US reservoirs could host up to 1,042 GW of floating solar
Federally controlled reservoirs could generate 861 GW to 1,042 GW of floating solar power across the United States, according to a new study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
ArcelorMittal Nippon moves forward with portion of 975 MW solar project
Oriano has commissioned a 211.2 MW solar project in India, as part of ArcelorMittal Nippon Group’s 975 MW hybrid renewable energy plan to decarbonize its Hazira plant.
Sekisui Chemical launches pilot perovskite PV projects in Japan
Japanese plastics manufacturer Sekisui Chemical, which recently invested in a 100 MW perovskite solar production plant, announced its latest demonstration project at two sites owned by Japan’s MUFG Bank. The project aims to both raise awareness of practical applications of perovskite solar PV technology and to further verify durability, weather resistance, and performance.
The best hole transport layers for perovskite solar cells
An international team has combined organic synthesis with predictive models to discover new functional materials that enhance performance of hole transport layers used in perovskite solar cells. The team asserts that optimizing for other solar cell properties is possible with the platform, as well as using it for development of materials for other kinds of devices.
Australian startup offers retractable PV sytem with containerized vanadium redox flow battery
A Western Australia-based hybrid solar and battery system developer has demonstrated its hybrid units deployed in remote locations for businesses and communities can potentially replace around 150 litres of diesel per day.
Kinematics acquires Spanish solar tracking controller specialist
The acquisition of P4Q brings Kinematics expertise in full-stack electronics, including its tracker controls brand, Suntrack.
Puerto Rico receives US DOE loans to boost battery storage to 1 GWh
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide more than half a billion dollars in loans to add nearly 1 GWh of capacity via Convergent, to build and operate utility-scale solar-plus-storage in Puerto Rico, improving grid resilience.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Maxeon, Tongwei reach patent dispute settlement
Maxeon Solar Technologies and Tongwei have settled a global patent dispute over shingled solar cell and module technologies, ending litigation initiated by Maxeon in Germany in 2023.
Renewables supply 71% of Portugal’s electricity in 2024, led by solar
Renewables supplied 71% of Portugal’s electricity in 2024, including 10% from solar, as production hit a record 36.7 TWh, according to grid operator Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN).
Taiwan maintains solar FITs to support residential PV deployment
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) says its feed-in tariff (FIT) for PV systems up to 10 kW in size will be maintained at TWD 5.7055 ($0.17)/kWh, with the aim of further supporting homeowners and small businesses adopting solar.
