Copper demand to rise 24% by 2035, says Wood Mackenzie
Demand for copper, often considered as one of the most valuable alternatives to silver in solar manufacturing, is expected to increase by almost a quarter globally by the middle of next decade. Wood Mackenzie says the energy transition is one of four ‘disruptors’ that could cause demand to increase further.
Skycorp to acquire 24% of Nanjing Cesun, consolidate shares
China’s Skycorp Solar Group will issue 12 million Class B shares to buy a 24% stake in Nanjing Cesun Power and proceed with a planned share consolidation pending board approval.
High-rise buildings could soon use gravity energy storage, say researchers
Researchers in Canada have proposed using gravity-based energy storage in high-rise buildings, in combination with photovoltaic facades, small wind turbines, and lithium-ion batteries. Their modeling indicated that this hybrid system could achieve a levelized cost of energy ranging from $0.051/kWh to $0.111/kWh.
Philippines approves world’s largest solar project for grid connection
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the Philippines has given the MTerra Solar Project permission to develop its own dedicated transmission facilities and connect to the Luzon grid. The first phase, encompassing 2.5 GW of solar and 3.3 MWh of battery storage, is due for completion in 2026.
Floating photovoltaics based on spiderweb design
Scientists in the United Kingdom have developed a new web-inspired concept for floating PV farms, modeled after spider webs. The system is said to be particularly suitable for spiral and radial configurations, as well as for deployment between offshore wind farms.
S-5! solar metal roof mount cleared for hurricane zones
S-5! has secured Florida Building Code approval for its PVKIT 2.0 solar mounting system, enabling installation on metal roofs in high-velocity hurricane regions.
EcoFlow unveils home battery system with one-week installation time
EcoFlow has introduced the DELTA Pro Ultra X, a modular whole-home battery system designed for fast installation, scalable storage, and smart energy management.
Rooftop solar commands price premium in Australian property markets
Australian homes equipped with solar systems are commanding a price premium with new data showing they are valued at up to $31,350 more than similar properties without PV installations when it comes time to sell.
LevelTen warns of rising PPA prices amid US trade, policy strain
Power purchase agreement (PPA) prices for solar projects in North America rose 4% in the third quarter of 2025, with LevelTen Energy warning that tariffs and policy uncertainty could push costs even higher.
ArcelorMittal starts BIPV module production in France
ArcelorMittal has started producing its Helioroof building-integrated PV modules in France. The steelmaker says the system aims to simplify energy retrofits for commercial and industrial roofs.
