Australia approves 250 MW agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania
Australia’s federal government has approved a 250 MW agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania, following a 20-day review. The landowner-led project is designed to minimize environmental impact and integrate solar generation with agricultural use.
Offshore floating PV enduring world’s largest artificial waves
Offshore PV technologies were tested for the first time under the severe wave loads generated by Delta Flume, a 300 m long man-made flume with a wave generator that is capable of producing waves as tall as five meters. The testing is intended to standardize testing and certification processes for offshore floating PV systems.
Waaree Energies to move 6 GW solar module project to new sites in India
The board of Waaree Energies has approved plans to relocate its 6 GW ingot-to-solar module manufacturing facility from Odisha to multiple sites across Gujarat, Maharashtra and other Indian states. The shift aims to optimize infrastructure and logistics for the integrated project.
New model for predicting residential PV fleet yield
To predict the energy yield of residential solar PV fleets based on limited information, Dutch researchers developed a probability-based mathematical model that provides rapid sky view factor (SVF) calculations, protects PV plant owner privacy, and was shown to be effective for studying PV potential in urban areas.
ZGR battery system kept one Spanish village powered during major Iberian blackout
A 160 kW / 250 kWh standalone battery system installed by Spanish manufacturer Zigor Corporación ensured uninterrupted power for the village of San Vicente del Monte during a major blackout that affected the Iberian Peninsula on 28 April 2025. The system, connected to the low-voltage (400 V) grid, supplied electricity to the entire village for more than five hours.
PV Hardware designs solar trackers for resilience in extreme weather
PV Hardware develops solar tracker designs tailored for hurricane and snow-prone regions, such as Florida and the US Midwest.
Rooftop PV has potential to meet 185% of electricity demand in Northern Ireland
University of Ulster analysis finds installing solar on half of Northern Ireland’s rooftops would generate 13.5 TWh per year, however significant gaps between PV generation and demand remain. Government commissioned report recommends introducing new incentives to support rooftop solar.
Canada invests in Indigenous-led 2.85 MW solar project
The Sādę Solar Initiative will connect a solar array and battery energy storage to an existing microgrid located within the asserted traditional territory of the Liard First Nation.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: More snapshots from SNEC 2025
Solar manufacturers announced a range of module sales agreements, supply deals and new products last week at SNEC 2025 PV Expo in Shanghai.
Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free country in Europe
Moneypoint in County Clare, Ireland, joins the ranks of other European nations exiting coal by shutting off power generation at its sole remaining coal plant. Industry observers say Ireland’s increased renewable energy generation in recent years, particularly in wind, has contributed to this milestone. Moneypoint now functions as a backup oil burner under emergency instruction, but it is no longer active in the wholesale electricity market.
