Tesla deploys 9.6 GWh in Q2, Nevada cell plant nears completion
Tesla deployed 9.6 GWh of battery storage in the second quarter of 2025, with year-to-date volumes up nearly 50% from 2024. The company recorded flat quarterly growth and says its 10 GWh Nevada cell factory is close to completion.
US solar industry reacts to budget bill cutting clean energy support
Solar executives and other clean energy industry members sound off on the passage of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”
German solar glass maker GMB files for insolvency
German solar glass manufacturer Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH has filed for insolvency, affecting 247 employees at its Tschernitz facility, according to multiple media reports.
Shakti Pumps raises funds to build 2.2 GW solar module plant in India
Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. has raised INR 2.93 billion ($34.2 million) through a qualified institutions placement to fund a greenfield 2.2 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility in central India.
Optimizing photovoltaic systems in harsher climates
A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) covers guidance on improving the performance of PV systems deployed in climates such as deserts, tropical regions and snowy areas.
NREL develops translucent solar panels for bigger, better crops
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory grew tomatoes under translucent solar panels, which could play a promising role in agrivoltaics.
New vertical agrivoltaic system from Australia
Australian company Solspan has unveiled a 6.4 kW vertical solar wall system for applications in agrivoltaic projects. It measures 4 m x 4 m and can be interconnected with other units to create MW-sized systems.
European heat pump customers face ‘fragmented’ installation journey
Apricum says in a new white paper that despite rising demand for combined energy systems with heat pumps in Europe, the installation process remains fragmented and difficult for customers.
Financial guarantee unlocks 109 MW for renewables in Moldova
Moldova’s government says developers have returned 30 grid connection permits for renewable energy projects since it introduced a financial guarantee scheme aimed at freeing up network capacity for viable investments.
‘Grid-forming technology is no longer experimental – it’s here and working’
In grids increasingly dominated by renewables, grid-forming technology is emerging as critical tool for maintaining stability and ensuring reliable power system operation. In this interview with ESS News, Rui Sun, Sungrow’s Deputy General Manager-Grid Technology Center, explains how grid-forming works, why it matters, and where the technology is already proving its value. He elaborates on technical challenges, regulatory gaps, and why grid-forming could soon become the new industry standard.
