Sri Lanka breaks ground on 100 MW solar project
Sri Lanka has started building its largest renewable project, a $140 million, 100 MW solar park with 12 MWh of storage. It is expected to annually generate 219 GWh and cut $69.7 million in diesel imports by 2027.
Avaada Electro unveils n-type TOPCon PV modules
Avaada Electro, the solar manufacturing arm of Avaada Group is presenting its n-type G12, G12R and M10L tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules at the RE+ 2025 trade show in Las Vegas.
Bluetti debuts world’s first sodium-ion portable power station
The Pioneer Na will be available globally from mid-October, 2025.
First Graphene claims major boost for perovskite solar cell efficiency
Australian graphene supplier First Graphene has reported the addition of its functionalized graphene product to perovskite solar cells has increased efficiency almost two-fold and reduced production costs by up to 80%.
Aermec launches propane heat pumps for commercial, industrial buildings
The new heat pump systems use propane as the refrigerant and can provide hot water at a temperature of up to 75 C, according to the UK-based manufacturer.
PV Hardware opens solar tracker factory in Texas
PV Hardware has opened a 95,000-square-foot solar tracker factory in Houston, Texas. The facility is expected to create 100 jobs and expand the company’s local manufacturing footprint.
France allocates 971 MW in ground-mounted PV tender
The French government has awarded 165 projects at an average price of €0.07948 ($0.09315)/kWh in its latest ground-mounted PV tender.
Investigating solar glass quality for recycling in new glass products
A team of Japanese scientists explored how typical PV panel component materials affect the ability to re-use end-of-life PV cover glass. Specifically, they measured contamination by materials, such as aluminum, silicon, carbon, and copper, and their effects in melted PV panel glass cullet.
The Hydrogen Stream: France, Germany back nuclear H2, Southwestern Corridor
France and Germany have pledged support for the Southwestern Hydrogen Corridor and have agreed to collaborate on nuclear-based hydrogen support and joint research.
AleaSoft notes mixed electricity price trends in European markets
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says weekly average power prices fell below €85 ($99.28)/MWh in most major European markets, while prices in Germany and Italy rose as solar generation declined.
