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Solar technology moves fast, as the industry pursues the joint goals of improving efficiency and lowering costs. From tiny tweaks in battery or solar cell materials, to optimizing large-scale system layouts, solar rewards effective innovations with a quick route to market.
As the industry grows, reliability testing becomes more complex and factors like recycling and critical mineral consumption come into the frame as well.
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Pursuing efficiency
SolarEdge CEO Shuki Nir sits down with pv magazine to discuss recent changes to the company’s offer, developments in the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, plans to capitalize on an expected AI data center boom, and market trends on both sides of the Atlantic.
Aug 17, 2026
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When solar is sold by AI agents
Wave Sales says its new AI voice agents can increase customer satisfaction and cut installer soft costs by helping to guide home solar customers through a multi-month installation process using the company’s proprietary memory layer and industry-specific integrations.
Kanion unveils residential monoblock outdoor heat pumps with 5.15 COP
Kanion’s Deluxe Series R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pumps span 6 kW to 30 kW, with COP up to 5.15, SCOP up to 5.13, and water temperatures up to 65 C. The units operate from −25 C to 43 C, use R32 refrigerant and 3D DC inverter technology, and feature a corrosion-resistant outdoor heat-exchanger coating.
Solinteg launches 10–30 kW three-phase hybrid inverter with 4 MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs
Solinteg has launched the M2HT 10–30K series of three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverters for residential and light-commercial solar-plus-storage systems, with eight models ranging from 9.9 kW to 30 kW. The inverters feature four MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs, backup capabilities, and energy-management functions including time-of-use tariffs, dynamic pricing, peak shifting and PV forecasting.
Vikram Solar inaugurates 6 GW solar PV module factory in India
Vikram Solar has inaugurated a 6 GW solar PV module manufacturing plant at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. Following the commissioning of the new production line, the company’s total solar PV module manufacturing capacity has increased to 15.5 GW per year.
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When solar is sold by AI agents
Wave Sales says its new AI voice agents can increase customer satisfaction and cut installer soft costs by helping to guide home solar customers through a multi-month installation process using the company’s proprietary memory layer and industry-specific integrations.
Kanion unveils residential monoblock outdoor heat pumps with 5.15 COP
Kanion’s Deluxe Series R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pumps span 6 kW to 30 kW, with COP up to 5.15, SCOP up to 5.13, and water temperatures up to 65 C. The units operate from −25 C to 43 C, use R32 refrigerant and 3D DC inverter technology, and feature a corrosion-resistant outdoor heat-exchanger coating.
Solinteg launches 10–30 kW three-phase hybrid inverter with 4 MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs
Solinteg has launched the M2HT 10–30K series of three-phase high-voltage hybrid inverters for residential and light-commercial solar-plus-storage systems, with eight models ranging from 9.9 kW to 30 kW. The inverters feature four MPPTs, dual high-voltage battery inputs, backup capabilities, and energy-management functions including time-of-use tariffs, dynamic pricing, peak shifting and PV forecasting.
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Vikram Solar inaugurates 6 GW solar PV module factory in India
Vikram Solar has inaugurated a 6 GW solar PV module manufacturing plant at Gangaikondan in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. Following the commissioning of the new production line, the company’s total solar PV module manufacturing capacity has increased to 15.5 GW per year.
Trina Solar launches typhoon-resistant PV modules rated up to 8,000 Pa
Trina Solar has introduced typhoon-resistant PV modules with mechanical load ratings of up to 8,000 Pa, targeting solar projects in regions exposed to extreme winds.
The new range combines reinforced module frames and glass with self-locking mounting clamps and automated tracker stow strategies designed to improve resilience during severe weather.
SunEnergyXT launches AC-coupled battery for existing PV systems
SunEnergyXT has launched the SunEnergyXT 500 PRO AC Core, an AC-coupled battery storage system designed for existing PV installations without replacing the inverter. The modular LFP system offers 5 kWh per master unit, scalable to 90 kWh, with smart-home integration, backup power and a 10-year warranty.
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