Poland shortlists 183 energy storage projects for EU funding
Poland’s state environmental fund says developers sought PLN 28 billion ($7.7 billion) for 20 GW and 122 GWh of storage projects – nearly seven times the program’s budget, with 183 projects eligible for funding.
Renolit showcases reflecting cool roof membrane for bifacial rooftop PV
Renolit France has introduced the Alkor Bright reflective membrane for bifacial rooftop PV systems, offering high solar reflectivity and durability for flat or pitched roofs. The membrane helps keep buildings cooler while boosting the energy output of bifacial solar modules.
France’s S’tile offers custom PV modules for repowering, revamping
S’tile has launched fully customized solar modules for repowering and revamping rooftop PV systems, providing exact-fit replacements or higher-output upgrades tailored to each project.
Indonesia’ Pertamina to build 50 MW flexible PV production line in Indonesia
PT Pertamina Power Indonesia and HyET Solaris Netherlands are planning to construct a 50 MW pilot factory manufacturing the Dutch company’s lightweight and flexible PV products in Indonesia, with ambitions to scale-up to a GW-size manufacturing facility.
Solar budget of up to $180 million in next UK CfD auction
Seventh allocation round (AR7) budget for onshore technologies assigned by the government, with enough cash for solar to support 4 GW of capacity. Success for solar at the next two contracts for difference (CfD) seen as key to achieving UK government’s 2030 clean power targets.
Ciel & Terre unveils new floating solar solution
The new floating PV structure removes traditional maintenance walkways between module rows to enable more solar modules to be installed per hectare. Ciel & Terre has also developed a motorized trolley system capable of rolling over the structure.
Sunwafe secures land for 20 GW silicon wafer plant in Spain
Sunwafe says it has formally applied to reserve land in Asturias, Spain, for a 20 GW silicon wafer and ingot factory backed by Chinese capital, EIT InnoEnergy, and a €200 million ($232.6 million) Spanish government grant.
How to reduce ionic losses in tin-based perovskite solar cells
Researchers in Germany have developed a DMSO-free fabrication process for tin-based perovskite solar cells that dramatically reduces ion density – over tenfold lower than in lead-based devices – leading to improved stability.
U.S. research finds PV can support bird, bat activities
A pair of research studies led by the Argonne National Laboratory have demonstrated how “ecovoltaic” installations in the midwestern United States are home to more bird and bat activities than nearby fields used for agriculture.
Insolation Energy advances major solar manufacturing expansion in India
Insolation Energy says construction, equipment procurement, and certification steps across its solar cell, module, and aluminum frame facilities in India are moving ahead on schedule as the company scales national manufacturing capacity.
