Batteries set new output record in California
Amid industry turmoil, California has been setting new benchmarks for the volume of instantaneous electricity injected into the grid by the state’s battery and solar sites.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Sharing information with a solar installer
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Eging PV posts $288 million net loss for 2024
Chinese solar manufacturer Eging PV blames severe market pressures and significant operational setbacks for its performance in 2024.
Water isn’t always the best answer to BESS fires
Fire protection engineers urge a defensive approach to battery fires, focusing on preventing thermal runaway from spreading rather than putting flames out directly.
Cyprus switches on first significant battery system
The Apollon PV Park has commissioned a 3.3 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar project, in a milestone for Cyprus.
Turkey opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PV frames, junction boxes
The Turkish authorities claim to have found evidence of dumping practices by Chinese PV junction boxes and frames manufacturers, which allegedly caused substantial damage to domestic producers.
Luxembourg adopts series of solar measures
Tenders for agrivoltaics and the commercial and industrial (C&I) market, simplified permitting procedures, and financial aid for solar installations are among a series of proposals the government of Luxembourg has adopted to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy technologies.
EU updates Photovoltaic Geographical Information System
The EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) has updated the core technologoy of the Photovoltaic Geographical Information System with the aim of reflecting the dominance of crystalline silicon solar technologies over thin-film counterparts in the global energy market.
EU introduces secondary legislation for Net-Zero Industry Act
The European Union has introduced secondary legislation under the Net-Zero Industry Act to support solar manufacturing. Member states must implement the new rules starting in 2026.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: January–April solar installations hit 105 GW
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says that China added 45.2 GW of new PV in April and more than 104.9 GW in the first four months of 2025.
