Atlantic Storm Claudia cuts solar irradiance across Western Europe
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Storm Claudia significantly reduced daily irradiance across the British Isles and the Iberian Peninsula, limiting solar generation.
French startup offers modular, demountable ground-mounted solar systems
Enowatt says its modular, demountable photovoltaic structures allow companies to deploy solar capacity on existing sites without major building reinforcement, using ballasted units that install directly on asphalt.
Spain’s Sumcab launches new cables for PV installations
Spanish manufacturer Sumcab says its new ToughGround and Overground cables are designed for underground and overhead photovoltaic systems throughout the world, offering durability, rapid installation, and a 30-year lifespan.
Austria deploys 1 GW of PV in January-September period
Austria added 1,036 MW of new solar capacity between January and September 2025, down from 1,419 MW over the same period in 2024, as political uncertainty, delayed legislation, and weakening residential demand strain the solar sector.
Sungrow unveils new modular C&I battery with long-duration storage capability
The new 12.5 kWh pack-based design supports flexible configuration up to 250 kWh per system. An optional long-duration combiner box supports 2–4 clusters, expandable to 1,000 kWh and 8 hours of storage.
Palestine Investment Fund provides update on solar deployment in Jerusalem
A financing program run by the Palestine Investment Fund and European Union has helped to install solar systems at Jerusalem-based companies and projects, leading to annual electricity cost savings of around €250,000.
German developer commissions nation’s largest solar carport
Germany has brought a 17 MW photovoltaic carport online in Riedstadt, Hesse, spanning 76,000 square meters. It is expected to generate about 17 GWh per year, according to project developer Nawasol.
ChasingLight Technology launches indoor organic PV modules
The China-based organic photovoltaics manufacturer has launched a line of indoor PV modules suitable for integration into digital office products and electronic devices.
India posts record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar additions in first nine months of 2025
India installed 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, including 2.1 GW in the third quarter, with cumulative capacity reaching 18.6 GW, according to Mercom India.
Somalia launches tender for solar-storage systems at health facilities
A tender is open in Somalia for the installation of off-grid solar-plus-storage systems at 22 selected healthcare facilities in the country’s North Eastern State. The deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 2026.
