First solar project backed by EU’s cross-border tender starts operating
The 20 MW Loukkaanaro solar park received €2.35 million ($2.7 million) from the EU’s first cross-border renewables tender. It is billed as the largest operational solar project in northern Finland.
Cooling solar modules with nanofluids based on graphene oxide, Mxene
An international research group has developed a novel solar module passive cooling system that integrates three-dimensional oscillating heat pipe (3D-OHP) with different combinations of nanofluids based on hybrid graphene oxide (GO) and a two-dimensional titanium carbide known as MXene (Ti3C2Tx). MXene compounds take their name from their graphene-like morphology and are made via selective etching of […]
MyNu Energy launches mobile solar and battery energy storage system
MyNu Energy has launched a mobile solar generation and battery energy storage system designed to reduce reliance on diesel as the Middle East crisis continues to cause concerns about fuel shortages and uncertain energy costs.
Cyber threats for PV: What are man-in-the-middle attacks and how do they work
Man-in-the-middle attacks are a serious threat to networked PV systems, allowing attackers to intercept, modify, or disrupt communications, potentially causing operational failures, physical damage, financial losses, and safety hazards. Effective defense requires a layered approach combining encryption, strong authentication, network segmentation, firewalls, IDS, and continuous monitoring to detect, prevent, and limit the impact of such attacks.
Jupiter, AMPIN open 1.3 GW solar factory in India
Jupiter International and AMPIN Energy Transition have inaugurated a 1.3 GW solar cell and module facility in Bhubaneswar, India, under a joint venture.
Solar leads global additions in 2025 as wind growth accelerates
A new report from global energy think tank Ember shows 814 GWdc in new solar and wind capacity was installed in 2025, but the pace of wind deployment rose 47% year-over-year compared to just 11% for solar.
World’s largest PV-CSP plant under construction in China
The project combines 1.35 GW of photovoltaic capacity with 150 MW of molten-salt tower concentrated solar power. It is located in Xinjiang and requires an investment of $950 million.
U.S. startup debuts low-cost, plug-and-play indoor heat pump for residential use
San Francisco-based Merino Energy has launched the Merino Mono, a plug-and-play indoor heat pump that can be installed in under an hour and is priced at a flat $3,800 including installation.
The Hydrogen Stream: BMW unveils tank for iX5 Hydrogen
BMW says its new hydrogen tank enables longer range and flexible production, while South Korea has revealed plans to develop large-scale liquid hydrogen storage systems.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon prices extend decline
State-owned energy developer CECEP has raised CNY 2.95 billion ($431.8 million) for PV and storage projects, while China’s metals industry association says polysilicon prices have fallen for a seventh straight week.
