Distributed outlook
India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today. While ground-mounted mega projects have led with a contribution of over 120 GW, rooftop solar is rapidly catching up, contributing more than 30 GW as of August 2026. Instead of adding capacity, the next decade will focus on where this capacity is located, how it interacts with the grid, and the flexibility it can provide. Shantanu Roy of CSTEP, a research-based think tank in India, expects this to open more doors for distributed solar.
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Shining light on Australia’s largest rooftops
Australia’s commercial and industrial (C&I) segment could be seen as a forgotten part of an otherwise pioneering solar market. The opportunity is huge, but regulatory barriers remain. Rob Potter, head of policy and advocacy at the Smart Energy Council, examines the potential upsides of C&I solar and energy storage, and calls for a unified strategy to support deployment.
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Creating value in the turmoil: Electric mobility supporting solar and storage
Europe’s energy transition is accelerating as solar power, battery storage, and electric vehicles converge into an integrated system, with EV batteries increasingly providing grid flexibility through vehicle-to-grid technology. The profitability of solar and storage will increasingly depend on combining multiple revenue streams from energy trading and grid services, requiring supportive regulation and sustainable remuneration models.
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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.
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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.
Oct 23, 2026
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Canada-based Jetson Home has introduced a residential heat pump water heater with a uniform energy factor (UEF) of up to 4.0 and storage capacities ranging from 189 to 303 liters. The system features electric backup heating, integrated smart controls, and a claimed 75% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional electric water heaters.
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Distributed outlook
India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today. While ground-mounted mega projects have led with a contribution of over 120 GW, rooftop solar is rapidly catching up, contributing more than 30 GW as of August 2026. Instead of adding capacity, the next decade will focus on where this capacity is located, how it interacts with the grid, and the flexibility it can provide. Shantanu Roy of CSTEP, a research-based think tank in India, expects this to open more doors for distributed solar.
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Shining light on Australia’s largest rooftops
Australia’s commercial and industrial (C&I) segment could be seen as a forgotten part of an otherwise pioneering solar market. The opportunity is huge, but regulatory barriers remain. Rob Potter, head of policy and advocacy at the Smart Energy Council, examines the potential upsides of C&I solar and energy storage, and calls for a unified strategy to support deployment.
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Floating renewables to power data centers
Mocean Energy wants to begin commercial deployments of offshore data centers from 2030. Cameron McNatt, CEO of the Scotland-based startup, explains that its system is modular. Each unit is connected via low-Earth orbit satellite communications and generates between 500 kW and 1 MW without a grid connection. The floating data centers will be combined with Mocean’s existing offshore power system, which includes floating solar and batteries and has completed 18 months of full-scale offshore testing.
Oct 27, 2026
India’s grid capacity puzzle
India is adding renewable energy capacity faster than transmission infrastructure can keep pace, and the consequences are now showing up in project economics, writes Vijay CS of Aurora Energy Research. The situation can change greatly from one substation to the next, meaning grid capacity is now a key consideration for deciding a new project’s location.
Oct 26, 2026
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.
Oct 20, 2026
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China’s solar installations fall 54% year on year despite September rebound
China installed 110.83 GW of new solar capacity in the first nine months of 2026, down 53.9% year on year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA). Despite the sharp decline, third-quarter installations exceeded year-earlier levels, suggesting a recovery in deployment following changes to the country’s renewable electricity pricing mechanism.
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Vikram Solar advances 9 GW TOPCon cell plant in India
Vikram Solar’s upcoming 9 GW TOPCon cell plant in Gangaikondan is set to be one of India’s largest single-site solar cell manufacturing facilities. Co-located with the company’s PV module plant, it marks a key step towards end-to-end solar manufacturing, with ingot and wafer production planned as the next phase.
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Floating renewables to power data centers
Mocean Energy wants to begin commercial deployments of offshore data centers from 2030. Cameron McNatt, CEO of the Scotland-based startup, explains that its system is modular. Each unit is connected via low-Earth orbit satellite communications and generates between 500 kW and 1 MW without a grid connection. The floating data centers will be combined with Mocean’s existing offshore power system, which includes floating solar and batteries and has completed 18 months of full-scale offshore testing.
Oct 27, 2026
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Sigenergy launches the SigenCube C&I BESS
With a 30% reduction in overall footprint, support for heavy industrial machinery during critical surges, and noise levels below 60 dB at one meter, the system is designed to address the core challenges of commercial deployments.
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Jetson unveils heat pump water heater with efficiency factor of up to 4.0
Canada-based Jetson Home has introduced a residential heat pump water heater with a uniform energy factor (UEF) of up to 4.0 and storage capacities ranging from 189 to 303 liters. The system features electric backup heating, integrated smart controls, and a claimed 75% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional electric water heaters.
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Trinasolar targets rooftops with ‘Australian-exclusive’ full-black module
Trinasolar has announced an Australian-exclusive all-black version of its Vertex S+ G3 dual-glass TOPCon modules for residential and commercial applications. The new products deliver up to 510 W of power output with 24.4% efficiency.
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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.
Oct 26, 2026
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Distributed outlook
India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today. While ground-mounted mega projects have led with a contribution of over 120 GW, rooftop solar is rapidly catching up, contributing more than 30 GW as of August 2026. Instead of adding capacity, the next decade will focus on where this capacity is located, how it interacts with the grid, and the flexibility it can provide. Shantanu Roy of CSTEP, a research-based think tank in India, expects this to open more doors for distributed solar.
2 hours ago
Shining light on Australia’s largest rooftops
Australia’s commercial and industrial (C&I) segment could be seen as a forgotten part of an otherwise pioneering solar market. The opportunity is huge, but regulatory barriers remain. Rob Potter, head of policy and advocacy at the Smart Energy Council, examines the potential upsides of C&I solar and energy storage, and calls for a unified strategy to support deployment.
14 hours ago
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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.
Oct 20, 2026
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Creating value in the turmoil: Electric mobility supporting solar and storage
Europe’s energy transition is accelerating as solar power, battery storage, and electric vehicles converge into an integrated system, with EV batteries increasingly providing grid flexibility through vehicle-to-grid technology. The profitability of solar and storage will increasingly depend on combining multiple revenue streams from energy trading and grid services, requiring supportive regulation and sustainable remuneration models.
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Toshiba pairs 20-minute SCiB power-type battery with conventional 7.6-hour BESS for Mongolian grid
Toshiba is pairing its high-power SCiB lithium-ion cells, which it has begun to manufacture, with a separate traditional BESS for a microgrid in Mongolia, offering a dual-battery hybrid storage system for a PV plant.
Oct 27, 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.
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Researchers improve perovskite cell stability with lithium-removal process
KIER researchers have developed a nickel oxide-based catalytic process that removes lithium ions from the hole transport layer of perovskite solar cells to improve stability. The cells achieved an efficiency of 25.24% and retained over 90% of their initial performance after 500 hours of continuous operation.
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Ever heard of anticipatory solastalgia? It could affect agrivoltaics acceptance
A new study finds that anticipatory solastalgia, or distress over expected changes to familiar landscapes, can undermine public acceptance of agrivoltaics. Perceived environmental and economic benefits, trust in experts, and fair decision-making processes are associated with more favorable attitudes.
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Chinese scientists seek to reduce silver consumption in copper–silver metallization pastes
Chinese researchers have developed low-silver copper–silver (Cu@Ag) conductive pastes by engineering particle surface protrusions to improve electrical conductivity and rheological performance. The approach could reduce silver consumption and material costs in photovoltaic metallization without compromising paste performance.
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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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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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