France agrivoltaics trials show early crop and livestock gains
Data from agrivoltaic canopy trials in France, developed by energy producer TSE and the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), indicate measurable temperature, water-balance, and yield effects that reinforce the role of managed agrivoltaics in farm-level climate adaptation.
PV-powered transportation system for 15-minute cities
A Canadian research team has developed a framework for local urban agriculture production, with the produce harvested distributed by electric vehicles powered by sidewalk-integrated photovoltaics. The PV-powered transportation system was calculated to have a payback time of 2.8 years.
Paraguay set to host autonomous solar-powered data center
Sollar Machine plans to build a $9 million off-grid data center in Paraguay powered entirely by solar and batteries to deliver high-performance computing services for international clients, with a focus on AI.
Inside Europe’s C&I energy shift: Why the market now rewards innovation, trust and ESG alignment
EUPD Research says that with Europe’s solar market shifting towards larger systems, manufacturers, EPC companies and corporate buyers are adapting their portfolios and risk strategies.
Atlas Renewable Energy energizes 201 MW solar park in Colombia
Atlas Renewable Energy says its 201 MW solar project in Ibagué represents the company’s first utility-scale installation in Colombia and is supported by financing from multilateral and local lenders.
France’s first simplified solar tender draws limited developer interest
France’s Ministry for Ecological Transition says a new 100 kW to 500 kW solar procurement round attracted far fewer compliant bids than its available capacity.
India’s solar additions rise as nine-month installations reach 26.6 GW
India added 26.6 GW of solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, up 53.7% from a year earlier, with large-scale projects providing most of the growth, according to Mercom India.
US utility-scale solar delays ease as market stabilizes
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says improving project timelines point to greater stability in the United States utility-scale solar pipeline.
Cash flow analysis shows adiabatic compressed air storage is viable for 10–100 h applications
Scientists in the United Kingdom have compiled a new database of adiabatic compressed air energy storage projects. Using this data, they were able to determine the experience rate and identify the conditions under which the technology would be economically viable. According to their findings, costs have declined at a 15% learning rate since 2013.
Chinese scientists build 18%-efficient organic solar cells with enhanced stability
Chinese researchers have demonstrated organic solar cells with novel encapsulation and a protective interfacial layer for enhanced stability and efficiency. The best performing cell based on the new approach retained 94% of its initial power conversion efficiency after standards-based damp heat testing for 1,032 hours damp heat and across 200 thermal cycles.
