BESS as a ‘Swiss Army knife’ for data centers
Artificial intelligence is changing how data centers consume electricity. New workloads are introducing levels of variability that conventional power systems were not designed to handle, creating operational challenges both inside the facility and across the wider grid. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are proving an essential tool to manage these rapid demand fluctuations, as S&P Global analyst Henrique Ribeiro explains.
6 hours ago
The energy transition needs a new leadership playbook
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) reflects on one of the most pressing challenges facing the energy transition: leadership. Ahead of the inaugural Solar+ Leaders workshop, “Reshaping Leadership for the AI Era: You Can’t Lead Tomorrow With Yesterday’s Playbook,” taking place at Intersolar Europe, this new leadership ecosystem, welcoming all experts and leaders, explores why traditional leadership models are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a world shaped by complexity, interconnected systems, rapid technological change, and artificial intelligence.
21 hours ago
Developing El Niño set to reshape global solar resource
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that a developing El Niño is expected to strengthen through 2026, shifting global solar irradiance patterns with regional gains in India, eastern Australia, and parts of Africa and Central America, and losses in South America and East Asia. These impacts reflect established historical patterns from past strong events, where circulation changes redistribute cloud cover and rainfall rather than uniformly increasing or decreasing solar resource.
22 hours ago
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon prices decline for third consecutive week
The price decline is attributable to continued inventory pressure and the restart and ramp-up of output by some producers in June, which have reinforced expectations of rising supply and prompted some polysilicon manufacturers to cut prices to reduce stock levels.
23 hours ago
‘The era of unlimited cheap inventory is ending’
In an interview with pv magazine, Bart Wansink, CEO of Search4Solar, said Europe’s solar module market is moving away from the extreme oversupply that enabled continuous price declines and a “wait-and-buy-cheaper” procurement strategy over the past two years. He added that leaner inventories, more disciplined production, and shifting procurement behaviour suggest a more balanced market where timing and supply security are becoming more important than further price drops.
Jun 19, 2026
Advertisement
Oil in turmoil, solar stays stable
Soaring energy costs have grabbed headlines around the world the past two months, but prices across the solar supply chain are marching to their own beat, writes Hanwei Wu of OPIS. Oversupply in Asia continues to distort markets, with either sharp price falls or tepid price gains.
May 25, 2026
The energy transition needs a new leadership playbook
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) reflects on one of the most pressing challenges facing the energy transition: leadership. Ahead of the inaugural Solar+ Leaders workshop, “Reshaping Leadership for the AI Era: You Can’t Lead Tomorrow With Yesterday’s Playbook,” taking place at Intersolar Europe, this new leadership ecosystem, welcoming all experts and leaders, explores why traditional leadership models are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a world shaped by complexity, interconnected systems, rapid technological change, and artificial intelligence.
21 hours ago
Developing El Niño set to reshape global solar resource
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that a developing El Niño is expected to strengthen through 2026, shifting global solar irradiance patterns with regional gains in India, eastern Australia, and parts of Africa and Central America, and losses in South America and East Asia. These impacts reflect established historical patterns from past strong events, where circulation changes redistribute cloud cover and rainfall rather than uniformly increasing or decreasing solar resource.
22 hours ago
Visit us at Intersolar Europe
We are participating in Intersolar 2026 again this year! Visit us at our Booth Hall 2 A2.250 to discuss the latest trends within the photovoltaic industry with the pv magazine team.
June 23-25, 2026 | MUNICH, GERMANY
Advertisement
Most Popular
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Highlights
‘The era of unlimited cheap inventory is ending’
In an interview with pv magazine, Bart Wansink, CEO of Search4Solar, said Europe’s solar module market is moving away from the extreme oversupply that enabled continuous price declines and a “wait-and-buy-cheaper” procurement strategy over the past two years. He added that leaner inventories, more disciplined production, and shifting procurement behaviour suggest a more balanced market where timing and supply security are becoming more important than further price drops.
Jun 19, 2026
Heatwave pushes European temperatures to 42 C, power prices above €150/MWh
An incoming heatwave across Western Europe is expected to lift electricity demand sharply and tighten power system conditions, with temperatures approaching 40 C in several countries and spot prices forecast to spike across multiple markets.
Jun 19, 2026
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Press Release
Jun 19, 2026
Press Release
Growatt
Jun 18, 2026
Press Release
Solis
Jun 18, 2026
Advertisement
Oil in turmoil, solar stays stable
Soaring energy costs have grabbed headlines around the world the past two months, but prices across the solar supply chain are marching to their own beat, writes Hanwei Wu of OPIS. Oversupply in Asia continues to distort markets, with either sharp price falls or tepid price gains.
May 25, 2026
Advertisement
Technology & Products
Sponsored
Huawei’s FusionSolar9.0 solution aims to redefine optimal LCOE for utility-scale solar projects
The company’s new FusionSolar9.0 solution boosts yield and reduces LCOE for the full lifecycle of large-scale power plants, according to Zhang Xingzhong, President of Utility, Commercial & Industrial Solar Business, Huawei Digital Power.
Jun 19, 2026
Oxford PV achieves 25.6% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem module based on shingled design
Oxford PV reported a 25.6% efficiency for a perovskite–silicon tandem module using Fraunhofer ISE’s Matrix Shingle architecture, marking the first successful integration of both technologies. The shingled, busbar-free design reduces resistive and shading losses while improving energy yield, durability, and module-level performance.
Jun 18, 2026
IPVF, TU Delft achieve 31% efficiency for 4 cm2 perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
Researchers from IPVF and TU Delft have achieved 31% efficiency on a 4 cm² two-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell using nanotextured silicon heterojunction bottom cells and ambient-air slot-die coated perovskite layers.
Jun 18, 2026
Solar tracker pneumatic actuator design study improves efficiency up to 66.4%
A study in solar tracker pneumatic actuator design for harsh environments has raised average efficiency of a test panel using one axis and a single actuator by 62.3 %, and 66.4% using two axes and two actuators, which an Australian distributor confirms as best practice for some rural and outback installations.
Jun 18, 2026
Advertisement
BESS as a ‘Swiss Army knife’ for data centers
Artificial intelligence is changing how data centers consume electricity. New workloads are introducing levels of variability that conventional power systems were not designed to handle, creating operational challenges both inside the facility and across the wider grid. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are proving an essential tool to manage these rapid demand fluctuations, as S&P Global analyst Henrique Ribeiro explains.
6 hours ago
The energy transition needs a new leadership playbook
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) reflects on one of the most pressing challenges facing the energy transition: leadership. Ahead of the inaugural Solar+ Leaders workshop, “Reshaping Leadership for the AI Era: You Can’t Lead Tomorrow With Yesterday’s Playbook,” taking place at Intersolar Europe, this new leadership ecosystem, welcoming all experts and leaders, explores why traditional leadership models are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a world shaped by complexity, interconnected systems, rapid technological change, and artificial intelligence.
21 hours ago
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Polysilicon prices decline for third consecutive week
The price decline is attributable to continued inventory pressure and the restart and ramp-up of output by some producers in June, which have reinforced expectations of rising supply and prompted some polysilicon manufacturers to cut prices to reduce stock levels.
23 hours ago
‘The era of unlimited cheap inventory is ending’
In an interview with pv magazine, Bart Wansink, CEO of Search4Solar, said Europe’s solar module market is moving away from the extreme oversupply that enabled continuous price declines and a “wait-and-buy-cheaper” procurement strategy over the past two years. He added that leaner inventories, more disciplined production, and shifting procurement behaviour suggest a more balanced market where timing and supply security are becoming more important than further price drops.
Jun 19, 2026
Advertisement
Advertisement
BBDF 2026: financing, grid fees, flexibility and growth
More than 530 delegates from across Europe’s fast-growing battery energy storage system (BESS) sector gathered in Frankfurt for the second annual Battery Business & Development Forum (BBDF), jointly organized by pv magazine and ESS News, Conexio-PSE, and SolarPower Europe. Engaging presentations, lively discussions and the chance to connect with industry leaders from across key markets made this year’s event a major success.
May 11, 2026
Advertisement
Developing El Niño set to reshape global solar resource
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that a developing El Niño is expected to strengthen through 2026, shifting global solar irradiance patterns with regional gains in India, eastern Australia, and parts of Africa and Central America, and losses in South America and East Asia. These impacts reflect established historical patterns from past strong events, where circulation changes redistribute cloud cover and rainfall rather than uniformly increasing or decreasing solar resource.
22 hours ago
Applications & Installations
Sponsored
GameChange Energy integrates platforms to simplify utility-scale solar
Managing multiple suppliers across trackers, eBOS, transformers, and O&M adds cost and risk to every utility-scale project. A more integrated approach from manufacturers – most recently, GameChange Energy – streamlines both procurement and construction, reducing risk for developers and EPCs, according to the company’s CEO, Phillip Vyhanek.
Jun 18, 2026
Advertisement
Stay informed, stay connected!
- Don’t miss out on key industry events, deadlines, and gatherings that shape the future of the energy transition.
- Visit our comprehensive Events Calendar to mark your schedule with the latest happenings in the photovoltaic and energy storage sectors.
New research highlights the value of solar and energy efficiency in the home buying process
Research on the effects of clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades in the home buying process reveals a premium for homes with solar panels and heat pumps, but a disconnect between what consumers say they want and information available in listings and from agents.
Jun 19, 2026
Advertisement
Advertisement
Press Release
Jun 19, 2026
Press Release
Growatt
Jun 18, 2026
Press Release
Solis
Jun 18, 2026
Technology & Products
Sponsored
Huawei’s FusionSolar9.0 solution aims to redefine optimal LCOE for utility-scale solar projects
The company’s new FusionSolar9.0 solution boosts yield and reduces LCOE for the full lifecycle of large-scale power plants, according to Zhang Xingzhong, President of Utility, Commercial & Industrial Solar Business, Huawei Digital Power.
Jun 19, 2026
Applications & Installations
Sponsored
GameChange Energy integrates platforms to simplify utility-scale solar
Managing multiple suppliers across trackers, eBOS, transformers, and O&M adds cost and risk to every utility-scale project. A more integrated approach from manufacturers – most recently, GameChange Energy – streamlines both procurement and construction, reducing risk for developers and EPCs, according to the company’s CEO, Phillip Vyhanek.
Jun 18, 2026
Technology & Products
Sponsored
Fox ESS to unveil new products alongside rebranding at Intersolar Europe 2026
Fox ESS will showcase its new branding at Intersolar Europe 2026 with an expanded exhibition presence that offers over 300㎡ of space dedicated to new products, immersive brand storytelling, and its global campaign message: “The Champion’s Choice.”
Jun 17, 2026
Already a subscriber?
Login