Finland inaugurates world’s largest 1 MW/100 MWh sand battery
Finland has inaugurated the world’s largest sand battery, a 1 MW/100 MWh thermal storage system developed by Polar Night Energy. The unit is already exceeding efficiency targets.
Egypt signs land-use contract for 2 GW solar cell and panel complex
Egypt has signed a land-use contract for a 2 GW solar cell and 2 GW panel complex with 1 GWh of storage, backed by investors from Egypt, China, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Skyworth launches new residential inverters
The Chinese electronics manufacturer said its new single-phase inverters have a maximum efficiency of 97.9% and a European efficiency rating of 97.2%.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Sharing information with a solar installer
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
Solar to add 13 GW in Brazil in 2025 amid signs of slowdown
Brazil is expected to add 13 GW of solar capacity in 2025, according to the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (Absolar), but growth appears to be slowing as curtailment, grid constraints, and regulatory uncertainty challenge new projects.
Tongwei’s TNC 2.0 module series achieves high-performance verification
The modules have been verified by TÜV Rheinland as having 91.7% bifaciality. Tongwei is also one of only two companies in the global top 10 to earn maximum ratings across all categories of the 2025 Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard.
Novel MPPT technique for EV charging combined with PV, fuel cells
Scientists in India have designed a system that uses PV panels, a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, battery storage, and a supercapacitor. It also relies on an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system-based MPPT that reportedly achieves an efficiency of 98.7%.
New object detection algorithm for solar cleaning robots
A Chinese research team at Tarim University have developed a lightweight object detection and pose recognition solution for solar panel cleaning robots.
Sinovoltaics maps emerging PV manufacturing hub in Middle East, Africa
In its inaugural study of the emerging manufacturing hub in the Middle East and Africa, the quality assurance and technical compliance company has mapped 3.4 GW of module, 2.5 GW of solar cell, and 8.05 GW of ingot nameplate capacity across 27 sites.
Bulgaria launches consultation on 1.9 GWh energy storage subsidy
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has opened a public consultation for a new round targeting 1.9 GWh of standalone storage capacity, building on the success of its initial RESTORE procurement, which backed nearly 10 GWh of energy storage development.
