Fraunhofer researchers develop decorative films for BIPV
Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) researchers are using roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography to produce visually seamless building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) modules.
Record cold, dust storms shape complex winter for South American solar
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that large parts of South America recorded slight net increases in solar irradiance this winter despite sharp month-to-month contrasts in June and July.
Eelpower Energy secures funds for up to 1 GWh of UK battery storage
Eelpower Ltd. joins consortium of public and private sector investors to launch new battery energy storage system (BESS) developer – Eelpower Energy. The developer is targeting final investment decisions on up to 1 GWh of capacity by the end of 2025.
France to cut VAT to 5.5% for residential solar under 9 kW from October
France will cut value-added tax (VAT) to 5.5% on residential PV systems up to 9 kW starting in October 2025.
Researchers use guanidinium thiocyanate to raise perovskite cell efficiency
Researchers have used guanidinium thiocyanate as a chaotropic agent to modulate the crystal growth rate during perovskite crystallization. They compared different concentrations of the guanidinium thiocyanate. Champion device efficiency was 22.34%.
Solar panel prices increase nearly 5% as China tightens oversight
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
India installs 18 GW solar in H1 of 2025, says Mercom
India added 18 GW of new solar power capacity in the first half of 2025, with over 11 GW installed in the second quarter alone.
Solar leads as US grid interconnection agreements grow 33%
Interconnection agreements grew 33% year-over-year in 2024 and are sustaining momentum through 2025, said Wood Mackenzie.
Canada backs 32 MW Indigenous-owned solar project
Canada is investing CAD 33 million ($23.8 million) in a 32 MW solar project to be built by George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan.
Strongest year on record for UK solar generation as deployment accelerates
Generation data for the first half of 2025 shows a record start for solar, while new government capacity data points to accelerating deployment and larger installations.
