Grid-forming BESS set to stabilize Australia’s hyperscale data centers
Australia has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for hyperscale data centers, ranking among the top five to 10 markets globally by capacity. Drivers include large land availability in Renewable Energy Zones, renewable penetration exceeding 40% across the National Electricity Market (NEM), geopolitical stability, Five Eyes membership, and proximity to Asia-Pacific demand hubs.
Fox ESS presents residential storage system line with 89.6% round-trip efficiency
The new series features single- and three-phase systems with scalable LFP battery integration. Designed for rapid whole-house backup and VPP applications, the new product delivers up to 89.6 % round-trip efficiency, according to the manufacturer.
RenewSys inaugurates 3 GW solar module plant in India
RenewSys India has opened a 3 GW automated solar module facility in the Indian state of Maharashtra, expanding total module capacity to 5.6 GW.
DMEGC launches 475 W full-black solar module
The Chinese manufacturer said its new rooftop solar module offers 455–475 W power, 22.8–23.8% efficiency, 96-cell double-glass design, and IP68 protection.
Attorney sentenced to 11 years in $1 billion solar fraud scheme
Former DC Solar counsel Ari J. Lauer has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his role in a $1 billion solar tax equity fraud scheme.
LG debuts new indoor air-to-water heat pumps
The Korean manufacturer has expanded its Therma V R290 heat pump line with three indoor unit options to improve installation flexibility. The new products are designed to deliver heating performance at ambient temperatures as low as -28 C and domestic hot water output of up to 75 C.
Intertek forecasts higher US solar module prices through 2027
Intertek CEA says tariffs tied to a Section 232 polysilicon probe could push US solar module prices higher through 2027 despite growing domestic manufacturing capacity.
Dutch startup plans roll-to-roll factory for perovskite solar cells
TNO has launched Perovion Technologies to industrialize lightweight, flexible perovskite solar cells, targeting niche applications where conventional panels are unsuitable. The company plans to build the first roll-to-roll perovskite solar cell manufacturing facility in the Netherlands by 2030.
Arctech presents dry cleaning robot weighing just 38 kg
The Chinese manufacturer said its new Star Shine I system is already available in Europe and can operate at speeds of 10–18 m/min, performing cleaning routes of up to 3 km round trip and 9 km in a single direction.
Ciemat unveils large-area multispectral solar simulator for PV module testing
The system enables measurements under controlled irradiance, spectrum, and temperature conditions. It can combine 0.4% spatial irradiance uniformity, 500 ms illumination pulses, and dynamic I-V acquisition to accurately test high-capacitance photovoltaic modules in a single pulse, according to Ciemat.
