SMA secures German certificate for grid-forming battery inverter
SMA Solar Technology AG has obtained the first German unit certificate for a grid-forming battery inverter with instantaneous reserve. The certification allows use in high- and extra-high-voltage projects ahead of the new reserve market in 2026.
Brazil PV curtailment hits 14% as Voltalia seeks compensation deal
Voltalia has reported a 14% cut in its Brazilian PV output in the first half of 2025. The company expects curtailment to stay near 12% to 15% until 2027 and ease from 2028.
Rable offers mounting system for east-west PV systems on low-load flat roofs
The Dutch startup said it is developing markets in France, Sweden, and Belgium after completing more than 50 solar rooftop projects in its home market based on its east-west oriented, self-supported mounting system.
ALDI expands rooftop solar and battery sales in eastern Australia
Budget supermarket chain ALDI is expanding its residential solar business, opening up sales of its rooftop PV and battery energy storage packages to customers in Australia’s eastern states after a trial in Victoria.
Domain adaptation framework for PV power forecasting
A team of researchers have developed a domain adaption framework capable of transferring knowledge from solar power plants with abundant data to plants that need to be trained without labelled data. The framework has been tested at three solar power sites in Germany and was found to perform better than reference models.
Canada set to surpass 2024 solar growth with rise in behind-the-meter PV
Canada is on track to deploy more solar in 2025 than it did in 2024, according to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), with behind-the-meter installations having a particularly active year to date.
Italy issues new fire safety rules for PV and storage systems
Italy’s fire service has introduced binding guidelines for PV systems up to 1,500 V, adding rules on storage, spacing, compartmentalization, and maintenance.
India installs 3.8 GW open-access solar in H1 2025, says Mercom
India added 3.8 GW of open-access solar capacity in the first six months of 2025, with record growth in the April-June period driven by developers seeking to secure transmission fee waivers, says Mercom India.
Nextracker acquires Origami Solar for $53 million
Nextracker has acquired US steel solar frame maker Origami Solar for $53 million, expanding into panel frame production to accelerate installations, support local supply chains and improve system durability.
Tesla unveils new generation of utility-scale batteries
Tesla’s long-anticipated innovation in utility-scale battery storage has yielded two new products, marking a leap toward faster deployment, greater scalability, and higher energy density.
