China commissions first urban underground vanadium flow battery system
China has deployed its first 1.25 MW urban vanadium flow battery (VFB), supporting peak AC loads and offering a safer alternative amid tighter lithium-ion storage regulations in dense urban environments.
InfinityPV releases new compact solar simulator
The Danish company says its new product is ideal for small to medium-sized solar cell testing. It can simulate light conditions in the 390–700 nm range.
Cubenergy launches FlexCombo 2.0 flexible energy storage block
The FlexCombo 2.0 is an AC Block designed to support the evolving requirements of power systems, including grid stability, regulatory compliance, and scalable project development.
Morocco begins construction on 305 MW Noor Atlas solar program
Morocco’s state energy agency and national utility have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and begun construction on six Noor Atlas solar plants totaling 305 MW. The project – financed by KfW, the European Investment Bank and Bank of Africa – aims to expand renewables, support local industry and create regional jobs.
Africa’s next growth frontier: Why agrivoltaics are worth the long-term bet
Africa has abundant sunlight, arable land, and innovative farmers, and agrivoltaics offers a long-term strategy to boost food security, climate resilience, and energy access simultaneously. Success depends on coordinated policy, inclusive community engagement, and patient, innovative finance to build a viable, scalable market.
Lightweight PV modules could unlock more than 85 GW of untapped rooftop potential in Europe
In its second monthly column for pv magazine, the Becquerel Institute explains that Europe has vast commercial and industrial rooftops suitable for solar, but decades-old structural limits block conventional PV panels, creating an 85 GW untapped potential. Lightweight PV modules, commercially available and up to 50% lighter, can unlock this constrained market, meeting regulatory, economic, and technical needs for solar deployment across the continent.
Survey highlights technology shift in utility-scale solar
Bifacial PV modules, string inverters and advanced trackers are becoming the preferred technologies in utility-scale solar project design, according to new data from RatedPower.
Beazley to acquire kWh Analytics to expand renewable underwriting
Beazley has agreed to acquire US renewable insurance specialist kWh Analytics to strengthen data-driven underwriting for solar and energy storage projects.
Waaree Solar Americas invests $30 million in Omani polysilicon supplier
Waaree Solar Americas has agreed to invest about $30 million in United Solar Holdings to secure long-term supplies of traceable polysilicon for its expanding solar manufacturing operations.
Transparent superhydrophobic self-cleaning coating increases solar cell efficiency by 4.75%
Researchers have developed a PFAS-free dual-layer sol-gel and hydrophobic silica coating that repels water, dust, and dirt while maintaining high light transmission for solar panels. The transparent, self-cleaning coating improved photovoltaic efficiency from 13.90% to 14.56%, demonstrating strong durability and potential for future commercial applications.
