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Solar cyber threats expand, but inverters still stay in the crosshairs In an interview with pv magazine, Jay Johnson, the CTO of US-based cybersecurity firm DERSec, explains that PV systems face cybersecurity risks that extend far beyond inverters, as demonstrated by a December attack on Polish solar plants where wiper malware targeted substation equipment rather than the inverters themselves. Vulnerabilities often lie in backhaul communication channels like APIs and mobile apps, making layered defenses, network segmentation, and vigilant monitoring essential to safeguard distributed energy resources.
Emiliano Bellini
Mar 24, 2026
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Dismantled 28-year-old PV system reveals wasps nest in junction box Researchers in Austria discovered a wasp nest inside the junction box of a 1998 rooftop PV module, illustrating how insects can exploit even sealed electrical components. The affected module showed significant degradation and partial failure, though overall results confirmed the surprising durability of older PV module designs.
Emiliano Bellini
Apr 13, 2026
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Tolling takes off in Europe Tolling was the fastest-growing BESS revenue structure in 2025, according to Modo Energy. The benchmarker’s European BESS 2025 report, published in March 2026, recorded 15 publicly announced deals, up from just three in 2024. Germany and the United Kingdom were the top markets for offtake agreements, followed by Italy and France.
Matthew Lynas
Apr 02, 2026
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Rept Battero unveils 320 Ah sodium-ion cell for long-duration storage Rept Battero has unveiled a 320 Ah sodium-ion battery cell for long-duration energy storage, claiming more than 20,000 cycles. Commercial production is scheduled to start in 2027.
Vincent Shaw
7 hours ago
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UK: Shell signs 5 year private PPA with BSR for 69.8 MW solar project – comment Shell Energy Europe Ltd has signed a five year power purchase agreement (PPA) with British Solar renewables (BSR), for the off-take of energy from England’s largest solar PV power plant.
Becky Beetz
Jan 18, 2018
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Shell acquires 49% stake in Singapore’s Cleantech Solar Marking yet another PV investment, Shell has reportedly acquired a 49% stake in Singapore-based Cleantech Solar. There is an option to increase this after 2021.
Becky Beetz
Dec 19, 2018
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Shell and Total join fossil fuel companies bidding for a piece of Europe’s PV renaissance With Europe set to return to solar power levels last seen during the PV boom seven years ago, a wave of mergers and acquisitions is taking place as the oil and gas majors splash the cash to buy the expertise needed to participate in PV’s new dawn.
Marian Willuhn
Feb 28, 2019
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Shell completes Powershop takeover despite widespread outrage Shell has completed its acquisition of Powershop Australia. The takeover sparked a heated outcry when it was first announced in November.
Bella Peacock
Feb 08, 2022
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I came, I installed… I left Shell Solar: Thousands of solar power systems were installed by the former Shell Solar in a bid to provide the average South Asian with uninterrupted electricity for their daily needs. The joy of green energy quickly turned to anger. What these people did not count on was Shell Solar bailing out and leaving them in the lurch.
Shamsiah Ali Oettinger
Nov 17, 2010
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Shell awards PV projects to HTC in Oman Shell Development Oman has awarded a contract to Hussam Technology Company LLC (HTC) to develop and install two solar PV systems at schools in Oman.
Frederic Brown
Jan 08, 2018
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