How to balance power losses, cost effectiveness in PV-BESS-driven EV charging stations
Scientists in India have developed a novel method to optimize the placement of an EV charging station on the grid, along with the size of its PV generation and battery storage. They have also created a framework for an innovative slot offering.
Huawei unveils next-generation solutions for C&I energy and e-mobility
The C&I One-Fits-All Solution and FusionCharge Solution offer versatility for a wide range of scenarios in the commercial and industrial market.
Viridian Solar offers new solutions to integrate PV systems with roof windows
Viridian Solar, a UK-based roof-integrated solar PV specialist, announced new flashing products to seamlessly integrate its solar panels with skylight-style windows made by Keylite Roof Windows.
United States recall targets 25,000 EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 units
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says EcoFlow is recalling about 25,030 Delta Max 2000 power stations after six reported fires caused more than USD 850,000 in property damage.
Australia installs 5.2 GW of solar in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that Australia installed 5.2 GW of solar capacity in 2024, bringing the national total to 40 GW across distributed and utility-scale systems.
Luxembourg permits photovoltaics near motorways
Ministers in Luxembourg have agreed to allow the installation of solar systems alongside motorways and bypasses in road networks after an independent study estimated it could support up to 1.5 GW of new solar capacity.
Longi reveals details of world’s most efficient silicon solar cell
In a new scientific paper, the Chinese solar manufacturer explained that the 27.81%-efficient hybrid interdigitated back-contact cell it unveiled in April is based on passivated tunneling contacts and dielectric passivation layers, while also incorporating both n-type and p-type contacts.
SEIA warns 13 GW of Texas solar and storage at risk
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) says new federal permitting, tax, and grant policies place more than 13,000 MW of planned solar and battery capacity in Texas at risk of failing to come online in 2026, with far larger volumes exposed in 2027.
Solar provides predictable income stream for farms
Solar farm leases provide stable, predictable income that helps financially secure family farms and boosts rural tax revenues with minimal land impact, said a report from the SEMA Coalition.
Waratah Super Battery transformer failure raises insurance questions
A transformer failure at the 850 MW Waratah Super Battery could trigger multimillion-dollar insurance claims and project delays, illustrating how a single unit outage can escalate at one of Australia’s largest battery projects.
