TotalEnergies, Nextnorth close financing for 440 MW Philippines solar
TotalEnergies and Philippines-based developer Nextnorth have started construction of a 440 MWp solar plant in Isabela province after reaching financial close on $300 million of international bank financing.
Bangladesh’s PV capacity to reach 8.5 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
Bangladesh’s solar capacity is forecast to increase more than sixfold over the next decade, driven by a shift from off-grid rural deployment toward grid-connected and distributed generation, according to a new GlobalData report.
Montenegro developer signs grid deal for 385 MW solar plant
M Energy d.o.o. has signed a grid-connection agreement with Montenegro’s transmission operator for a 385 MW solar project, which would be the largest in a country with around 30 MW of installed PV capacity.
20-month field tests show tracker-based bifacial PV outpeforms fixed tilt counterparts with 13.5% higher ouput in desert enviroments
Qatari researchers found that bifacial 2P horizontal single-axis tracking PV systems in desert conditions produced up to 13.5% more electricity than fixed-tilt systems over long-term field testing in Qatar. The study also showed strong seasonal and technology-dependent performance, with tracker advantages varying with irradiance and weather conditions.
Europe’s solar and storage development: Selectivity amid rising global supply and returning energy shocks
Escalating Middle East tensions and global energy supply risks are accelerating Europe’s shift toward solar and storage, particularly in commercial, industrial, and utility-scale segments where energy security, resilience, and price stability are becoming central investment drivers. At the same time, expanding manufacturing capacity in China and India is redirecting surplus solar and storage supply toward Europe, creating a highly competitive and increasingly selective market where long-term success depends on quality, reliability, ESG alignment, and strategic market positioning.
Inorganic perovskite solar cell based on tetraphenyl-porphine zinc interlayer achieves 82% fill factor
An international research team has proposed a perovskite solar cell architecture incorporating a thin tetraphenyl-porphine zinc interfacial layer to enhance surface potential, passivate defect states, and improve charge transport. The strategy leads to improved device efficiency and operational stability, enabling power conversion efficiencies exceeding 13%.
Australian researchers develop vapour-based manufacturing process for lead-free perovskite solar
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a scalable, lead-free perovskite solar cell manufacturing process that achieves record indoor-light efficiency while avoiding toxic materials and enabling flexible consumer electronics applications.
California sets precedent by overriding local blockade for massive solar-plus-storage project
California is asserting state authority to revive the $700 million Soda Mountain project, marking a new era where Sacramento can reclaim authority from local counties to force stalled utility-scale solar and storage across the finish line.
Italy probes PV companies over €60 million tax evasion and €33 million subsidy fraud
The Italian authorities have dentified seven Trentino-based photovoltaic companies, controlled by an unspecified German operator, accused of allegedly evading over €60 million in taxes and improperly obtaining €33 million in incentives from the state energy agency GSE.
German solar module maker Soluxtec files for insolvency
Soluxtec has entered provisional insolvency proceedings as declining module prices and international competition continue to pressure European solar manufacturers. The company said it plans to restructure operations, maintain module deliveries, and preserve jobs while seeking investors.
