Cutting-edge solar and energy storage tech at RE+ 2025
RE+ 2025 showcases new solar modules, energy storage systems and factory expansions this week in Las Vegas for more than 40,000 industry professionals and 1,300 exhibitors.
Germany adds almost 4.59 GWh of battery storage already this year
Analysis by pv magazine shows almost 2.1 million battery storage systems (BESS) are now in operation in Germany. The latest figures for this year are 362,537 systems with a power output of around 2.6 GW and a cumulative storage capacity of 4.59 GWh.
EIA to cancel US solar module shipment report after review
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has proposed ending its solar module shipment report, citing limited value compared with reporting burdens.
Magtel wins €500 million Spain tender for 289 MW pumped hydro with solar
Magtel has secured a tender for a €500 million ($586 million) 289 MW/2,554 MWh pumped hydro project in Spain that will be colocated with 229 MW of solar.
Czech cybersecurity agency warns against Chinese solar inverters
Czechia’s cybersecurity office said Chinese solar inverters in small power plants are a potential security threat. The Czech solar association told pv magazine work needs to be done on incentivizing European manufacturing to resolve the reliance on imports.
Italy’s Energy City Hall starts first cross-border energy community
Italy’s Energy City Hall (ECH) has launched a cross-border energy community with partners in France and Monaco, aiming to begin operations in 2026 under Italian renewable energy rules.
Türkiye to tender 850 MW of solar
Turkiye’s next renewable energy tenders plan to allocate 850 MW of solar alongside 1,150 MW of wind across November and December. A ceiling price of €0.055 ($0.065)/kWh has been set, alongside floor prices of €0.0325/kWh for the solar tenders and €0.0350 for the wind tenders.
Sri Lanka breaks ground on 100 MW solar project
Sri Lanka has started building its largest renewable project, a $140 million, 100 MW solar park with 12 MWh of storage. It is expected to annually generate 219 GWh and cut $69.7 million in diesel imports by 2027.
Avaada Electro unveils n-type TOPCon PV modules
Avaada Electro, the solar manufacturing arm of Avaada Group is presenting its n-type G12, G12R and M10L tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules at the RE+ 2025 trade show in Las Vegas.
PV Hardware opens solar tracker factory in Texas
PV Hardware has opened a 95,000-square-foot solar tracker factory in Houston, Texas. The facility is expected to create 100 jobs and expand the company’s local manufacturing footprint.
