‘Blaming renewables for Spain’s blackout is like faulting the thermometer for the fever’
The recent blackout in the Iberian grid should not be interpreted as failure of renewables. But it did provide Europe with a sign the energy system is changing, shedding light on the necessity to govern 21st-century technologies with 21st-century control systems.
Poweroad launches 233 kWh battery for C&I solar
The Chinese manufacturer said that up to 10 battery cabinets can be connected in parallel to reach a total storage capacity of 2.33 MWh.
How to make solar module stockpiling cost-effective
Researchers investigated which solar module stockpiling conditions could help to ensure stable solar PV deployment at the lowest cost in Europe. The scientists demonstrated that stockpiling is cost-effective primarily under unfavorable import conditions.
Global PV installations may hit 655 GW this year, says SolarPower Europe
Global PV installations could reach 655 GW in 2025, up from 597 GW in 2024, according to SolarPower Europe’s latest market outlook, which puts total installed capacity at 2.2 TW.
Harnessing the power of agrivoltaics: the future of sustainable land use
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the recently released edition of the “Dual Land Use for Agriculture and Solar Power Production: Overview and Performance of Agrivoltaic Systems” report. The 91-page handbook was developed by IEA PVPS Task 13.
PV outperforms wind, piezoelectric energy in street lighting
Scientists in Thailand have assessed which technology between PV, wind, or piezoelectric energy is better for powering street lighting and have found solar is the winning tech, as it proved both economically and technologically feasible.
How to find optimum PV placement in mountain regions
Switzerland’s WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) is investigating how solar yield can be optimized in snow-covered terrain. It is envisaged the results will help to place PV systems on mountains so they make use of light that is reflected from neighbouring slopes.
Solargik unveils platform for AI-powered solar tracking, diagnostics, control
Solargik has announced the official debut of its SOma Pro AI-powered platform for solar tracking and system diagnostics. The company says one of its main advantages is the ability to support smarter, faster decision-making.
Taiwan proposes mandatory solar standards for new, expanded buildings
The Taiwanese government has proposed new rules requiring PV installations on most new, expanded, or renovated buildings. The draft standards aim to boost renewable energy and decarbonization by setting minimum solar capacity requirements, with potential exemptions for insufficient sunlight or technical issues.
Cooling PV modules with porous silicon-carbide ceramic, PCM
Researchers in Iran developed a passive solar module cooling method using silicon carbide porous ceramic. When combined with phase change materials, the technique reportedly boosts panel performance by up to 7.4%.
