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Xpanner launches automated pile driver to speed up utility-scale solar, energy storage installation

The fully automated system combines GNSS positioning and remote control operation to reduce pile driving cycle times by 45% on utility-scale solar and battery storage job sites.
Ryan Kennedy
3 hours ago
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Shakti Pumps releases 620 W TOPCon solar module

Shakti Pumps presented its Shakti On Roof solar module range featuring 16-busbar TOPCon technology, alongside solar pumps, inverters and module mounting structures.
Uma Gupta
4 hours ago
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Citicore secures $552 million for 900 MW solar, 120 MWh storage portfolio in Philippines

Bank of the Philippine Islands, Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines have provided PHP 35.014 billion ($552 million) in financing for a portfolio of five solar projects totaling 900 MW and 120 MWh of battery storage in the Philippines.
Vincent Shaw
5 hours ago
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Samsung SDI signs 1 GWh supply agreement for US-made NCA battery storage

South Korean manufacturer’s Michigan-based subsidiary will supply Alpha Omega Power with utility-scale battery storage. The supply agreement covers Samsung SDI’s containerized nickel cobalt aluminum (NCA) cell-based solution, Samsung Battery Box 1.7.
Matthew Lynas
5 hours ago
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Czech ministry proposes storage capacity auctions to 2027

The Czech government has proposed changes to its new capacity mechanism, which is open to battery storage, including moving two supplementary auctions from 2026 to 2027, a year later than prospective participants had planned for.
Brian Publicover
6 hours ago

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‘When it is your turn, open the door for the woman coming next’

This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Italian independent renewable energy consultant Giulia Muia. She says a resilient energy sector depends not only on diversified energy sources but also on diverse voices, perspectives, and inclusive leadership that drive innovation and better decisions. Empowering women, listening to different experiences, and creating space for emerging talent are essential to building a stronger, more sustainable renewable energy future.
Women in Solar+ Europe
Oct 24, 2026
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Strengthening El Niño splits South America’s September solar exposure

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that while much of the north of South America was sunnier than usual in September, southeastern Brazil saw persistent cloud and record levels of rainfall.
OPIS
Oct 23, 2026
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China solar module prices steady as proposed price floors meet skepticism

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
OPIS
Oct 23, 2026
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The BESS availability case depends on maintenance: String vs central PCS explored

Smaller converters limit the capacity affected by an individual fault, but a battery plant’s average availability will depend on more than just PCS
pv magazine
Oct 21, 2026
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Inverted ambition

The strong policy support that has driven India’s huge investments in PV module manufacturing has been largely absent from the inverter segment, which still relies heavily on imports. pv magazine spoke with Harshul Kanwar, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, about the market and prospects for Made-in-India power electronics.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 20, 2026
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Module feast, cell famine

PV module production capacity in India has already grown way beyond projected demand for the next few years, leading InfoLink’s Jonathan Chou to forecast a market shakeout beginning in 2027. Cell capacity, meanwhile, has been slower to materialize.
Jonathan Chou
Oct 16, 2026
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Pricing India’s storage demand gap

India tendered more battery storage in 2025 than in the previous three years combined. Winning bids for these projects have fallen roughly 86% since the country’s first standalone energy storage auction in 2022. On the surface, this reads like a market maturing exactly on schedule. But the reality is less clean-cut, and Vision Mechatronics CEO Rashi Gupta sees industry figures repeatedly making the mistake of treating headline gigawatt-hours as a proxy for real demand.
Rashi Gupta
Oct 15, 2026
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Smart connections

Teppo Hemiä, CEO of Finland-based smart-meter connectivity provider Wirepas talked to pv magazine about the need for dedicated smart-meter communication networks and some of the technology behind it.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 14, 2026
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Design for all climates

From alpine snow loads to desert dust and tropical humidity, PV systems are increasingly being deployed in environments that place modules and components under very diverse stressors. As more solar moves into these regions, project design needs to look beyond nameplate efficiency to center around the climate it will face for decades.
Gabriele Eder, Thore Müller, Leonardo Micheli, Gabi Friesen
Oct 13, 2026

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Shakti Pumps releases 620 W TOPCon solar module

Shakti Pumps presented its Shakti On Roof solar module range featuring 16-busbar TOPCon technology, alongside solar pumps, inverters and module mounting structures.
Uma Gupta
4 hours ago
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Norwegian alliance calls for increased solar support

Trade union, environmental and business organisations in Norway have signed a joint letter demanding the Norwegian government backs five measures to support the country’s solar industry.
Patrick Jowett
7 hours ago
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Hungary proposes energy upgrades for single-family homes, apartments

A government program in Hungary is preparing to offer single-family homes and condominiums non-refundable subsidies and preferential loans for energy efficiency measures including solar PV and heat pump installations.
Patrick Jowett
7 hours ago
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Emmvee unveils TOPCon module with four-cut cell design

The company also showcased a 2,000 V DC solar module designed to reduce balance-of-system costs.
Uma Gupta
10 hours ago
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Module feast, cell famine

PV module production capacity in India has already grown way beyond projected demand for the next few years, leading InfoLink’s Jonathan Chou to forecast a market shakeout beginning in 2027. Cell capacity, meanwhile, has been slower to materialize.
Jonathan Chou
Oct 16, 2026
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Xpanner launches automated pile driver to speed up utility-scale solar, energy storage installation

The fully automated system combines GNSS positioning and remote control operation to reduce pile driving cycle times by 45% on utility-scale solar and battery storage job sites.
Ryan Kennedy
3 hours ago
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Shakti Pumps releases 620 W TOPCon solar module

Shakti Pumps presented its Shakti On Roof solar module range featuring 16-busbar TOPCon technology, alongside solar pumps, inverters and module mounting structures.
Uma Gupta
4 hours ago
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Waaree showcases 520 W flexible mono PERC solar module with 19.69% efficiency

The Indian manufacturer has unveiled a flexible, lightweight monocrystalline PERC solar module that is reportedly about 70% lighter than conventional glass-based panels and is designed for curved rooftops and weight-constrained applications.
Uma Gupta
7 hours ago
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Servotech launches single-phase hybrid solar inverters for residential applications

Servotech Renewable Power System has unveiled its Sparkle Pro IP54 single-phase hybrid solar inverters for residential applications. The range comprises 3 kW, 4.2 kW and 6 kW models.
Uma Gupta
8 hours ago
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TCL SunPower launches 505 W back-contact solar panel with 24.7% efficiency

The manufacturer backs the panels with a 40-year warranty covering the product, power output and service, with a reported maximum annual degradation rate of 0.25%.
Emiliano Bellini
9 hours ago
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5B pre-fab solar tech gets nod for 70 MW project in Australia

Renewables developer 1414 Degrees has tapped Australian pre-fab solar innovator 5B to supply 70 MW of its pre-assembled Maverick solar units for the first stage of the proposed Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia.
David Carroll
9 hours ago
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Module feast, cell famine

PV module production capacity in India has already grown way beyond projected demand for the next few years, leading InfoLink’s Jonathan Chou to forecast a market shakeout beginning in 2027. Cell capacity, meanwhile, has been slower to materialize.
Jonathan Chou
Oct 16, 2026
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Citicore secures $552 million for 900 MW solar, 120 MWh storage portfolio in Philippines

Bank of the Philippine Islands, Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines have provided PHP 35.014 billion ($552 million) in financing for a portfolio of five solar projects totaling 900 MW and 120 MWh of battery storage in the Philippines.
Vincent Shaw
5 hours ago
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Samsung SDI signs 1 GWh supply agreement for US-made NCA battery storage

South Korean manufacturer’s Michigan-based subsidiary will supply Alpha Omega Power with utility-scale battery storage. The supply agreement covers Samsung SDI’s containerized nickel cobalt aluminum (NCA) cell-based solution, Samsung Battery Box 1.7.
Matthew Lynas
5 hours ago
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Czech ministry proposes storage capacity auctions to 2027

The Czech government has proposed changes to its new capacity mechanism, which is open to battery storage, including moving two supplementary auctions from 2026 to 2027, a year later than prospective participants had planned for.
Brian Publicover
6 hours ago
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Norwegian alliance calls for increased solar support

Trade union, environmental and business organisations in Norway have signed a joint letter demanding the Norwegian government backs five measures to support the country’s solar industry.
Patrick Jowett
7 hours ago

Applications & Installations

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Inverted ambition

The strong policy support that has driven India’s huge investments in PV module manufacturing has been largely absent from the inverter segment, which still relies heavily on imports. pv magazine spoke with Harshul Kanwar, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, about the market and prospects for Made-in-India power electronics.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 20, 2026
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Hungary proposes energy upgrades for single-family homes, apartments

A government program in Hungary is preparing to offer single-family homes and condominiums non-refundable subsidies and preferential loans for energy efficiency measures including solar PV and heat pump installations.
Patrick Jowett
7 hours ago
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5B pre-fab solar tech gets nod for 70 MW project in Australia

Renewables developer 1414 Degrees has tapped Australian pre-fab solar innovator 5B to supply 70 MW of its pre-assembled Maverick solar units for the first stage of the proposed Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia.
David Carroll
9 hours ago
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Couple travels through 10 African countries in solar-powered motorhome with battery storage

A Brazilian couple traveled through 10 African countries in a motorhome equipped with rooftop solar panels, 15.36 kWh of lithium battery storage, and alternator charging. The system powers household appliances and satellite internet, enabling off-grid travel with minimal reliance on external electricity connections.
Alessandra Neris
Oct 24, 2026
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Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro cost estimate rises again

Projects & Applications Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro cost estimate rises again The principal contractor for Australia’s 2.2 GW Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has revised the expected cost to AUD 22.5 billion ($15.8 billion) to AUD 25 billion, with commissioning scheduled for 2029.
Ev Foley
Oct 24, 2026
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Transaera tests its heat pump with metal-organic framework dehumidification in apartment building

U.S. startup Transaera will test its all-electric rooftop heat pump system in a multifamily residential building in Washington, D.C., with support from a $125,000 grant. The technology uses metal–organic frameworks for dehumidification and reportedly cuts energy consumption by around 40% compared with conventional rooftop HVAC units.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 23, 2026
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Enel completes 985 MW solar complex in Colombia

Enel Colombia has started commercial operations at its 256 MW Atlántico solar plant, completing a three-project photovoltaic complex in northern Colombia with a combined installed capacity of approximately 985 MW.
Luis Ini
Oct 23, 2026
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Spacebound silicon

Solar has a long history in powering satellites and space exploration, and high-powered devices based on multijunction PV cells made from “III-V” materials such as gallium arsenide or indium gallium phosphide have supplied this niche market as far back as the 1960s. But those devices are made with rare materials and complex processing, limited to small batches produced at high cost.
Mark Hutchins
Oct 06, 2026
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New multi-modeling approach can predict rice yield in agrivoltaics

Researchers in Japan have developed a modeling approach to optimize rice yields and electricity generation in agrivoltaic systems. Their findings show that adjusting solar panel tilt angles can improve crop productivity and help meet regulatory yield requirements, with limited economic losses.
Emiliano Bellini
7 hours ago
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Researchers develop photovoltaic-thermal collector with wavy copper cooling tubes

Researchers in Iran have found that wavy copper cooling tubes can improve the electrical and thermal efficiency of photovoltaic-thermal collectors. The best-performing configuration achieved an electrical efficiency of 13.65% and a thermal efficiency of approximately 24%.
Lior Kahana
8 hours ago
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Glass-free European photovoltaic modules for vehicles, noise barriers and boats

A European research consortium is developing glass-free photovoltaic modules using fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The technology could enable lighter solar modules for curved and complex surfaces, including vehicles, ships and infrastructure. The project aims to demonstrate industrial feasibility by May 2029.
Marie Beyer
Oct 24, 2026
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Hemispherical perovskite solar cell design reduces sensitivity to sunlight angle

Chinese researchers have designed a hemispherical perovskite solar cell with a textured surface to improve light absorption and reduce sensitivity to sunlight incidence angles. Simulations showed absorption exceeding 95% and an average maximum power output of 28.25 mW/cm² across incidence angles of 0° to 50°.
Lior Kahana
Oct 23, 2026

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LONGi unveils intelligent manufacturing base in Suzhou to advance solar-storage integration

The new base features upgraded manufacturing capabilities that reduce fault-related downtime losses by 75% and shorten the time needed to close quality issues by more than 50%.
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Oct 22, 2026
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SAJ Electric builds global image with “Relentless Energy” at its core

SAJ Electric is making a deliberate strategic shift from selling products overseas to building a global brand that is competitive beyond price. It’s recent activities in Australia illustrate the shift.
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Oct 09, 2026
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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%.
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Sep 28, 2026
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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.
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Sep 24, 2026
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