Germany offers best European policy for agrivoltaics, claim researchers
Scientists in Canada studied romaine lettuce growth under cadmium telluride thin-film solar modules with varying transparency and photosynthetically active radiation, and found Germany’s regulatory framework most effective for maximizing agrivoltaic benefits.
Improving PV cleaning schedules without large datasets
Scientists in Algeria have developed a low-cost solution to optimize cleaning operations for all PV systems. The proposed approach works “effectively” without heavy data requirements, according to its creators.
The Hydrogen Stream: NGV to install 100% hydrogen-fueled linear generator
National Grid Ventures (NGV) will test the world’s first 100% hydrogen-fueled linear generator at its Northport plant for 12 months, supported by $11 million in New York State funding.
Zambia begins building 100 MW solar project
Zambia has started construction of the 100 MW Chipata West solar project, as part of the country’s target to reach 1 GW of utility-scale solar capacity.
High temperatures drive up electricity demand, prices in Europe
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says higher average temperatures across major European electricity markets last week drove up power demand and prices. France and Germany, meanwhile, set new records for solar energy produced during a single day in August.
ACWA Power commissions 2.79 GW of solar in Saudi Arabia
ACWA Power has secured commercial operation certificates for three majority-owned solar projects in Saudi Arabia, adding 2.79 GW of operational capacity.
Serbia reaches 281 MW of solar capacity
Serbia’s solar market topped 5,000 prosumers in the first half of 2025, though no plants above 10 MW are online. The country has a gigawatt-scale pipeline and procured 124.8 MW in its February renewables auction.
French developer secures $5.7 million for 5.8 MW of floating PV in Seychelles
Paris-based Qair has secured a $5.7 million senior debt facility to develop a 5.8 MW floating solar project in the Seychelles, reviving plans that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
NTPC Green commissions 212.5 MW of solar in India
NTPC Green Energy has commissioned 212.5 MW of solar capacity in western India through its wholly owned subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy.
Agrivoltaics for sugarcane
Brazilian scientists have investigated the potential of agrivoltaics on sugarcane fields and have found this combination may provide benefits in terms of both agricultural and electricity yield. Their results showed that under certain conditions the sugarcane yield below the panels can be higher than that of plots without PV.
