Cost, complexity, confidence slow rooftop solar uptake in Australia
Cost, complexity and confidence gaps are the main barriers to the uptake of rooftop solar in Australia, according to new federal government research.
Anker Solix launches modular home energy storage system with 4.8 kW AC output
Chinese manufacturer Anker Solix has introduced the Solarbank Multisystem, along with a Power Dock control unit enabling parallel operation of up to four battery storage units.
Nature’s Generator releases 6.8 kW / 3.8 kWh compact home backup battery
The Lithium 6000 is a portable solar generator with an optional automatic transfer switch that can backup home power during an outage.
Field-tested hurricane survival strategies for solar
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has published “Solar Under Storm III,” analyzing hurricane impacts on solar farms in the Caribbean after Hurricane Beryl and identifying key failure modes and risk-mitigation measures.
Remedies for PV curtailment in Poland
Solar curtailment is on the rise in Poland, with around 600 GWh of PV capacity reduced during the first six months of 2025. The Warsaw-based Institute for Renewable Energy (IEO) suggests one solution is to support the electrification of Poland’s heating sector with the surplus of PV power.
Expansion of PV for self-consumption reduces grid load
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Engineering and Image Evaluation – Applied System Technology (IOSB-AST) says Germany’s grid load is falling as more PV output is consumed on-site, but notes rising electrification in other sectors could reverse the trend.
Winaico enters back-contact segment with 480 W solar module
The Taiwanese manufacturer has announced its WST-480BDX54-B2 Ultra Black Glass-Glass for the European market. It features an efficiency of 23.5%.
JinkoSolar presents 475 W TOPCon dual-glass solar panel with 23.77% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new IEC 61215-certified rooftop PV module relies on a 30 mm aluminum frame and dual-glass construction that reportedly help it withstand extreme snow loads and wind pressure.
Africa’s solar capacity surpasses 20 GW
Africa’s solar capacity has exceeded 20 GW, with more than 10 GW of projects under construction, led by utility-scale solar, which represents 70% of ongoing development, according to the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA).
Carrier launches new heat pump for residential, light commercial use
Carrier, a US-based heating solutions provider, has introduced a new heat pump system featuring a cooling seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER2) of up to 29.7 and a heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF2) of up to 12.2.
