Croatia to invest €40 million in household solar, batteries, heat pumps
The Croatian government’s latest set of energy support measures includes new financing for residential solar, batteries and heat pumps, expected to support up to 15,000 applications, as well as an extension of existing electricity price subsidies for homeowners.
SMA Solar Technology confirms wider loss for 2025 on weak PV market
SMA Solar Technology AG says revenue declined slightly and losses widened significantly in 2025 due to weak demand and one-off effects from its restructuring program.
Energy transitions continue to produce spillover effects despite geopolitical tensions
Accelerating energy transitions in major economies can create positive spillover effects worldwide, even amid geopolitical tensions, with North America and the Eurozone boosting progress in other regions.
JinkoSolar achieves 32.76% efficiency in perovskite-TOPCon tandem solar cell
The result was certified by China’s National Photovoltaic Industry Metrology Test Center (NPVM). The cell utilizes a perovskite top device with MBT-ligand-controlled crystallization on a TOPCon silicon bottom cell, achieving a void-free, high-efficiency tandem structure.
Ultra-low-cost solar could enable 2,000 GW market in Australia
Researchers from the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics say ultra-low-cost solar could deliver 1,000 TWh annually for domestic use and 2,600 TWh for exports under Australia’s long-term energy transition scenarios.
Who are the Top 100 PV manufacturers today?
The Terawatt PV 100 ranks the top 100 solar manufacturing companies using a new methodology based on production scale, financial strength, and corporate transparency, with Tongwei leading the Q1 2026 list and most top firms headquartered in China. The analysis highlights increasing global supply-chain scrutiny driven by tariffs and ESG mandates, while also showing rising influence from Indian companies and strong positions for key materials and equipment suppliers.
Solar sheep grazing delivers margins up to 40% in new study
Researchers at Western University say agrivoltaic sheep grazing models in Ontario outperform traditional farming, with higher margins and dual revenue streams from livestock and solar site services.
Nulite launches PV-driven residential heat pump
The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled a hybrid photovoltaic–geothermal heat pump system that uses solar electricity to directly power the unit, boosting efficiency and self-consumption. The 8–112 kW ground- and water-source system delivers heating, cooling, and domestic hot water with coefficients of performance often exceeding 4–5, while smart controls and the ground loop act as a thermal battery to optimize year-round performance.
Second-life EV batteries approved for data center microgrid expansion
Crusoe and Redwood Energy are scaling a microgrid in Sparks, Nevada, by using repurposed electric vehicle batteries and solar to supply additional modular data centers.
France lowers PV feed-in tariffs for systems up to 100 kW
France’s energy regulator has reduced feed-in tariffs (FITs) for PV systems up to 100 kW for the April to July 2026 period, with lower rates across all segments and reduced compensation for surplus electricity.
