Record year for UK rooftop solar installations
Previous record from 2011 broken in early November as number of certified solar installations surpasses 203,125 in 2025. New-build properties driving growth with further gains expected when Future Homes Standard comes into force. UK energy secretary describes solar as a “slam dunk” way of cutting household electricity bills.
Enecom launches reinforced solar panels for boating, off-grid use
The Italian specialty module manufacturer has launched a new lightweight, semi-rigid, glass-free silicon solar panel reinforced with a thin aluminum sheet for marine, mobility, and other offgrid applications. The series includes products with a power range of 145 W to 205 W.
Vertical bifacial agrivoltaics feasible at high latitudes with 8-meter row spacing
New research from Finland shows how spacing between solar modules plays a key role in determing power and crop yield. The scientists found that, at a separation of 8 m, crops received at least 75% of irradiation, which is expected to result in minimal impact compared with an unshaded scenario.
RenewSys launches TOPCon solar cells at REI 2025
RenewSys India unveiled its M10R n-type tunnel-oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells at the recent Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025 in Greater Noida, India.
SunPower to acquire Ambia Solar to reinforce US residential market
SunPower says its planned Ambia Solar acquisition will strengthen its US residential business and operational efficiency ahead of the 2026 investment tax credit step-down.
Increase in UK solar panel fires blamed on poor installations
Loose connections, damaged or faulty wiring among leading causes of solar panel fires, according to new analysis from insurer QBE. Freedom of information requests to UK fire services find increase in number of solar installation fires, with incidents recorded on residential properties.
Hurricane Melissa floods Cuba’s Río Cauto solar park, cuts power supply
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says emergency generators, some powered by solar panels, are being deployed as Cuba struggles to restore electricity after the storm.
Nextracker changes name to Nextpower
The name reflects the new approach to providing a complete system rather than individual components, and that system will soon include Nextpower power conversion equipment.
Italy awards 2 GW in agrivoltaic tender backed by EU funds
Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) says 747 projects have been selected under the nation’s first agrivoltaic program, backed by €1.7 billion ($1.9 billion) from European recovery funds.
IEA warns global solar growth may plateau at 540 GW annually to 2035
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global solar capacity additions are projected to average 540 GW a year through 2035, as outlined in its World Energy Outlook 2025 report.
