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Holistic approach wins for agrivoltaics
There is growing interest across many regions in integrating solar installations into land already being used for agriculture. Lessons learned from early projects in both livestock and crop farming are stacking up. While best practices are emerging, it’s clear that each project requires an individual approach. pv magazine spoke with Jake Morin, chief product officer at Nextpower, about the state of the art in agrivoltaics.
Jul 17, 2026
How to protect residential batteries from heat waves
An expert from Kiwa PI Berlin recommends installing batteries in thermally stable locations, ensuring proper ventilation, following manufacturer guidelines, and using certified equipment to reduce heat-related risks. During heatwaves, shifting daytime electricity consumption to direct solar use can help limit battery stress and prevent overheating.
Jul 18, 2026
‘Inclusion has to move beyond good intentions and symbolic actions’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Floriane de Brabandère. Founding President of the French National Solar Energy Federation (FNES). She says Inclusion is also about providing people with the practical means to succeed. “You cannot retain talent that is poorly equipped,” she states.
Jul 18, 2026
GenCost at Eight: how a decade of disruption reshaped the future of Australia’s energy system
What has a decade of disruption taught us about Australia’s energy future? Eight years of GenCost shows how technology trends and global events are influencing the transition to low-emissions electricity.
Jul 18, 2026
China imposes new consumption tax on PV cells, batteries amid industry consolidation push
Combined with stricter energy efficiency standards, the new measure signal Beijing’s push to reduce overcapacity, promote advanced technologies, and favor more competitive, higher-efficiency producers across the solar value chain.
Jul 17, 2026
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Avoiding IP issues
Recent disputes involving tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology illustrate how patent enforcement can shape manufacturing strategy, constrain technology adoption, and create downstream ripples. Solar cell technology provides a useful lens for understanding how intellectual property (IP) risk operates across the US solar industry, as Isaku Begert, an associate at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, explains.
Jul 14, 2026
‘Inclusion has to move beyond good intentions and symbolic actions’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Floriane de Brabandère. Founding President of the French National Solar Energy Federation (FNES). She says Inclusion is also about providing people with the practical means to succeed. “You cannot retain talent that is poorly equipped,” she states.
Jul 18, 2026
GenCost at Eight: how a decade of disruption reshaped the future of Australia’s energy system
What has a decade of disruption taught us about Australia’s energy future? Eight years of GenCost shows how technology trends and global events are influencing the transition to low-emissions electricity.
Jul 18, 2026
China imposes new consumption tax on PV cells, batteries amid industry consolidation push
Combined with stricter energy efficiency standards, the new measure signal Beijing’s push to reduce overcapacity, promote advanced technologies, and favor more competitive, higher-efficiency producers across the solar value chain.
Jul 17, 2026
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Holistic approach wins for agrivoltaics
There is growing interest across many regions in integrating solar installations into land already being used for agriculture. Lessons learned from early projects in both livestock and crop farming are stacking up. While best practices are emerging, it’s clear that each project requires an individual approach. pv magazine spoke with Jake Morin, chief product officer at Nextpower, about the state of the art in agrivoltaics.
Jul 17, 2026
How to protect residential batteries from heat waves
An expert from Kiwa PI Berlin recommends installing batteries in thermally stable locations, ensuring proper ventilation, following manufacturer guidelines, and using certified equipment to reduce heat-related risks. During heatwaves, shifting daytime electricity consumption to direct solar use can help limit battery stress and prevent overheating.
Jul 18, 2026
Western Europe sees strong irradiance gains during record June heat
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that record June heat was accompanied by a stark north–south split in Europe’s solar resource, with persistent high pressure boosting irradiance by up to 25% across western and southern Europe while Atlantic weather systems reduced irradiance by as much as 25% across Scandinavia, the UK and Ireland. The observed pattern broadly matched seasonal forecasts but with stronger-than-expected regional contrasts, highlighting exceptional solar gains in France, northern Spain and northern Italy alongside significant deficits in northern Europe.
Jul 17, 2026
AI-powered 9-ton tracked robot for large-scale PV construction
China-based Relu Robotics has developed a 9-ton robot that reportedly delivers accurate module handling and installation. The company says its tracked chassis, extended-range power system, and all-terrain capability enable operation across deserts, sand, wastelands, hills, and slopes under extreme conditions.
Jul 17, 2026
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The swiftest route to scale
US tandem cell startup Swift Solar acquired an extensive set of intellectual property earlier this year related to heterojunction (HJT) solar cell production from now-defunct manufacturer Meyer Burger. It is also now working with some of the experts who were key to developing the technology. pv magazine spoke with Swift Solar CEO Joel Jean and former Meyer Burger CEO Gunter Erfurt about the company’s plans to apply its newly acquired knowledge to manufacturing in the United States.
Jul 16, 2026
From import dependence to global competitiveness: India’s solar manufacturing story
India’s journey from an import-dependent country to an integrated global solar manufacturer is an example of how a nation can assure its self-sufficiency not only in the energy sector but also become a vital pillar of the global green economy.
Jul 18, 2026
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The swiftest route to scale
US tandem cell startup Swift Solar acquired an extensive set of intellectual property earlier this year related to heterojunction (HJT) solar cell production from now-defunct manufacturer Meyer Burger. It is also now working with some of the experts who were key to developing the technology. pv magazine spoke with Swift Solar CEO Joel Jean and former Meyer Burger CEO Gunter Erfurt about the company’s plans to apply its newly acquired knowledge to manufacturing in the United States.
Jul 16, 2026
Scientists build 31%-efficient indium-free tandem perovskite silicon mini-module via reactive plasma deposition
Researchers have developed an indium-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell using a low-damage reactive plasma deposition process to produce tin oxide layers, achieving certified efficiencies of 33.6% for a small-area device and 31.0% for a mini-module.
Jul 17, 2026
Austrian scientists testing foldable PV system with dual-axis tracking
TU Graz researchers have developed FLAPTrack, a dual-axis solar tracker that combines higher PV yields with automated weather protection by folding modules flat during storms. The system aims to make dual-axis tracking economically viable again, with reported yield gains of up to 40% compared with fixed-mount installations.
Jul 16, 2026
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Western Europe sees strong irradiance gains during record June heat
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that record June heat was accompanied by a stark north–south split in Europe’s solar resource, with persistent high pressure boosting irradiance by up to 25% across western and southern Europe while Atlantic weather systems reduced irradiance by as much as 25% across Scandinavia, the UK and Ireland. The observed pattern broadly matched seasonal forecasts but with stronger-than-expected regional contrasts, highlighting exceptional solar gains in France, northern Spain and northern Italy alongside significant deficits in northern Europe.
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India switches on first hydrogen train
Prime minister Narendra Modi today flagged off India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards sustainable and green rail transportation. The train will initially operate on the 89 km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana.
Technology & Products
Bluetti features new Balco Series line of products at The smarter E 2026
At The smarter E 2026, the company highlighted its new balcony energy storage solutions that enable homeowners to optimize self-consumption of solar. Henrik Zhai, Bluetti’s Head of Sales for the DACH region, demonstrated the plug-and-play aspects of the company’s smart meter accessories.
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Giving away excess daytime solar for free
Australia is turning excess midday solar into a consumer benefit through free “solar sharer” electricity tariffs, enabling households to shift loads, charge batteries and EVs, and cut energy bills dramatically. With rooftop solar, storage, electrification, and smarter tariffs, Australia is showing how market innovation can integrate large amounts of renewable energy at low cost.
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