‘We need male allies who understand that inclusion benefits everyone’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Rosilena Lindo, Global energy and climate advisor and former Secretary of Energy in Panama. She says that gender equality is not a women’s issue, but rather a global development imperative. “The gender and energy dialogue has evolved. Women are not victims, they are agents of change,” she states.
Insurers warn of supply chain strain, tighter OEM warranties in battery sector
Insurers say the maturing battery energy storage system (BESS) market is improving risk data and underwriting confidence, but rising fire-related costs, stretched supply chains, and reduced manufacturer warranties are creating new financial pressures.
Protecting the grid from extreme weather
IEC Standards help to make the grid more resilient as the impact of climate change intensifies.
From scale to strength: How India’s solar industry is forced to become a global premium player
EUPD Research explores India’s rapid solar manufacturing expansion, its growing export potential, competitiveness relative to China, and the evolving trade and sustainability dynamics shaping global PV markets.
ICRA warns of PV module overcapacity driving consolidation in India
ICRA says India’s solar manufacturing sector faces oversupply risks as module capacity far outpaces domestic demand, pushing smaller producers toward consolidation.
High pressure boosts eastern solar as storms hit North America’s northwest
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that North America experienced a highly variable solar performance in October, as a strong high-pressure system boosted irradiance across the eastern regions while cooler, cloudier conditions reduced solar potential in the Pacific Northwest.
Chinese solar cell prices ease as looming Indian antidumping duties prompt contract renegotiations
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.
Off-grid solar tracker charges workplace EVs in California
Solaflect Energy says its Apollo dual-axis tracker system delivers off-grid electric vehicle charging for less than $0.10/kWh, with the first commercial units now operating in West Sacramento, California.
Ukraine amends loan scheme for home, hybrid solar installations
Ukraine is changing its state support mechanism for households installing hybrid renewable energy systems to a one-time, 30% reimbursement of the principal debt. The Ministry of Energy says the change will help increase access to hybrid power supply systems.
UK solar company shut down after defrauding elderly consumers
Elderly consumers targeted by sales staff who promised government grant refunds to cover the cost of solar equipment and maintenance but failed to deliver. More than GBP 3.1 million ($4.0 million) was paid into bank accounts of two now defunct companies between May 2023 and January 2025.
