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Chile deploys 2.14 GW of solar in 2024

Chile installed 2.14 GW of new solar in 2024, bringing its total installed PV capacity to 10.5 GW by year-end, according to the National Energy Commission (CNE).
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Israel introduces tool to calculate rooftop solar potential

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in collaboration with the Israel Mapping Center, has launched a tool that calculates the potential and expected income from rooftop solar installations on residential, industrial, and public buildings.
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What’s cooking in PV?

Scientists have conducted an analysis of 20 years of academic publications about PV-powered electric cooking and have found interest in the field peaked in 2021-2022 in both developing and developed countries. They have also outlined some potential futur...
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Germany’s Tesvolt begins energy trading from pooled commercial batteries

Tesvolt Energy will collaborate with algorithm traders Enspired, Entrix, and The Mobility House to trade pooled 100 kWh-plus battery units for energy optimization.
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Sharp to withdraw solar business from European market

Sharp says that its Sharp Energy Solutions Europe (SESE) unit will halt business operations on March 31 due to challenging conditions in the European solar market.
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Mexico aims to deploy 4.67 GW of large-scale PV by 2030

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has unveiled a $23.4 billion plan to expand the national electricity system, targeting 13.02 GW of new capacity by 2030, including 4.67 GW of large-scale solar.
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Bangladesh proposes import duty, VAT exemptions for solar products

Bangladesh's government has proposed exempting import duties and value-added tax (VAT) on renewable energy components under its draft Renewable Energy Policy 2025, now open for public consultation. If approved, the provisions will take effect upon public...
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Fuzzy reconfiguration scheme to reduce power losses in PV systems under fault conditions

Scientists in Pakistan have developed a fuzzy reconfiguration method that can reportedly mitigate power losses due to shading and hotspot faults by up to 23.5% compared to conventional techniques. The proposed scheme is said to be suitable for both squar...

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Sineng Electric Receives CNAS Laboratory Accreditation Certificate

Sineng Electric is pleased to announce that its Wuxi Test Center has been awarded the prestigious laboratory accreditation certificate by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). This recognition underscores Sineng Electric’s ongoing commitment to maintaining rigorous standards of testing and validation in the renewable energy sector.

GREENVOLT GROUP EXPANDS INTO UK DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SEGMENT WITH LAUNCH OF GREENVOLT NEXT UK

Greenvolt Group, part of the portfolio of the leading global investment fund KKR, expands its distributed generation operations with the official launch of Greenvolt Next UK.

NETZERO MILAN: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, ELECTRIFICATION, RENEWABLES, AND GREEN FINANCE FOR A ZERO-EMISSION INDUSTRY

The themes and schedule of the Conference agenda have been finalized. Eight knowledge partners from academia, leading consultancies, and research institutions are on board to ensure the scientific rigor of the content.

Qualitas Energy welcomes €200 million in commitments for its new Credit strategy, currently targeting investments of €500 million

Qualitas Energy, a global investment and management platform focused on renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure investment, announced today that its Credit strategy has received more than €200 million in investor commitments, out of a total target of €500 million for initial investment opportunities. This support includes participation from a significant anchor investor – a leading Canadian public pension fund – as well as a sizeable allocation through an additional Separately Managed Account (SMA).

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Providing a response to skills assessment in the solar PV market

The IEC is preparing a new skills competence scheme for workers involved in the solar photovoltaic market. The Secretary of IEC TC 82, George Kelly, tells us about this new scheme and reflects on the standardization challenges for his TC.

Western clear skies drove solar gains and fire risks in January

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that atmospheric conditions led to variations in solar conditions across North America. According to analysis using the Solcast API, ISO New England and PJM outperformed long-term trends in capacity-adjusted performance, whereas ERCOT performed only slightly above average.

‘Lack of transparency can discourage talented women from pursuing leadership roles’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Maria Colom, Head of Distributed Solar, Storage & Green Mobility at France’s Engie. She says recruitment and promotion processes must be clear, fair, and merit-based to ensure equal opportunities for all. “By implementing measurable and data-driven approaches, organizations can build trust and foster a truly equitable workplace,” she states.

Global solar module prices mixed on differing demand outlook

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.

Top 5 global inverter trends to watch in 2025

Challenges and innovations drive solar and energy storage inverter industry forward in 2025.

‘My female leader was a great mentor and cheerleader, providing invaluable guidance’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Jeanette Pretorius, SVP Supply Chain at Norway’s Scatec ASA. Shey says that renewable energy companies must prioritize the need for more senior female leaders to promote greater equity. “Working for a company that leads in diversity and equity, I have not faced significant internal challenges. However, in external meetings, I often find myself the only woman at the table,” she states.

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Japanese consortium developing lightweight flexible perovskite solar modules

Three Japanese technology companies are testing the durability and performance of lightweight, flexible perovskite solar modules on a pier in Yokohama City. It is part of a larger three year research project underway since late 2023.

Spanish startup launches containerized retractable solar PV generators

Nomad Solar Energy has developed a line of mobile containerized solar PV generators, pre-wired for temporary and off-grid use, available in units of 47 kW and 107 kW.

CtrlS Datacenters building 125 MWp of solar to power site in Mumbai

CtrlS Datacenters has launched a 125 MWp captive solar farm in India, with 62.5 MWp already online since June 2024 and the remaining capacity under development.

Enphase posts 42% revenue decline in 2024

Enphase says full-year revenue fell 42% as the residential solar market slumped, but margins improved and US manufacturing expanded significantly.

Fraunhofer technology connects Dutch energy community to flexibility markets

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (Fraunhofer ITWM) has linked an energy community on a canal near Amsterdam to the day-ahead and Dutch imbalance markets, cutting energy costs.

Liberia seeks consultancy services for solar, battery storage auction

The government of Liberia is seeking transaction advisers to develop the legal, technical, commercial and financial mechanisms for the country’s first solar and battery energy storage auction. The deadline for expressions of interest is Feb. 25, 2025.

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Jordan opens tender for solar at water facilities

Jordan's Water Authority has kicked off a tender for solar plants at water facilities to improve energy efficiency in the sector. Contractors must request pre-qualification questionnaires by email by Feb. 20, 2025.

Hidden fastener solar mount requires no holes in exterior roofing layer

A new attachment for asphalt shingle and composite slate roofs enables solar installation without boring holes through the external roofing layer has been awarded a US-made Solar Prize semifinalist. It is developed by Martin Solar and Roofing.

Greece installs 2.6 GW of PV capacity in 2024

Greece deployed 2.6 GW of solar in 2024, bringing its cumulative installed PV capacity to 9.6 GW by the end of December.

Turkey allocates 800 MW in PV tender with final price of $0.0325/kWh

Turkey has awarded 800 MW of solar capacity in its latest PV tender, with the final price set at $0.0325/kWh. The authorities selected six projects ranging from 40 MW to 385 MW.

Uganda opens tender for 40 MW of ground-mounted solar

Companies interested in an engineering, procurement and construction contract for two 20 MW ground-mounted solar plants in eastern Uganda must request pre-qualification questionnaires by Feb. 21, one week before a deadline for expressions of interest.

Denmark launches online tool for rooftop PV potential

The Danish Energy Agency has developed an online tool to assess rooftop solar potential, using laser scan data and building registrar information. The solution does not assess the economics of projects.

Technology

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Integrating low-temperature heat sources in industrial-scale heat pumps

The Fraunhofer ISE has designed a novel method for assessing the potential of low-temperature heat sources for large-scale heat pumps. The five-step process was tested on the German city of Fellbach, enabling the identification of heat sources with LCOH lower than €0.1/kWh.

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin hits 24.6% efficiency for perovskite-CIGS cell

Germany’s Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) has achieved a world-record 24.6% efficiency rating for a perovskite-copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) tandem solar cell. Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has confirmed the result.

Venture capital sees opportunities in digitalization, software-driven PV models

Vireo Ventues Managing Partner Felix Krause speaks with pv magazine about solar-related investments in the startup landscape.

Kyocera unveils 410 W solar panels for snowy areas

Kyocera has developed new 410 W solar panels featuring patented mounting system technology, designed for regions with up to 2.5 meters of vertical snowfall.

The Hydrogen Stream: Acwa Power, Sefe to supply green H2 to Europe

Acwa Power has partnered with Sefe to set up a hydrogen bridge between Saudi Arabia and Germany, while the Danish government has committed up to $1.1 billion to develop a new hydrogen pipeline.

Pressurized water cleaning can improve PV generation efficiency by 10%

Researchers in China have investigated the dust-scaling process and various water-based cleaning methods to optimize maintenance strategies for enhanced safety and efficiency in PV systems.

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German wholesalers hit by six-figure losses from new solar module scam

Suspected fraudsters are using false identities to claim they are interested in solar modules. The wholesalers typically respond by delivering the requested products, but the scammers never actually pay for their orders. These are not isolated cases, as a clear pattern has emerged.

U.S. surpasses 50 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity

The buildout is happening across the domestic solar supply chain and, at full capacity, planned facilities will produce enough to meet the demand for solar in the U.S., according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

India’s Solex Energy commissions 800 MW TOPCon solar module production line

India’s Solex Energy says it has commissioned an 800 MW solar module production line for n-type, rectangular-cell tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules ranging from 585 W to 625 W.

Premier Energies halts plans for US solar cell factory

India’s Premier Energies says it has suspended its plans to build a factory in the United States as it waits for “the regime in the US to settle down and be clear on what they want to do.”

Solar-powered, off-grid accessory dwelling unit

Mesocore offers a pre-assembled 5.4 m x 7.3 m tiny home with solar and battery storage.

Panacol develops UV adhesive for encapsulating flexible PV modules

Panacol, a Germany-based adhesive technology supplier, says its new UV adhesive is specifically designed for sealing and bonding flexible PV modules. 

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German court rules Senec dealer must refund cost of reduced-capacity home battery

Judges at Bielefeld Regional Court ruled the maximum 70% operating capacity of the home battery – while replacement lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) cells are awaited – is a material defect. Senec is appealing against the ruling.

Spain deploys 6.46 GW of new solar in 2024

Spain’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 32 GW at the end of December 2024, following 6.46 GW of new annual solar additions.

Solax presents scalable 215 kWh C&I battery

Solax demonstrated its industrial energy storage solution, with peak load management and electricity cost optimization, in front of around 50 installers. The live presentation focused on efficiency, safety, and weather resistance.

Community managers key to wider adoption of energy communities

New research from France suggests that energy communities could benefit from dedicated community managers to address operational complexities. Researchers says that this role could offer contracts or assurances to ease concerns among risk-averse members.

A 920% tariff on anode materials from China ‘would throw the economics of U.S. storage out of whack’

Battery installations in the U.S. are threatened by the imposition of anti-dumping, countervailing duties on active anode materials. The supply chain for Active Anode Materials (AAM) is dominated by Chinese producers, with attempts to establish the full supply chain outside of China years away.

PV-powered electric vehicles can have up to 30% higher range

A European research team has installed solar panels on a light commercial electric vehicle and has tested their performance for four months. The vehicle was able to extend the range by 530 km, although not all panels contributed equally. System efficiency was measured at up to 66%.

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