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Ireland’s leap of faith to power data centers

Under Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), 10 MW-plus data centers must provide at least 80% of their energy demand through new onsite renewable energy generation and storage. But whether data centers can meaningfully contribute to Ireland’s decarbonization depends on the success of its grid buildout, reports Blathnaid O’Dea.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 12, 2026
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PVcase adds key export option to its solar design software

PVcase has added PVC 2.0 export to its Ground Mount software, enabling solar engineers to transfer 3D project geometry directly to compatible tools such as PVsyst. The open standard aims to reduce manual data handling and errors while improving interoperability and consistency across solar design and simulation workflows.
Emiliano Bellini
17 minutes ago
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Brazil’s curtailment compensation offer attracts 1,539 solar and wind plant operators

A total of 1,539 solar and wind power plants representing around 53 GW have applied to Brazil’s compensation mechanism for eligible curtailment events. The final compensation amounts will be determined by the applicable methodology, project contracts and assessment of eligible curtailment events.
Alessandra Neris
37 minutes ago
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Mass-scale reuse pilot project finds 15% of second-life solar modules fail to meet safety requirements

Researchers in Australia identified two scalable routes for electrical safety qualification of second-life PV modules: silicone backsheet repair and faster parallel wet-leakage testing. A Queensland pilot found that 15% of 2,200 reuse-ready modules failed the wet-leakage test, highlighting the need for dedicated safety screening while modified testing could reduce costs and processing time.
Emiliano Bellini
48 minutes ago
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Global South Utilities completes 50 MW solar, 15 MWh BESS project in Central African Republic

The solar-plus-storage project has been billed as the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic’s history. The government says it is undergoing a phased implementation beginning with an initial 15 MW supplied to the plant’s neighbouring districts.
Patrick Jowett
1 hour ago

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Ireland’s leap of faith to power data centers

Under Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), 10 MW-plus data centers must provide at least 80% of their energy demand through new onsite renewable energy generation and storage. But whether data centers can meaningfully contribute to Ireland’s decarbonization depends on the success of its grid buildout, reports Blathnaid O’Dea.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 12, 2026
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Brazil’s curtailment compensation offer attracts 1,539 solar and wind plant operators

A total of 1,539 solar and wind power plants representing around 53 GW have applied to Brazil’s compensation mechanism for eligible curtailment events. The final compensation amounts will be determined by the applicable methodology, project contracts and assessment of eligible curtailment events.
Alessandra Neris
37 minutes ago
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Global South Utilities completes 50 MW solar, 15 MWh BESS project in Central African Republic

The solar-plus-storage project has been billed as the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic’s history. The government says it is undergoing a phased implementation beginning with an initial 15 MW supplied to the plant’s neighbouring districts.
Patrick Jowett
1 hour ago
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Guatemala updates regulations for distributed solar up to 5 MW

Guatemala has updated its regulatory framework for renewable distributed-generation projects of up to 5 MW, introducing new connection procedures, grid-capacity mapping and technical requirements. The new rules take effect Aug. 17, while projects already under application may remain under the previous regime unless developers opt into the new framework.
Luis Ini
2 hours ago
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Ireland’s leap of faith to power data centers

Under Ireland’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), 10 MW-plus data centers must provide at least 80% of their energy demand through new onsite renewable energy generation and storage. But whether data centers can meaningfully contribute to Ireland’s decarbonization depends on the success of its grid buildout, reports Blathnaid O’Dea.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Aug 12, 2026
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PVcase adds key export option to its solar design software

PVcase has added PVC 2.0 export to its Ground Mount software, enabling solar engineers to transfer 3D project geometry directly to compatible tools such as PVsyst. The open standard aims to reduce manual data handling and errors while improving interoperability and consistency across solar design and simulation workflows.
Emiliano Bellini
17 minutes ago
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Global South Utilities completes 50 MW solar, 15 MWh BESS project in Central African Republic

The solar-plus-storage project has been billed as the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic’s history. The government says it is undergoing a phased implementation beginning with an initial 15 MW supplied to the plant’s neighbouring districts.
Patrick Jowett
1 hour ago
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World’s largest LFP grid-forming goes online in China

The four-hour LFP project is designed to strengthen grid stability and renewable integration in northern China.
Vincent Shaw
3 hours ago
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Solar’s infrastructure obstacle

During the development of a recent utility-scale project in Texas’ ERCOT grid interconnection zone, Levona Renewables CEO Fernando Queiroz found his team spending more time evaluating transmission infrastructure, interconnection requirements, equipment availability, and utility procurement processes than discussing solar modules – a striking realization affecting project developers in the United States and beyond.
Fernando Queiroz
5 hours ago

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Scaling sodium storage

Chinese battery integrator HyperStrong has signed a deal with CATL for 60 GWh of sodium-ion battery cells to be supplied over three years. This represents the biggest deal seen yet for the emerging battery technology. pv magazine caught up with HyperStrong Chairman and CEO Jianhui Zhang to discuss the company’s plans for implementation of sodium-ion battery systems.
Mark Hutchins
Jul 21, 2026
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MRCool launches do-it-yourself monoblock heat pump without outdoor unit

The U.S. manufacturer has launched a 115 V do-it-yourself monoblock heat pump with 10,000 Btu/h cooling and 9,000 Btu/h heating capacity, using R-32 refrigerant and inverter-driven technology.
Emiliano Bellini
2 hours ago
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Weidmüller unveils new PV connectors

Weidmüller has introduced a tool-free PV-Stick connection system designed to simplify and speed up photovoltaic installations while ensuring reliable connections up to 1,500 V DC.
Ralph Diermann
22 hours ago
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A. O. Smith launches CO₂ split heat pump water heater for residential use

A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, an outdoor split-system heat pump water heater using CO₂ refrigerant and designed for cold-climate operation down to -31.7 C. The system offers up to 303 L of storage, smart controls, leak and freeze protection, and a 10-year limited warranty.
Emiliano Bellini
Aug 12, 2026

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The silicon recycling loop remains open

Retrieving silicon from end-of-life PV modules for reuse in solar applications relies heavily on small improvements. As scientists continue to chase that decimal point, AI and robotic labs might beat them to the goal.
Lior Kahana
Jul 20, 2026
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Mass-scale reuse pilot project finds 15% of second-life solar modules fail to meet safety requirements

Researchers in Australia identified two scalable routes for electrical safety qualification of second-life PV modules: silicone backsheet repair and faster parallel wet-leakage testing. A Queensland pilot found that 15% of 2,200 reuse-ready modules failed the wet-leakage test, highlighting the need for dedicated safety screening while modified testing could reduce costs and processing time.
Emiliano Bellini
48 minutes ago
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Scandium doping, coating improve cycling stability of sodium-ion battery cathodes

Researchers have compared bulk scandium doping and surface scandium coating in a special type of cathodes for sodium-ion batteries. Both approaches improved cycling stability, with the coated full cell retaining 91.2% of its initial capacity after 300 cycles, while structural analyses revealed distinct bulk- and surface-stabilization mechanisms.
Lior Kahana
3 hours ago
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Perovskite solar tested at over 5,000 m altitude

Monochrome will test a perovskite PV prototype at an altitude of around 5,150 meters during an alpine expedition in Pakistan’s Karakoram region. The field trial will assess power-generation performance and durability under harsh, off-grid conditions as the company explores perovskite technology for future BIPV applications.
Emiliano Bellini
Aug 12, 2026
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Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have achieved almost 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels using a proven mineral-processing technology they believe could make solar panel recycling more economically viable.
David Carroll
Aug 12, 2026
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UNSW: Work begins on new AUD$125 million Tyree Energy Technologies building The University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia has announced that construction has started on its new AUD$125 million Tyree Energy Technologies Building (TETB) following planning approval from the New South Wales government. The new facility – scheduled to be completed by 2012 – will house all the energy-related research and teaching groups within the university, including photovoltaics.
pv magazine
Aug 05, 2010
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US National Guard unit to bring solar to rural Afghanistan In a bid to bring renewable energy, like solar power, to Afghanistan, Lt. Col. Brian Stevens of the Texas Army National Guard is working with the Energy Executives Leadership Program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which sees 20 energy executives gather together once a month for energy education sessions.
Becky Beetz
Aug 05, 2010
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SilexSolar to increase PV panel production capacity due to “strong demand”; cell production will also be ramped up? SilexSolar Pty Ltd has announced it is to expand its photovoltaics (PV) panel capacity at its Sydney Olympic Park (SOP) manufacturing facility in Australia, from 13 megawatts (MW) to 35 MW by the middle of next year. The company cites strong demand for its Australian-made panels from the domestic rooftop solar panel market as the primary reason.
pv magazine
Aug 05, 2010
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Q-Cells inaugurates German 5.3 MW solar park An inauguration ceremony is being held today to mark the completion of Q-Cells SE’s 5.3-megawatt (MW) solar power station, located close to Spremberg in the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany. The project, which covers a 19-hectare brownfield site, cost around €16 million. Construction began in mid-June.
Becky Beetz
Aug 05, 2010
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China: Jabil's Guangzhou factory comes under fire for its employment practices Jabil Circuit Inc., one of the world’s largest providers of electronic manufacturing services, and whose customers include companies from every industry, including consumer products, automotive, telecommunications and solar, has come under fire following a report published in July by the U.S.’s National Labor Committee (NLC) regarding working conditions in its Chinese factory, based in Guangzhou, Guangdong.
pv magazine
Aug 05, 2010
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Italy: More time available for energy bill The date by which Italian photovoltaics (PV) installations should enter into operation to continue to enjoy the incentive rates contained in the second energy bill – the one currently in force and which is due to expire at the end of the year – has been postponed, according to Qualenergia.it.
Becky Beetz
Aug 05, 2010
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Japan: Kyocera to start production at new solar cell plant The Kyocera Corporation is set to begin full-scale production at its new Yasu solar cell manufacturing facility in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
Becky Beetz
Aug 04, 2010
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Solon to stop manufacturing dual-axis tracking systems; 50 redundancies expected Solon SE has told pv magazine it is to stop manufacturing dual-axis tracking systems due to the “drastic” decrease in silicon prices. The company also announced that 50 people from its Austrian subsidiary Solon Hilber Technologie GmbH (SHT) will be made redundant as a result of a management buyout.
Becky Beetz
Aug 04, 2010
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U.S.: Power Integrations unveils USD$3.6 million solar PV installation in San Jose Power Integrations has today announced it has powered up a USD$3.6-million solar photovoltaics (PV) array at its San Jose headquarters in the Edenvale Technology Park, in California, the U.S. At 600 kilowatts, the system is among the 10 largest solar facilities in Silicon Valley, says the company. The installation took six months to complete.
Becky Beetz
Aug 04, 2010
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