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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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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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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‘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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LG unveils AI-powered VRF heat pump with new compressor technology
South Korea’s LG Electronics has introduced the Multi V 7 air-to-air heat pump system based on variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology for commercial buildings. The system features dual artificial intelligence and a newly developed compressor designed to improve energy efficiency and heating and cooling performance.
Construction innovations could cut gigawatt-scale solar costs by 22%
Research from Lightsource bp finds combining automated foundation piling, steel-frame solar panels, bolt-free solar module installations and on-site pre-assembly could also reduce installation time of gigawatt-sized solar farms by up to 30%.
JinkoSolar unveils 510 W rooftop solar module with 25.5% efficiency, 40-year warranty
JinkoSolar has introduced a 510 W all-black residential solar module based on its new TAC cell technology. The dual-glass panel features a reported efficiency of 25.52%, a power density of approximately 255 W/m² and a 40-year product and performance warranty.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
Oct 15, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
16 hours ago
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Oct 24, 2026
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.
Oct 24, 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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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.
8 minutes ago
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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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.
Oct 26, 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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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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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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