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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Canadian Solar profit drops 92% in Q1

Canadian Solar says its net profit plunged nearly 92% in the first quarter of 2025 on falling margins, while China Energy Engineering Corp. (CEEC) says the Shanghai Stock Exchange has approved its targeted A-share issuance to raise up to CNY 15 billion (USD 2.09 billion) for energy projects.

French startup offers solar carports made of aluminum

Photovoltaic system shade structures made of steel, wood or concrete are common. Much less so are those made of aluminum, the material used for their construction by Closura, a French designer and manufacturer of gates and outdoor shelters.

‘There’s no need to mimic male counterparts or fit outdated stereotypes’

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Christelle Mirailles, Business Development & Strategy at France’s Equans Solar & Storage. She says women should embrace their uniqueness rather than to conform to traditional leadership molds. “We should champion authenticity and individuality, viewing differences as strengths rather than liabilities,” she states.

Research project examines PV-supported charging infrastructure for electric buses

The Kiel University of Applied Sciences analyzed the electrification of a bus fleet operated by the local public transport company in Pinneberg as part of the EMOSYN project. The results are viewed as a “blueprint for small and medium-sized public transport companies.”

Electric cars and heat pumps can help avoid 110 hours of negative electricity prices annually

An Enervis study commissioned by Green Planet Energy sees great potential for reducing CO2 emissions and avoiding peak feed-in times in intelligent control, particularly in adapting to available PV power. Not only users of electric cars and heat pumps could benefit from this, but also all other electricity customers – thanks to lower electricity prices.

India plans 50 MW floating solar plant at nuclear site

Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd. (NPCIL) has approached Ciel & Terre to install a floating solar plant on a sea water dyke at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, India.

High pressure brings solar surge to northwestern Europe

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that solar irradiance in the British Isles reached up to 35% above the norm during the first half of May, while The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany each recorded irradiance levels around 25% above average.

UK investors back 50 MW of solar in Nigeria with $3.6 million

Konexa, Climate Fund Managers and Norfund have agreed a funding package totaling $3.6 million to support a 50 MW solar plant in Nigeria, alongside new grid connections.

Middle East, Southeast Asia wafer makers ramp capacity amid record-low prices

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

New biodiversity toolkit helps solar farm developers fast-track projects

Australia’s Thesium has launched a new product designed to help solar farm developers de-risk and accelerate their projects, which includes a credit feasibility analysis and board-ready stakeholder documentation.