JinkoSolar: ‘New momentum for solar expected from 2028’
Global solar markets are entering another period of consolidation, with weaker demand, falling installations, and continued pressure on manufacturers, according to JinkoSolar’s Frank Niendorf. Despite the downturn, the Chinese manufacturer is expanding its integrated energy solutions strategy, investing in storage, new module technologies, and long-term innovation.
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Software can unlock 300 GW of capacity on U.S. grid without building a single power plant
Advanced grid-scanning software, as detailed on the Energy Empire podcast with host Jigar Shah, is uncovering massive blocks of hidden transmission capacity, offering utility-scale solar and storage developers a near-term escape route from the interconnection queue.
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The decision points that make or break solar projects
An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead for cost-effective “quality gates” during early development. Through a structured decision matrix and real-world case studies, the report highlights how proactive planning—such as utilizing mobile testing labs and defensive weather strategies—prevents downstream failures and operational budget strains.
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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 decision points that make or break solar projects
An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead for cost-effective “quality gates” during early development. Through a structured decision matrix and real-world case studies, the report highlights how proactive planning—such as utilizing mobile testing labs and defensive weather strategies—prevents downstream failures and operational budget strains.
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‘Pivot, learn and continue’
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Tuğçe Gür, Supply Chain Manager at Germany’s RCT Solutions. She says true inclusion means fairness, trust, and opportunity: evaluating people on capability, giving visibility and responsibility, and supporting growth through feedback, learning, and leadership access—not just encouragement.
Jul 03, 2026
Blocking, El Niño and extreme events redistribute solar resource in 2026 so far
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, in the first half of 2026, solar irradiance was broadly above average across Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia, South America, and Central Africa, driven by shifting atmospheric patterns transitioning from early-year blocking and polar vortex disruption to developing El Niño conditions. Elsewhere, conditions were more mixed: Canada, Mexico, South Africa, North Africa, parts of Western Russia and Central Asia saw 5–10% deficits, while Asia, Australia, and parts of the Americas experienced strong regional variability influenced by cloud, rainfall, cyclones, dust, and smoke events.
Jul 03, 2026
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Rapid shutdown explained
Rapid shutdown is a safety function that reduces the voltage of PV conductors if a system failure occurs. While it can be incorporated into module level power electronics (MLPE) devices – such as optimizers and microinverters – some markets require dedicated rapid shutdown devices (RSDs).
Daikin unveils residential heat pump combining air-to-air and hydronic heating
The X Series heat pump integraes cooling, hydronic heating, and domestic hot water via one outdoor unit with inverter-based load sharing. It uses R-32 refrigerant, supports 180–230 L hot water storage, and connects to HEMS via Onecta for centralized, PV-optimized energy management.
Panasonic launches CO₂ air-to-water heat pump with coefficient of performance of 6.1
Panasonic has launched a residential CO₂ (R744) air-to-water heat pump range designed for efficient hot water production, even in low ambient temperatures, using natural carbon dioxide refrigerant.
The system offers 4.0 kW or 6.0 kW outdoor units with 250–400 L tank options, up to COP 6.1 performance, around 37 dB(A) operation, PV integration, and a 10-year warranty.
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Solar boom in the Philippines continues as electricity prices rise
Solar panel imports to the Philippines are continuing to grow as residential electricity tariffs rise to the highest in southeast Asia, with an estimated 3 GW of imported Chinese panels currently destined for the country.
Jul 06, 2026
China moves to curb overcapacity in PV industry with mandatory energy consumption standards
China has introduced mandatory national standards tightening energy consumption and efficiency requirements across the PV value chain, from polysilicon to modules and inverters. The rules, effective Jan. 1, 2027, are expected to reshape manufacturing, procurement and project selection toward higher-efficiency, lower-energy-intensity products.
Jul 03, 2026
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Rapid shutdown explained
Rapid shutdown is a safety function that reduces the voltage of PV conductors if a system failure occurs. While it can be incorporated into module level power electronics (MLPE) devices – such as optimizers and microinverters – some markets require dedicated rapid shutdown devices (RSDs).
Jul 02, 2026
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Huawei launches the latest grid-forming strategy for future power systems at The smarter E 2026
In his speech at the industry convention in Munich, Huawei Digital Power’s President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Steven Zhou, said the company’s strategic focus on grid-forming, integrated solutions that reinforce grid stability to support high renewable penetration in Europe.
Jul 06, 2026
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US solar trade and residential market continues to tighten
Following the recent Trump-Xi meeting, our industry checks suggest there is little indication that proposed Section 232 actions on polysilicon are at risk of being withdrawn. Most market participants continue to expect the policy framework to move forward, although potentially at a lower tariff rate than initially anticipated. Industry contacts generally do not believe solar-specific trade policy was meaningfully addressed during the summit, with broader anti-China trade positioning still expected to continue.
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JinkoSolar: ‘New momentum for solar expected from 2028’
Global solar markets are entering another period of consolidation, with weaker demand, falling installations, and continued pressure on manufacturers, according to JinkoSolar’s Frank Niendorf. Despite the downturn, the Chinese manufacturer is expanding its integrated energy solutions strategy, investing in storage, new module technologies, and long-term innovation.
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UK CfD price ceiling and new auction framework for solar revealed
Government publishes administrative prices for eighth allocation round (AR8), new auction pot structure, and adds an extra delivery year for solar and onshore wind. Load factors remain the same across technologies, but applicants will need a grid connection agreement to proceed.
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Ofgem approves rule changes for UK frequency response markets
The UK energy regulator signed off on two tranches of rule changes coming into effect in July 2026 and January 2027. Revised rules include tying Dynamic Response availability to notification data in balancing market. A tiered penalty regime for assets that do not meet availability target was rejected but could be revived.
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Documenting risk
PV projects rarely fail because of vision, permitting or demand issues. They fail because of missing proof. Documentation gaps are becoming a key source of financing and execution risk. Intertek CEA Chief operating officer Jeffrey Burkett sees a clear pattern across the market: technically sound and commercially viable projects are still unable to close financing. Not due to fundamental flaws, but because critical documentation was not built up along the way.
Jul 06, 2026
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Software can unlock 300 GW of capacity on U.S. grid without building a single power plant
Advanced grid-scanning software, as detailed on the Energy Empire podcast with host Jigar Shah, is uncovering massive blocks of hidden transmission capacity, offering utility-scale solar and storage developers a near-term escape route from the interconnection queue.
5 hours ago
The decision points that make or break solar projects
An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead for cost-effective “quality gates” during early development. Through a structured decision matrix and real-world case studies, the report highlights how proactive planning—such as utilizing mobile testing labs and defensive weather strategies—prevents downstream failures and operational budget strains.
6 hours ago
Enphase targets 800 V DC data centers with distributed solid-state transformers
Enphase Energy representative Andy Newbold told pv magazine the company sees its distributed solid-state transformer model supporting utility-scale solar, batteries, and high-power EV charging eventually. The initial focus, however, will be on data centers.
9 hours ago
Australian O&M specialist backs proactive maintenance to reduce premature PV waste
As Australia’s solar PV fleet continues to mature, a business dedicated entirely to maintaining existing solar assets says stewardship, not simply installation, will define the next chapter of the country’s renewable energy journey.
12 hours ago
How a Colorado tribe beat the federal solar permit freeze
By utilizing the legacy grid infrastructure of a demolished coal plant and racing to secure regulatory signatures mere days ahead of federal permitting freezes, the Ute Mountain Ute tribe successfully stayed on track to break ground on its 170 MW solar-plus-storage asset while other developments stalled.
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Solar skills shortage intensifies
Solar plays an outsized role in skills and employment, as the largest growing employer in the energy sector worldwide. pv magazine looks at an investigative report into a European skills provider and digs further into the challenges of training workers for the solar industry.
Jun 26, 2026
New methodology to prevent false data injection attacks in PV plants
Researchers in Spain developed a cyber-resilient framework to detect and identify false data injection attacks in utility-scale PV plants using EC-WLSE and EC-SHGME state estimation techniques. The proposed method improves PV plant cybersecurity by detecting sophisticated measurement manipulations, maintaining reliable state estimation.
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Huawei launches the latest grid-forming strategy for future power systems at The smarter E 2026
In his speech at the industry convention in Munich, Huawei Digital Power’s President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Steven Zhou, said the company’s strategic focus on grid-forming, integrated solutions that reinforce grid stability to support high renewable penetration in Europe.
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Poweroad receives China’s first pilot Battery Passport from Bureau Veritas
POWEROAD has received China’s first pilot Battery Passport issued by Bureau Veritas through the Circulor platform, marking an early step toward Digital Battery Passport implementation under the EU Battery Regulation and toward improved battery lifecycle transparency.
Jul 06, 2026
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HiTHIUM showcases its 6.9 MWh, eight-hour LDES solution at The smarter E Europe
Long-duration energy storage (LDES) can provide reliable, flexible power for European electrification, and HiTHIUM provided a comprehensive overview of its ∞Power 6.9 MWh eight-hour LDES BESS at The smarter E Europe in Munich.
Jul 03, 2026
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Dahua Technology showcases “Visible AI in New Energy” at Intersolar Europe 2026
The AIoT solution and service provider presented a portfolio of solutions, including perimeter protection and intelligent inspection systems, among other offerings to help energy operators enhance efficiency, reliability, and security across the energy value chain.
Jul 02, 2026
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