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Marie Beyer
A passionate journalist, Marie has worked as a TMT market analyst for Africa and the Middle East and as a reporter for a publication focused on critical analysis of international relations before joining pv magazine in 2021. There, she covers news and energy strategies of French-speaking countries and companies in Europe and Africa.
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Glass-free European photovoltaic modules for vehicles, noise barriers and boats
A European research consortium is developing glass-free photovoltaic modules using fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The technology could enable lighter solar modules for curved and complex surfaces, including vehicles, ships and infrastructure. The project aims to demonstrate industrial feasibility by May 2029.
Oct 24, 2026
Sunbooster secures European patent for bifacial photovoltaic fences
Austrian company Sunbooster has secured a European patent for its bifacial solar fence technology, now protected in 18 EU member states. The company is expanding into France, where it has completed its first 3.7 kW installation using vertically mounted PV strips with a reported efficiency of 22.8%.
French solar tender prices drop sharply in latest rounds
French ground-mounted solar tender prices fell to €60/MWh in October 2026, down from €79.48/MWh in the previous comparable round in 2025, a decline of nearly 25%. Small-scale rooftop PV (100–500 kW) prices also dropped to €75/MWh, down 15.5% from €88.73/MWh in the first tender held in 2025.
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France updates list of certified low-carbon photovoltaic modules
Certisolis has updated its list of PV modules holding Simplified Carbon Assessment (ECS) certificates, required for certain French solar support schemes. The certification body has also introduced new tools and procedures to ease the transition to updated carbon-assessment rules.
Octopus Energy launches 100 controllable homes in bid to achieve zero electricity costs over a decade
Octopus Energy is developing a 100-home “Zero Bills Homes” neighborhood in France, combining solar PV, heat pumps, batteries, and smart energy management. The project aims to achieve zero net electricity costs over 10 years through self-consumption optimization, aggregation, and flexibility services.
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Ines, Mondragon launch new industrial tool for integrating photovoltaics into custom-made products
Ines and Mondragon Assembly have developed a pre-lamination system that creates prefabricated photovoltaic cores for integration into customized products, including electric mobility components and building facades.
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