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China could produce more batteries than global demand by 2030, says US think tank China’s battery cell manufacturing capacity could exceed projected global demand by 2030, according to a new Carnegie Endowment report, which recommends selective cooperation with Chinese companies to reduce supply chain risks.
LĂ­via Neves
Jul 11, 2026
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Study finds heatwaves cause hourly losses of up to 90% in PV plants in Iberian peninsula Researchers in Portugal found that Iberian heatwaves can cause sharp but short-lived PV yield losses, mainly during peak temperature hours due to module heating and inverter derating.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 11, 2026
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End-of-life solar module recycling unviable if material diversity is not considered Researchers from Australia and Poland have collaborated on a study to determine the value of upcycling key materials from end-of-life panels such as aluminium, glass and solar cells with the express purpose of purifying the components for reuse in solar panel manufacturing.
Ev Foley
Jul 11, 2026
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HIZEnergy presents PCS for C&I applications The Chinese company stated that the PCS-460K features a DC-side voltage range of 1,120–1,500 V and uses a liquid-cooling system.
Lior Kahana
Jul 11, 2026
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U.S. assembled solar module prices steady at $0.30/W U.S. solar module prices held steady at $0.30 per watt in the second quarter of 2026. The market saw a wave of corporate divestitures driven by federal trade rules. A new tariff petition against South Korean imports also impacted the industry.
Ryan Kennedy
Jul 11, 2026
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The Hydrogen Stream: Pilot project in Iceland shows geothermal-driven H2 could achieve LCOH of $1.75/kg Syntholene’s geothermal-integrated SOEC hydrogen platform could produce hydrogen at an estimated $1.75–$2.10/kg, about one-third the cost of comparable unsubsidized green hydrogen in Europe. Its Iceland demonstration facility aims to validate low-emission hydrogen production and support future commercial-scale deployment, while addressing risks such as electricity costs, electrolyzer durability, and capital expenses.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 11, 2026
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Strengthening El Niño to reshape global irradiance for the second half of 2026 In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, forecasts that the second half of 2026 will bring above-normal irradiance across much of Europe, Southeast Asia, northern South America and eastern Australia, with the strongest model agreement in Southeast Asia and the greatest uncertainty in North America. Combined with first-half observations, the outlook suggests Europe will finish well above average overall, while regional contrasts persist in the Americas, Australia and Asia.
Solcast
Jul 10, 2026
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Canadian Solar unveils new EP Cube systems featuring higher power, scalable storage Canadian Solar has launched upgraded EP Cube Single-Phase 2.0 and Three-Phase Pro energy storage systems, combining hybrid inverters with modular LFP batteries for residential, C&I, and scalable backup applications. The new systems deliver higher output, expanded MPPT flexibility, and storage capacities up 200 kWh.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 10, 2026
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TCL Zhonghuan converts 20 GW of TOPCon cell capacity to back-contact TCL Zhonghuan approved a CNY 2.6 billion ($382 million) upgrade project to convert 20 GW of TOPCon cell and 25 GW of TOPCon module capacity into BC production lines, with ramp-up expected from Q3 2026 and full production by Q1 2027.
Vincent Shaw
Jul 10, 2026