Brazil opens consultation on nationwide smart meter deployment
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has launched a consultation that could lead to the installation of 3.6 million smart meters as part of efforts to modernize the power sector and cut losses.
Carousel-shaped measurement platform for Arctic PV
Scientists in Finland have created a special platform to assess the performance of PV modules operating under Arctic conditions. Specifically, it provides data for efficient system design and performance modelling validation, with azimuth and tilt angle being key parameters.
Chile’s PV capacity tops 11.27 GW
Chile reached 11.27 GW of PV in August 2025, with solar accounting for 60% of its renewable capacity.
Permit secured for 270 MW solar-plus-storage project in Serbia
Türkiye’s Fortis Energy has secured a construction permit for 270 MW of solar alongside 72 MWh of battery energy storage to be built in northwestern Serbia. Construction is scheduled to begin during the second quarter of next year.
New control strategy for grid-forming inverters
Researchers in the United States have created a droop control strategy for grid-forming inverters that purportedly improves power system frequency stability. By using an exponential active power–frequency relationship, the novel technique optimizes the use of available headroom, reduces frequency deviations, and enhances overall grid resilience.
European electricity spot market shifts to 15-minute trading blocks
The European Power Exchange (Epex Spot) will switch its day-ahead market from hourly to 15-minute intervals on Sept. 30, a change mandated by the European Union that is expected to improve solar and wind integration, boost battery trading opportunities, and support dynamic tariffs.
Key takeaways from Solar & Storage Live UK
Solar & Storage Live UK 2025 took place over three days from September 23 to 25 at the NEC venue in the outskirts of Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city. pv magazine spoke to hundreds of industry players keen to optimize existing solar and storage capacity and be at the forefront of the nationwide rooftop PV expansion.
How to deliver large-scale grid infrastructure projects
New report from the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance addresses key challenges facing large-scale infrastructure projects and offers stakeholders recommendations for ensuring such projects are delivered within time and budget.
Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance bet on batteries as AI fuels power demand surge
Tech giants Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance are ramping up investments in renewable energy and storage to meet the soaring electricity demands driven by AI.
Zombie apocalypse-ready solar-plus-storage kit
JDEnergy introduced its eBlock 100C, eStation MV-6880, combined control systems, and the milestone deployment of its 20,000th energy storage block.
