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.
SunPower regains Nasdaq compliance, reports Q1 profit
SunPower has regained Nasdaq compliance and posted its first quarterly profit in four years, but the results remain unaudited. The company had received a deficiency notice for failing to meet listing requirements.
Australian rooftop solar installations down 10% in April to 225 MW
Australia’s rooftop solar market suffered a downturn in April, with about 225 MW of new capacity registered across the country for the month, down 10% compared to March.
Albanian government approves 54 MW of solar projects
The government of Albania has permitted the development of two new solar plants with capacity of 30 MW and 24 MW, respectively.
Strategies for de-risking early-stage renewable energy projects
Over 70% to 90% of early-stage projects fail and are never constructed, according to findings reported by Paces.
Malaysia introduces rooftop solar aggregation scheme
Malaysia’s first rooftop aggregation initiative for solar systems is now live. The program allows homeowners to lease or rent their rooftop for solar generation, with the electricity produced sold to commercial and domestic customers within a 5 km radius.
California advances bill to end net metering, break solar contracts
The California State Assembly’s Utilities and Energy Committee has passed an amended bill to end net metering for homes with solar once they are sold.
Solar technologies at crossroads
Experts set to speak at the NetZero Milan Expo-Summit 2025 on May 15 have told pv magazine that tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) will remain the dominant cell technology in the near term due to ongoing advancements, despite rising competition from back-contact and heterojunction technologies.
Reliance Power to build 930 MW of solar with 1.86 GWh of battery storage
Reliance Nu Suntech says it will build a 930 MW solar project with 465 MW/1,860 MWh of battery storage to deliver four hours of peak power daily at a fixed tariff of INR 3.53 ($0.042)/kWh. The project aims to provide assured supply at competitive rates.
Australian clean energy leaders urge Albanese to speed up renewables push
Clean energy leaders are calling on the Australian Labor Party to accelerate the transition, invest in what works, and seize the opportunity to secure the country’s position as a renewable energy and green industrial superpower.
