolian government is seeking an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor to build a 19.8 MW solar plant in western part of the country. The deadline for applications is July 16.
Hybrid deep learning model for PV forecasting in scenarios with considerable fluctuations
Researchers in China conceived a new PV forecasting approach that integrates causal convolution, recurrent structures, attention mechanisms, and the Kolmogorov–Arnold Network (KAN). Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model outperforms 10 existing forecasting models.
Scientists discover new failure mode in LECO-treated TOPCon solar cells
An international research team has observed a significant increase in series resistance in LECO-treated TOPCon solar cells after temperature and bias treatment. The scientists said they now need to conduct further investigations into its impact on cell efficiency, reliability, and bankability.
Meyer Burger’s German subsidiaries file for insolvency
Meyer Burger said it filed for insolvency for its German subsidiaries, following intensive efforts to keep Meyer Burger Industries GmbH and Meyer Burger Germany GmbH operational.
Colombia announces 19 measures to unblock renewable energy projects
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has presented a package of inter-institutional actions to expedite environmental licensing, prior consultation, and connection of renewable energy projects, with the goal of incorporating more capacity into the national electricity system.
U.S. scientists build antimony sulfide solar cell with 7.69% efficiency
Researchers at University of Toledo produced antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) thin film solar cells with 7.69% power conversion efficiency after determining optimal hydrothermal deposition, post annealing, and light soaking conditions. Stability tests showed more than 95% of initial efficiency after ten months.
Solavita launches 30-50 kW hybrid inverter series
Chinese inverter maker Solavita says its new hybrid inverter series offers high PV oversizing, multi-port battery integration, and grid-smart controls to meet growing demand for scalable solar-plus-storage in commercial and industrial (C&I), and large residential markets.
US clean energy sector takes $14 billion hit as tax credits face repeal
More than $14 billion in US clean energy projects and 10,000 announced jobs have been canceled in 2025, with further losses expected if the “Big, Beautiful Bill” advances in the US Senate, according to E2.
