Off-grid solar and battery system delivers energy solution for remote Fiji islands
A 760 kW rooftop solar array and 1.6 MWh battery energy storage system deployed across three off-grid island resorts in Fiji has already slashed diesel use by 35% and is expected to deliver a 50% diesel cost saving in the first year of operations.
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Waaree contests CBP evasion finding, assures no Chinese-origin cells used in U.S. shipments
Waaree Energies CEO Jignesh Rathod says the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s findings of tariff evasion relate only to certain historical imports, and that Waaree is pursuing legal remedies that could include seeking a new administrative review of the case.
27 minutes ago
Bangladesh launches tender for 95 MW of solar
Bangladesh has tendered 95 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati to be developed by private investors. The projects face investor concerns over lack of payment guarantees and financing support from the government.
41 minutes ago
German government considers cybersecurity measures against Chinese inverters
Germany is considering regulatory restrictions on Chinese inverters in energy infrastructure following a parliamentary inquiry, citing cybersecurity and critical infrastructure risks. The government is reviewing options including EU-level measures and expanded investment screening as part of broader de-risking efforts.
14 hours ago
Brazil’s FIFA World Cup match could cut energy demand by up to 20%, local PV sector calls for greater system flexibility
Brazilian grid operator ONS forecasts a sharp drop in consumption during the Round of 16 match and is reinforcing operations to ensure grid stability. According to PV association ABSolar, the challenge lies not in a lack of information, but in the need to adapt the electrical system to an increasingly renewable energy mix.
15 hours ago
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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 Leadership Lens: Highlighting the double standards shaping leadership in the energy transition
This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) shares key insights from its flagship breakfast workshop at Intersolar Europe 2026, where professionals across the solar and storage sectors explored the double standards that continue to shape women’s careers. From visibility and credibility to motherhood, networking, and organisational culture, the discussion highlighted the barriers still in place — and the leadership behaviours, allyship, and structural changes needed to build a fairer, stronger energy transition.
Jun 26, 2026
East Asia’s sunny May lifts coastal irradiance above average as El Niño builds
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that clear skies driven by a persistent high-pressure system pushed May solar irradiance well above average across coastal East Asia, including Japan, Korea, eastern China, Taiwan, and the northern Philippines, with Japan seeing some of the strongest gains.
Jun 26, 2026
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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.
Lower temperatures, higher heat pump efficiency
A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data. Changes to commissioning could make all the difference. pv magazine caught up with Oxford University’s Jan Rosenow and Heat Pump Monitor’s Trystan Lea to hear how installers can achieve higher seasonal performance factor (SPF) ratings for their customers.
Sungrow releases its first all-in-one battery inverter for residential use
Sungrow’s new PowerHarbor residential all-in-one hybrid inverter system offers 10–30 kW inverter power, 6–10 kWh modular LFP battery blocks, 1.6× PV-to-battery fast charging, AI-driven energy optimization, and up to 150% phase unbalance output.
Impacts of the EU inverter ban
The European Commission (EC) is restricting European Union funding to solar projects using Chinese-made inverters, due to the perceived risks of cyberattacks and blackouts. But are European suppliers ready to scale up production and challenge China’s monopoly? Andreas Walstad reports.
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Lower temperatures, higher heat pump efficiency
A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data. Changes to commissioning could make all the difference. pv magazine caught up with Oxford University’s Jan Rosenow and Heat Pump Monitor’s Trystan Lea to hear how installers can achieve higher seasonal performance factor (SPF) ratings for their customers.
Jun 27, 2026
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Sunoyster showcases 450 W lightweight glass-glass solar module
Sunoyster Systems has presented the PVbondi lightweight glass-glass module, designed for low-load-bearing roofs. The system reportedly improves rear ventilation, reduces roof load, and enables faster installation while offering high adhesive strength for flat-roof PV applications.
18 hours ago
Kyocera testing Sekisui Chemical’s perovksite solar tech at Japanese sites
Kyocera has begun testing perovskite solar modules developed by Sekisui Chemical across six of its facilities in Japan. The trials are being conducted in Fukuoka and Shiga prefectures to evaluate the emerging solar technology’s performance in real-world conditions.
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EcoFlow unveils OASIS 3.0: Pioneering energy intelligence for the European home
With its new OASIS 3.0 home energy management system (HEMS), unveiled at Intersolar 2026 in Munich last week, EcoFlow targets the rapidly expanding European residential energy market. This launch marks EcoFlow is leading the industry to another new chapter of intelligent energy management.
20 hours ago
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.
20 hours ago
Atmoce integrates snow removal tech in microinverters
Atmoce has introduced Smart Snow Removal for its MI-series microinverters, using controlled low-power operation to gently heat PV modules and accelerate snow melt. The function is managed via a dedicated app with multiple operating modes and configurable limits, and has been tested with Longi to improve winter performance and system recovery.
20 hours ago
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Time to talk electrification
Switching energy-hungry industries to processes that run on electricity is a key step in many regional decarbonization strategies, and one that will also ensure growing demand for renewable energy sources. For many industries electrification is already underway, and as grids gear up to better manage variable generation and supply shocks, the vulnerability of fossil fuel supply chains makes the case more compelling.
Jun 29, 2026
Waaree contests CBP evasion finding, assures no Chinese-origin cells used in U.S. shipments
Waaree Energies CEO Jignesh Rathod says the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s findings of tariff evasion relate only to certain historical imports, and that Waaree is pursuing legal remedies that could include seeking a new administrative review of the case.
27 minutes ago
Bangladesh launches tender for 95 MW of solar
Bangladesh has tendered 95 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati to be developed by private investors. The projects face investor concerns over lack of payment guarantees and financing support from the government.
41 minutes ago
German government considers cybersecurity measures against Chinese inverters
Germany is considering regulatory restrictions on Chinese inverters in energy infrastructure following a parliamentary inquiry, citing cybersecurity and critical infrastructure risks. The government is reviewing options including EU-level measures and expanded investment screening as part of broader de-risking efforts.
14 hours ago
Brazil’s FIFA World Cup match could cut energy demand by up to 20%, local PV sector calls for greater system flexibility
Brazilian grid operator ONS forecasts a sharp drop in consumption during the Round of 16 match and is reinforcing operations to ensure grid stability. According to PV association ABSolar, the challenge lies not in a lack of information, but in the need to adapt the electrical system to an increasingly renewable energy mix.
15 hours ago
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Time to talk electrification
Switching energy-hungry industries to processes that run on electricity is a key step in many regional decarbonization strategies, and one that will also ensure growing demand for renewable energy sources. For many industries electrification is already underway, and as grids gear up to better manage variable generation and supply shocks, the vulnerability of fossil fuel supply chains makes the case more compelling.
Jun 29, 2026
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Off-grid solar and battery system delivers energy solution for remote Fiji islands
A 760 kW rooftop solar array and 1.6 MWh battery energy storage system deployed across three off-grid island resorts in Fiji has already slashed diesel use by 35% and is expected to deliver a 50% diesel cost saving in the first year of operations.
24 minutes ago
Lower temperatures, higher heat pump efficiency
A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data. Changes to commissioning could make all the difference. pv magazine caught up with Oxford University’s Jan Rosenow and Heat Pump Monitor’s Trystan Lea to hear how installers can achieve higher seasonal performance factor (SPF) ratings for their customers.
Jun 27, 2026
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
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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
How to detect low-energy fractures in PV modules
Researchers developed a daylight electroluminescence imaging method that enables detection of low-energy glass cracks in PV modules using motion-enhanced SWIR drone imaging. The approach allows simultaneous identification of cell defects and glass cracks, improving inspection efficiency for large-scale PV plants.
19 hours ago
Virtual home-energy trading study lowers costs, boosts access to clean power
Deakin University has released findings from a large-scale randomised control trial exploring a new technology that enables households and small businesses to buy and sell solar and battery power, and which lowered electricity prices, while boosting access to solar and battery power.
Jun 25, 2026
Grid-forming BESS to enhance stability in utility-scale PV
Scientists have simulated a 100 MW solar PV plant and a 35 MW / 60 MWh BESS with grid-forming control. In all cases, the grid-forming control provided immediate active/reactive support. Research: we provide quantitative evidence that grid-forming control strategies can support the transition to inverter-dominated power systems.
Jun 24, 2026
Paving the way for lithium–nitrogen batteries, one hurdle at a time
Researchers from Belgium and China have proposed a roadmap to advance lithium–nitrogen (Li–N₂) batteries, identifying key barriers such as poor reversibility, slow nitrogen activation, and unstable cell components. They suggest improved electrolytes, catalysts, separators, and cell designs, alongside standardized testing and flow-type architectures, to enable both energy storage and nitrogen-based chemical production.
Jun 24, 2026
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EcoFlow unveils OASIS 3.0: Pioneering energy intelligence for the European home
With its new OASIS 3.0 home energy management system (HEMS), unveiled at Intersolar 2026 in Munich last week, EcoFlow targets the rapidly expanding European residential energy market. This launch marks EcoFlow is leading the industry to another new chapter of intelligent energy management.
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Sunwoda Energy launches SunESS H Series and deepens European partnerships
At Intersolar and ees Europe 2026, Sunwoda Energy launched its upgraded SunESS H Series under the theme “One Core, All Scenes” and signed agreements with BayWa r.e., CEF, and IBC Solar to support European expansion.
Jun 25, 2026
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HiTHIUM launches ARKVOLT residential energy storage products in Europe
Building on its GWh-scale expertise in utility-scale energy storage, HiTHIUM has brought its industrial-grade safety standards and system reliability into residential applications with the new ARKVOLT product series, which made its official debut at The smarter E Europe in Munich this week. ARKVOLT is HiTHIUM’s premium residential energy storage brand, developed specifically for mature markets including Europe, North America and Australia.
Jun 24, 2026
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AlphaESS introducing AlphaConnect connectivity platform for energy storage projects
The manufacturer is expanding into utility-scale storage and integrated energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of the European market, according to Thomas Yuan, Chairman of AlphaESS.
Jun 24, 2026
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