Publicly owned company GB Grid announced in UK connections policy overhaul
New state-owned company will compete with private sector network operators. Self-build reforms allowing developers to build their own connections in some cases also planned, following success of similar policy in Ireland. Competitive tendering for transmission projects to be brought forward.
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JA expands C&I battery range with hybrid and updated AC-coupled systems
JA has expanded its European C&I battery storage portfolio with JAPlanet Fusion, a 125 kW/261 kWh DC-coupled solar-storage system with integrated rapid backup, and the upgraded AC-coupled JAPlanet 2.0. Both systems add enhanced safety, liquid cooling and backup capabilities, with European pre-orders opening in the second half of September 2026.
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar market to grow 450% by 2035
Latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie says growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid market will be led by Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya, while financing installations stands as the biggest barrier to deployment.
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The case for vertical BIPV
A major IEA PVPS Task 15 study finds that vertical BIPV façades can complement rooftop solar with minimal yield penalties, smoothing generation across the day while offering greater design flexibility. Across 357 configurations in 44 cities, the research also shows BIPV economics improve substantially when avoided building-material costs are counted, with long-term viability shaped by electricity prices, financing, installation costs, and application type.
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Inclusive leadership: turning diverse perspectives into innovation and impact
At Solar & Storage Live UK 2026, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) explored the leadership behaviours that help diverse teams contribute, challenge ideas and drive innovation. A Solar+ Leaders panel extended the conversation to the trust and responsibility needed to deliver lasting impact.
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Weaker monsoon lifts irradiance in western India as August storms dim the east
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that northwestern and southern India and Pakistan recorded above-average solar irradiance during the 2026 summer monsoon, benefiting major PV-producing regions, while tropical depressions drove irradiance sharply below average across eastern and central India. Favorable solar conditions helped support Indian PV generation and electricity exports to Nepal after late-August floods damaged hydropower plants and other energy infrastructure there.
Sep 25, 2026
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Free software calculates how many solar modules fit on a rooftop from a photo
Tegrona has launched free software that uses photographs to calculate how many PV modules can fit on a rooftop. Tegrona Lite corrects image perspective, determines roof dimensions and automatically generates module layouts without requiring CAD tools or on-site measurements.
Trane unveils cold-climate heat pump operating down to -29 C
Trane has launched a residential cold-climate air-source heat pump that operates at temperatures from -29 C to 46 C and is available in 3-ton, 4-ton and 5-ton versions using R-454B refrigerant. The system can deliver up to 107% of its rated heating capacity at -15 C and retain up to 85% at -29 C.
Blue wafers are fundamentally undermining U.S. solar manufacturing
The core debate shaping U.S. solar manufacturing isn’t just factory capacity, but whether facilities perform the critical P/N junction process on raw “gray” wafers or merely finish partially completed “blue” wafers imported from abroad.
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Peeling back the layers
As part of a PV module’s construction, front and rear encapsulants are used to bond solar cells to the front (typically glass) and rear (glass or polymer backsheet) surfaces. When these components degrade, delamination or bubbles can occur, opening new channels for moisture and oxygen ingress, drastically accelerating other failure mechanisms such as cell metallization corrosion.
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Shedding light on ultraviolet-induced degradation
Recent testing to better understand power degradation during highly accelerated UV exposure indicates that ultraviolet-induced degradation observed in the laboratory is real, partially reversible, and – perhaps most importantly – entirely preventable. Cherif Kedir of the Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) shares the results of its latest round of module testing.
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Coordination can bring value to Brazil
More curtailment and steeper ramp rates are proving costly in Brazil, but a lack of regulation for virtual power plants (VPPs) is limiting the potential for distributed assets to smooth out the demand curve. Henrique Ribeiro from S&P Global explains how VPPs could better support Brazil’s transition while reducing reliance on expensive thermal generators.
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Fighting coastal corrosion
Salt in the air can wreak havoc with projects that lack the necessary corrosion resistance, proving costly for asset owners or the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies that built them. Alexander Gebert, sales director at Tobsteel, argues that quality stainless steel fasteners can save costs for solar investors and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors in the long run.
Sep 25, 2026
Adapt to deliver
The US solar industry has become remarkably good at building utility-scale projects. The challenge now is delivering on the exact day the interconnection agreement expects. Chinmay Pingulkar of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) supplier Mortenson Construction outlines key considerations for project scheduling.
Sep 24, 2026
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar market to grow 450% by 2035
Latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie says growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid market will be led by Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya, while financing installations stands as the biggest barrier to deployment.
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Greece can install 8.6 GW of batteries by 2030
Greece’s solar association, HELAPCO, says the country could install 8.6 GW of battery storage by 2030. Aurora Energy Research, a global consultancy with an office in Greece, offers a more conservative outlook, forecasting up to 5 GW by the end of the decade. pv magazine examines the key segments of the Greek battery energy storage system (BESS) market and the factors expected to drive its rapid expansion.
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Peeling back the layers
As part of a PV module’s construction, front and rear encapsulants are used to bond solar cells to the front (typically glass) and rear (glass or polymer backsheet) surfaces. When these components degrade, delamination or bubbles can occur, opening new channels for moisture and oxygen ingress, drastically accelerating other failure mechanisms such as cell metallization corrosion.
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JA expands C&I battery range with hybrid and updated AC-coupled systems
JA has expanded its European C&I battery storage portfolio with JAPlanet Fusion, a 125 kW/261 kWh DC-coupled solar-storage system with integrated rapid backup, and the upgraded AC-coupled JAPlanet 2.0. Both systems add enhanced safety, liquid cooling and backup capabilities, with European pre-orders opening in the second half of September 2026.
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Twenty-two U.S. solar PV manufacturers included in first domestic Ratings Pyramid
A new analysis of solar PV manufacturers in the United States by Terawatt PV Research provides the first detailed analysis of the current U.S. solar PV manufacturing landscape, with each company analysed across production, capital expenditure, technology, global activities/ownership and U.S.-specific strategy.
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Tongwei launches TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 rooftop solar module with 24.5% efficiency
Unveiled at Solar & Storage Live UK, the new module combines high power output, strong energy yield, and broad adaptability in a compact format, delivering up to 490 W with an efficiency of 24.5%.
Sep 28, 2026
TCL Solar launches new back-contact, double-glass module line
TCL Solar has launched its C2 back-contact module range in Europe, featuring residential products up to 485 W and larger bifacial modules up to 670 W with 24.8% efficiency. The modules feature glass-glass construction, a -0.26%/C temperature coefficient and 30-year linear power warranties.
Sep 28, 2026
Swelect launches hybrid solar inverter range for C&I applications
Swelect Energy Systems has launched its Swess EN+ hybrid solar inverter range for C&I applications, covering 5–50 kW and scalable beyond 50 kW. The system integrates solar, battery storage and grid power, expanding Swelect’s energy portfolio alongside its recently increased 2 GW+ PV module capacity and 10 MWh BESS.
Sep 28, 2026
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Coordination can bring value to Brazil
More curtailment and steeper ramp rates are proving costly in Brazil, but a lack of regulation for virtual power plants (VPPs) is limiting the potential for distributed assets to smooth out the demand curve. Henrique Ribeiro from S&P Global explains how VPPs could better support Brazil’s transition while reducing reliance on expensive thermal generators.
Sep 26, 2026
Publicly owned company GB Grid announced in UK connections policy overhaul
New state-owned company will compete with private sector network operators. Self-build reforms allowing developers to build their own connections in some cases also planned, following success of similar policy in Ireland. Competitive tendering for transmission projects to be brought forward.
8 hours ago
Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar market to grow 450% by 2035
Latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie says growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid market will be led by Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya, while financing installations stands as the biggest barrier to deployment.
10 hours ago
Greece can install 8.6 GW of batteries by 2030
Greece’s solar association, HELAPCO, says the country could install 8.6 GW of battery storage by 2030. Aurora Energy Research, a global consultancy with an office in Greece, offers a more conservative outlook, forecasting up to 5 GW by the end of the decade. pv magazine examines the key segments of the Greek battery energy storage system (BESS) market and the factors expected to drive its rapid expansion.
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Fighting coastal corrosion
Salt in the air can wreak havoc with projects that lack the necessary corrosion resistance, proving costly for asset owners or the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies that built them. Alexander Gebert, sales director at Tobsteel, argues that quality stainless steel fasteners can save costs for solar investors and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors in the long run.
Sep 25, 2026
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar market to grow 450% by 2035
Latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie says growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid market will be led by Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya, while financing installations stands as the biggest barrier to deployment.
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ABB returns to utility-scale market with Gamesa Electric integration
The integration of Gamesa Electric strengthens ABB’s position in power electronics for PV and utility-scale energy storage. The company now combines industrial capabilities, technology development and a global service network to expand into new markets.
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The case for vertical BIPV
A major IEA PVPS Task 15 study finds that vertical BIPV façades can complement rooftop solar with minimal yield penalties, smoothing generation across the day while offering greater design flexibility. Across 357 configurations in 44 cities, the research also shows BIPV economics improve substantially when avoided building-material costs are counted, with long-term viability shaped by electricity prices, financing, installation costs, and application type.
14 hours ago
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Peeling back the layers
As part of a PV module’s construction, front and rear encapsulants are used to bond solar cells to the front (typically glass) and rear (glass or polymer backsheet) surfaces. When these components degrade, delamination or bubbles can occur, opening new channels for moisture and oxygen ingress, drastically accelerating other failure mechanisms such as cell metallization corrosion.
19 hours ago
Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar market to grow 450% by 2035
Latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie says growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid market will be led by Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya, while financing installations stands as the biggest barrier to deployment.
10 hours ago
Bilayer transparent conductive film for electrostatic dust removal achieves 96.36% cleaning rate on PV panels
Chinese researchers have developed an bilayer transparent conductive film for electrostatic dust removal from PV panels. An 80 nm magnesium fluoride coating offered the best balance of optoelectronic and cleaning performance, with dust removal reaching 96.36%.
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Heterojunction solar cell based on molybdenum oxide achieves 24.9% efficiency
Researchers at Beijing University of Technology developed a silicon heterojunction solar cell with a PMA/MoOₓ hole-selective contact that achieved 24.9% efficiency. The ultrathin PMA interlayer reduced interface recombination and contact resistance while improving carrier transport and passivation.
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Scientists propose solar cell taxonomy based on absorber integration
Researchers in Spain have proposed a new photovoltaic taxonomy that replaces the conventional generation-based approach with a classification based on absorber integration and dominant physical mechanisms. The framework divides solar technologies into four groups—wafer-based, thin-film, epitaxial III–V, and sensitized or quantum-confined systems—while also providing a flexible way to classify tandem and hybrid architectures.
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Tongwei launches TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 rooftop solar module with 24.5% efficiency
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Midea Energy debuts broad storage portfolio at Solar & Storage Live UK
The company introduced its all-in-one ESS, standalone ESS, and intelligent energy management systems to the UK market for the first time and signed an exclusive UK distribution agreement with Project Better Energy.
Sep 24, 2026
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Sungrow brings PowerHarbor to Benelux homes for more value, less complexity
With net metering ending in the Netherlands on January 1, 2027, households with rooftop solar are rethinking how to use the electricity they generate. PowerHarbor is designed for homeowners considering storage.
Sep 23, 2026
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POWEROAD FLEX 261 Series passes large-scale fire test conducted to C800 and UL 9540A
The FLEX 261 Series – including FLEX 261, FLEX 261 AIO, and FLEX 261 AIO-3S – completed a Large-Scale Fire Test (LSFT) under CSA C800 and UL 9540A standards, with results showing no flame propagation to target BESS units.
Sep 22, 2026
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