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GivEnergy launches Gen 3 hybrid inverters for pairing with stackable storage

The new inverters support up to 80 kWh of three-phase battery storage.
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Solar a beacon of hope as Ukrainians yearn for peace

Solar energy has been essential for survival in Ukraine during nearly three years of war since the Russian invasion in 2022. As citizens hope for peace, PV will be instrumental in supporting post-war recovery, whenever it comes.
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TrinaTracker establishes 3 GW factory in Saudi Arabia

The facility will manufacture TrinaTracker’s Vanguard series of solar trackers and smart control systems. Commercial operation is set to begin during the first quarter of this year.
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Midea Hiconics releases 30.6 kWh storage system for residential PV

The all-in-one single-phase system can take up to 3,750 W of PV input. It can be stacked with two to six batteries.
Manufacturing

Brazilian plastics manufacturer offers reflective membrane for bifacial PV plants

Azul Pack has developed a new reflective membrane to increase albedo and energy yield in photovoltaic plants with bifacial modules. In a fixed structure plant located in Minas Gerais, the technology reportedly resulted in a 7% increase in energy at the i...
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New study shows reducing number of solar modules per string reduces risk of hotspots

Scientists in Indonesia have investigated early operational defects in a 24.9 MW solar PV system in Sumatra and have identified hotspot formation as the dominant defect. They also detected 282 cases of glass cracking, 350 cases of junction box failures a...
Installations

Swiss consortium switches on vertical solar-plus-storage project

The Baumgarten solar project consists of a 366 kW ground-mounted vertical PV array and a 2.5 MW/3 MWh storage facility.
Energy Storage

PVT-assisted air-source heat pump based on phase-change tank

Scientists in China have designed a photovoltaic-thermal integrated air-source heat pump hot water system that uses a phase change tank to lower energy consumption and achieve higher power generation performance than conventional heat pumps. The system i...

Press Releases

IFBF 2025: Advancing Flow Batteries for a Sustainable Future

The 15th International Flow Battery Forum (IFBF), taking place in Vienna on 24-26 June 2025, will gather global experts to discuss the latest advancements in flow batteries and their growing role in energy storage. The event is supported by CellCube and Flow Batteries Europe.

TrinaTracker’s Smart Control System proven to boost power generation in utility-scale solar plants up to 3.24%

Independent field tests conducted by two leading certification bodies in separate countries have confirmed that TrinaTracker’s Smart Control System delivers significant power generation gains for ground-mounted solar plants, with increases of 3. 24% and 2.

Jinko Maintains Tier 1 Status on BNEF Energy Storage Provider List for Q1 2025

Zhejiang Jinko Energy Storage Co. , Ltd.

Warm Congratulations to Elecnova Energy Storage Xirun Semiconductor 2.4MWh ESS Project for Its Successful Grid Connection!

Continuing the series of projects providing energy storage solutions (BESS) for customers. Recently, Elecnova has provided the ESS battery storage system to the Semiconductors semiconductor factory.

Opinion & Analysis

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‘Societal progress is often a slow process that requires a strong commitment to change’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Kristi Ghogh, a Clean Energy Associate at an energy advisory Trio. She says deep-rooted cultural biases can impact women's choices, sometimes leading individuals to avoid entering male-dominated careers. "Overcoming these biases involves stepping outside our comfort zones and embracing new learning experiences, which can be challenging and time-consuming," she states.

South America sees strong solar gains despite weak La Niña conditions

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that South America saw widespread above-average irradiance in January, despite weak La Niña conditions. However, storm systems fueled by Atlantic moisture suppressed solar generation in parts of Brazil and Bolivia.

Global module prices stable-to-soft amid mixed sentiments

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.

Transport costs are a crucial factor for the future of the green e-methanol market in Europe

Hard-to-abate segments in the energy transition, such as the chemical industry and marine transportation, require electricity-based e-methanol in large quantities. The transport costs could be a key factor in determining the best locations for future green e-methanol projects.

A fork in the road for energy storage

Faster-than-expected price falls and global oversupply of batteries will go up against a rising tide of global protectionism this year. So how will it all shape up for the energy storage industry? Storage industry thought leader and UN adviser Marek Kubik considers the key issues.

‘Every time I have offered a woman a promotion, they tell me they think they can’t do the job’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Hildagarde McCarville, CEO of UK-based Anesco. She believes the evolving renewables industry presents a huge opportunity for women, and also for leadership teams to actively help drive the transition to greater diversity and equity.

Markets & Policy

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Longi sues JinkoSolar for alleged patent infringement in China, United States

Longi filed the lawsuit in China at the Jinan Intermediate People's Court in Shandong, demanding an immediate halt to the manufacturing, sales, and offers to sell the allegedly infringing products. The lawsuit in the United States was filed at District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Hybrid solar vanadium battery system withstands Australia’s harsh weather

Energy solutions company Australian Flow Batteries has rolled out its containerised solar vanadium battery system in Western Australia, which can be stowed in less than an hour to protect modules during the region’s annual cyclone season.

Lion Storage closes finance on 1.4 GWh merchant battery in Netherlands

Tesla will provide 372 of its MegaPack 2 XL battery systems as well as engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services.

California Energy Commission announces $55 million in funding to build out EV charger network

The CEC estimates that approximately 24,000 new chargers were installed in the first half of 2024, and the Fast Charge California Project aims to incentivize even more.

The Hydrogen Stream: H2 projects in Algeria and Mauritania under the spotlight

As Saudi-Algerian researchers report on the northern African country’s hydrogen potential, Denmark’s GreenGo Energy starts its 6 GW electrolysis hydrogen project in Mauritania.

Germany hits 100 GW milestone

The country installed around 1.12 GW of new PV capacity in January, thus raising its cumulative installed solar power over the 100 GW threshold.

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US-based company introduces new solar carports

Brooklyn Solar Company announced a new post-truss, cantilever and wood-post solar carports.

Companies express interest in developing 235 MW of solar in Albania

The Albanian government has received requests from four companies looking to develop four separate solar projects located across the country.

Peru installs 195.4 MW of solar in 2024

At the end of December 2024, the country reached a cumulative installed PV capacity of 476 MW.

Photovoltaics for sea cucumber aquaculture

Scientists in China have conducted a year-long study on six “aquavoltaics” farms hosting sea cucumber aquacultures under the solar panels. Due to the lower water temperature, the hibernation period of the animal was reduced, as was mortality, compared to the previous year.

Problems with Brazil’s planned battery auction

A crippling tax burden; an inability to bank energy arbitrage income; and uncertainty about grid fees, network ancillary payments, and solar-plus-storage eligibility could all affect a procurement exercise planned for June.

Gurīn Energy completes 75 MW solar project in the Philippines

The ground-mounted 75 MW project features over 136,000 solar panels deployed across a 80-hectare site. Retail electricity units belonging to Philippine power company AboitizPower will offtake the energy produced.

Technology

Water-based recycling of perovskite solar cells

An international team has developed a new technique to recycle perovskite solar cells (PSC) made on glass substrates using a water-based solution. Tests showed that the recycled cells were as efficient and stable as the original devices.

New database for PV module fault detection

Scientists in Colombia have created a 10-year open dataset for PV panel fault detection. Data was acquired using an electronic load system, oscilloscope, and thermographic camera in outdoor environmental conditions.

Microquanta developing perovskite solar modules for BIPV applications

The Chinese perovskite solar cell and module maker said its custom-designed double-glass perovskite modules measure 1,200 mm x 1,000 mm and achieve a light transmittance of around 40%.

PV-driven solar water pumping system based on supercapacitor buffer

Scientists have proposed a novel design for standalone solar PV water pumping systems, using an intermediate supercapacitor buffer to temporarily store solar energy and release it in high-power pulses. Daily water productivity has grown by 64%, based on a simulation. An experimental setup was also tested.

U.S. startup unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent organic PV window

Next Energy said its 101.6 cm x 152.4 cm laminated transparent power-generating windows were produced with its pilot production line.

Sodium-ion vs. lithium-iron-phosphate batteries

Researchers in Germany have compared the electrical behaviour of sodium-ion batteries with that of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries under varying temperatures and state-of-charges. Their work shows how state-of-charge during cycling significantly affects the efficiency of sodium-ion devices.

Manufacturing

Backsheet buoyed PV manufacturers

Hard-pressed Asian solar manufacturers have switched from multi-layer polymer backsheets to a single layer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), with a protective coating on both sides of their modules. Backsheet makers confirm these products, known as “CPC,” are now mainstream. There is little evidence to demonstrate that they can withstand 30 years-plus of outdoor use, however.

Chinese PV Industry Brief: SPIC begins work on 10 GW heterojunction cell, module factory

The new manufacturing facility will require an investment of CNY 8 billion ($1.1 billion) and will be located in Suining, Sichuan province.

Tongwei drops plan to acquire Runergy

Tongwei originally intended to invest CNY 5 billion ($700 million) to buy a 51% stake in Runergy.

Adani moves to allay fundraising fears

Following the indictment of its chairman, Gautam Adani, in the United States over bribery allegations, questions are being asked about Adani Group’s ability to raise capital. With the charges related to solar, India’s PV industry has wider concerns. Adani Group refutes the allegations and says it is as robust as ever.

Organic-inorganic perovskite cell relying on furan-based polymer achieves 21.39% efficiency

Researchers in Singapore used a biomass-derived polymer to increase the efficiency of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite solar cell. The cell was also found to obtain a 90% efficiency retention after 1,100 hours, which compares to 52% for benchmark cells designed without the proposed polymer.

Sungrow expanding activities in MENA region

Sungrow secured a 7.8 GWh battery storage deal from Saudi Arabia last year and is planning to strengthen its presence across the whole Middle East.

Energy Storage

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Argentina launches 500 MW storage auction

The Argentinean authorities plan to install the new storage capacity in critical nodes of the metropolitan area of ​​Buenos Aires, with an estimated investment of $500 million and an execution period of between 12 and 18 months.

1 GWh battery tender opened in India

India’s state-controlled National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd. will act as middle man between successful developers and power distribution companies in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

BYD to supply 12.5 GWh of battery storage in Saudi Arabia

Following a report in January, BYD has now officially secured the 12.5 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) supply deal.

Chinese consortium building 1.2 GWh compressed air energy storage project

A state-backed consortium is constructing China’s first large-scale compressed air energy storage (CAES) project using a fully artificial underground cavern, marking a major step in the technology’s commercialization.

Philippines banks on solar

Reforms over the past three years have lifted restrictions on foreign investment and sped up the permitting process for solar projects in the Philippines. As the government banks on renewables to drive the rapid expansion of power production, challenges remain for local project developers. Neil Ford reports.

‘Grid-forming’ battery goes online in Australia

The 185 MW / 370 MWh Koorangie battery energy storage project in Victoria has reached a major milestone with developer Edify Energy confirming the system has successfully exported power to the grid for the first time.

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