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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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Texas to account for almost half of domestic U.S. silicon module production in 2027
Texas is projected to produce over 45% of U.S. silicon-based solar modules in 2027 within 100 miles of the I-45 corridor, driven by rapid multi-gigawatt facility deployment and pro-business incentives according to Terawatt PV Research.
Octopus Energy unveils heat pump add-on for home cooling
K-based Octopus Energy has introduced Cosy Cooler, a hydronic cooling unit designed to work with its existing Cosy heat pumps. The company says the device can be installed using existing radiator pipework and will cost between GBP 500 ($670) and GBP 600 when it becomes available in 2027.
Dutch startup offers PV mounting solution for fragile roofs
Dutch startup Rable has developed a self-supporting PV mounting system for fragile roofs with slopes of up to 10 degrees, reducing anchor points by 95% compared with conventional systems. The galvanized-steel structure distributes loads of 6 kg/m² to 15 kg/m² and can reduce installation costs by €0.15 ($0.16)/W, according to the company.
Mova launches residential battery with integrated EV charging management
The Mova LumeGret S5000 residential energy storage system combines solar power management, expandable battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. The system supports up to 4.8 kW of solar input and can be paired with a 7 kW EV charger.
Australia fosters PV innovation with $174 million fund
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened the AUD 250 million Solar Sunshot Round 3, for local and global companies to develop product, manufacture, or scale-up technology capable of reducing large-scale solar costs and speeding up solar build times in Australia.
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Fidelis signs new $210 million contract to supply 93 MW capacity solar modules
Fidelis Energy Inc. has entered into a long-term agreement with Lagofrio Energy Solutions (LES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tinsol Energy (pty) Ltd. (TSEL), which will see the company supplying 93 megawatts (MW) of photovolatic solar modules to TSEL for use in the development and build-out of several solar parks in Africa.
Clean Energy and Power enters European solar market; looks to make an impact
Clean Energy and Power (CEP), Inc. has acquired its first solar project in Europe. Located in the Czech Republic, work is scheduled to begin on the project this week and should be completed by the start of July. Meanwhile, the comapny has said it is looking to undertake bigger projects.
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