Vietnam proposes financial support for residential solar, storage systems
Households in Vietnam could receive up to VND 3 million ($113.9) in investment capital for home solar-plus-storage systems installed for self-consumption, or a preferential loan of up to VND 40 million, under proposals from the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Australia seeking 5 GW of renewables via Capacity Investment Scheme
Bids have opened for Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 7, targeting 5 GW of renewable generation in the National Electricity Market (NEM), with projects required online by December 2030.
Supermarket EV chargers in Berlin could improve efficiency by over 250%
German researchers say shared-use and digital brokerage models could lift utilization and profitability of supermarket EV charging stations by up to 255%.
India’s solar-plus-storage tender sets record low INR 2.86 tariff
India’s Solar Energy Corp. (SECI) 2 GW solar and 4 GWh storage auction reached a record-low INR 2.86 ($0.033)/kWh, with Shivalaya Construction winning the largest 600 MW allocation amid strong competition.
Cadmium telluride vs. crystalline silicon in agrivoltaics
Canadian researchers investigated how the transparency of cadmium telluride and crystalline silicon solar panels affects lettuce growth in agrivoltaic systems. They found that 69%–transparent silicon panels increased lettuce yield by 3.6%, whereas cadmium telluride panels led to a reduction in yield.
Novel swapping technique for partially shaded PV systems
Researchers in India have developed an algorithm for quadrant swapping in PV arrays, enabling the creation of new quadrants containing either shaded or unshaded modules. The method was tested across ten shading scenarios with varying irradiation levels and demonstrated “superior” performance compared to conventional approaches.
Solar accounted for 70% of new global power capacity in 2024
A new IEEE report shows solar dominated new generation in 2024, with 70% of added global capacity from PV and record installations in China and the United States.
Sofab Inks achieves 22.2% efficiency in mini inverted perovskite solar panel
The U.S. startup said the 30 x 30 cm perovskite solar cell device featured its tin oxide electron transport material produced in a sheet-to-sheet slot die coating process.
Novar establishes own grid connection for solar park in the Netherlands
The Avermieden grid connection, which allows Novar to act as its own distribution system operator, will soon connect the first phase of a solar project set to become the largest solar park in the Netherlands.
France to double grid tax on pre-2021 solar systems over 100 kW
France’s proposed 2026 budget would double the flat-rate grid tax for solar plants over 100 kW commissioned before 2021, drawing backlash from investors and PV industry groups.
