All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – updated
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 66 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are 17 new results reported in the new version.
EU updates Photovoltaic Geographical Information System
The EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) has updated the core technologoy of the Photovoltaic Geographical Information System with the aim of reflecting the dominance of crystalline silicon solar technologies over thin-film counterparts in the global energy market.
Romania opens €310 million investment call for self-consumption installations
The €310 million ($351 million) funding package includes over €268 million ringfenced for solar installations for self-consumption. The deadline for companies to submit applications is August 21.
Sinovoltaics updates solar module supply chain map for Europe
The latest report from the technical compliance and quality assurance company added several new producers but also noted several plant closures acorss the region. It said the current nameplate capacity for the region stands at 21 GW for modules, 3.2 GW for cells, and 1.5 GW for ingots.
SolarPower Europe calls for tough cyber rules following Danish import probe
The recent discovery of unexplained components in Danish energy equipment highlights the urgent need for stronger EU solar cybersecurity rules, according to SolarPower Europe.
Aiko Solar wins second patent dispute against Maxeon in Netherlands
A Dutch court has rejected Maxeon Solar’s request for a preliminary injunction against China’s Aiko Solar in a dispute over EP2297788B1, a back-contact (BC) solar cell patent.
Nuclear has highest investment risk; solar shows lowest, say US researchers
Nuclear power plants exceed construction budgets by an average of 102.5%, costing $1.56 billion more than planned, according to a study by Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability.
Bosnia and Herzegovina breaks ground on 125 MW solar plant
Bosnia and Herzegovina has started working on a 125 MW solar plant – its largest to date. China’s Norinco International will build the facility, with completion expected in one year.
A closer, quick look at Longi’s world record back contact solar cell
pv magazine visited Longi’s booth at Intersolar in Munich and had a quick chat with Charles Yiang, President of Distributed Generation Business Group. He visually showed both sides of the 27.81% hybrid interdigitated back contact (HIBC) crystalline silicon solar cell that a few weeks ago achieved the world record efficiency for single-junction silicon solar cells.
Hottest inverter and storage trends 2025 with Cormac Gilligan
Join Cormac Gilligan, Associate Director of Clean Energy Technology at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Marian Willuhn, Senior Editor, pv magazine, as they walk through the halls of The Smarter E Europe 2025 in Munich, exploring the latest trends in the power electronics field. In this video, Cormac shares insights from major inverter manufacturers, including Sungrow, Solis, GE Vernova, Solaredge, and Gamesa.
