UK installs 621 MW of PV in H1
Provisional data finds United Kingdom on course to add more than 1 GW in 2025 with revisions likely to show greater capacity as more plants are recorded. However, the pace of deployment must accelerate to hit 45-47 GW target by 2030.
How to integrate machine learning in solar cell manufacturing
Scientists in Korea have developed a new methodology to employ machine-learning models in “smart” solar cell manufacturing. They utilized data collected from equipment that closely resembles actual industrial manufacturing tools.
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery starts operations as ‘shock absorber’
Australia’s Waratah Super Battery has begun operations, and will have the world’s largest power output when fully commissioned later in 2025.
EU updates list of priority cross-border renewable energy projects
The list of thirteen renewable energy cross-border projects are eligible to apply for construction or study grants under the Connecting Europe Facility.
REC starts shipping 470 W full-black solar panels to Australia, New Zealand
Solar module manufacturer REC has announced that a “truly full black” version of its Alpha Pure-RX residential solar panel will be available in Australia and New Zealand later this month.
Czechia deploys 357 MW of solar in H1
Czechia’s solar installations in the first half of the year were down on the first six months of 2024. At the end of June 2025, cumulative capacity reached 4,825 MW.
SECI sets new record with $0.59/kg green ammonia auction price
Solar Energy Corp of India (SECI) has discovered a new record-low green ammonia price of INR 51.8 ($0.59)/kg, or around $591.25 per metric ton, in its latest auction. The winning bid was placed by NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd.
New York Power Authority doubles renewables target to 6.6 GW
The New York Power Authority has doubled the capacity target in its renewables plan to 6.6 GW after criticism that its initial 3.3 GW proposal fell short of state climate goals.
PV-integrated noise barriers for transportation corridors
U.S. startup Ko-Solar and Germany’s R. Kohlhauer, announced plans to offer turnkey PV-integrated noise barrier systems for transportation corridors, such as alongside highways, railways, and airport runways.
Planted Solar expanding terrain-conforming PV plant design platform
The U.S-startup with a land-use efficient, terrain-conforming PV plant design for solar developers said it will invest in expanding into Europe, and in further product development.
