South Korean solar inverter industry raises cybersecurity concerns
South Korean solar inverter makers have jointly launched a new association of inverter manufacturers to coordinate domestic production, safeguard local expertise, and address import-driven market issues and grid stability challenges.
‘I’ve seen women promoted while pregnant, and others leading teams while working part-time’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Marion Bourdais-Massenet, Country Manager France at Viridi Energies Renouvelables. She says true inclusion comes from daily practice, allyship, and self-reflective leadership, encouraging young women to pursue their potential and contribute confidently to the energy transition.
Atlantic Storm Claudia cuts solar irradiance across Western Europe
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Storm Claudia significantly reduced daily irradiance across the British Isles and the Iberian Peninsula, limiting solar generation.
Rescue bid for German solar glass maker GMB fails
The solar glass manufacturer started insolvency proceedings in July. An investor’s bid has now failed, leaving over 200 employees facing layoffs.
China moves to curb irrational competion in battery energy storage industry
The Chinese Ministry said it will take swift action to rein in aggressive low‑price competition that threatens to destabilize businesses and impede sustainable industry growth.
Open-access online tool helps homeowners replace gas boilers with PV-driven heat pumps
Italian research agency Enea has created a web tool that assesses the feasibility of replacing residential gas boilers with heat pumps by providing an estimate of the potential energy and economic savings. The app also provides information on the technical specifications of the photovoltaic system necessary to meet the heat pump’s electricity demand.
Austria deploys 1 GW of PV in January-September period
Austria added 1,036 MW of new solar capacity between January and September 2025, down from 1,419 MW over the same period in 2024, as political uncertainty, delayed legislation, and weakening residential demand strain the solar sector.
Japan pilots low-weight solar panels, perovskite windows for buildings
Mitsui Home and Tokyo Gas have revealed plans to deploy Japan’s first combined on-site and virtual solar power purchase agreement (PPA), cutting factory emissions and maximizing rooftop energy use.
N-type wafer prices extend four-week slide amid weak demand, rising inventory concerns
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.
Australia’s Tindo Solar plans expansion as ARENA funding reshapes outlook
Australian module maker Tindo Solar says Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding of AUD 34.5 million ($22.5 million) will support expansion at its South Australia facility as it navigates soft demand, technology shifts, and manufacturing constraints.
