Articles written by François Puthod

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Applications & Installations
TCL Sunpower unveils residential battery The new modular energy storage solution is compatible with TCL Sunpower solar panels and offers 10–30 kWh capacity, multiple inverter options, and enhanced safety features.
François Puthod
Dec 12, 2025
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Markets & Policy
Solarwatt France files early-warning procedure Solarwatt France has initiated a statutory early-warning procedure before the Lyon commercial court to safeguard the future of its operations.
François Puthod
Dec 05, 2025
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Applications & Installations
SMA launches new containerized medium-voltage substation for large-scale BESS and solar plants SMA Solar Technology announces the commercialization in Europe of its new MVPS-9200 medium voltage station in a 12-meter containerized version for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and large-scale photovoltaic power plants.
François Puthod
Dec 04, 2025
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France deploys 1.5 GW of solar in Q3 The country’s cumulative installed PV capacity reached 29.7 GW at the end of September.
François Puthod
Dec 02, 2025
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French startup launches solar-based EV charging optimization system DejaBlue has developed a plug-and-play energy management system that boosts self-consumption and cuts costs for PV-powered EV charging sites.
François Puthod
Oct 06, 2025
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Agrivoltaics for arboriculture Swiss company Insolight inaugurated a 250 kW agrivoltaic installation on apple, pear, and apricot orchards in Conthey, producing 300 MWh per year for the grid, in collaboration with Agroscope, Romande Energie, and the canton of Valais.
François Puthod
Sep 25, 2025
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French solar developer Everwatt goes bankrupt EverWatt, a French solar developer, entered receivership this summer after investors withdrew support, leading to layoffs and the sale of its assets while the company seeks buyers for regional solar projects.
François Puthod
Sep 18, 2025
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Applications & Installations
France to cut VAT to 5.5% for residential solar under 9 kW from October France will cut value-added tax (VAT) to 5.5% on residential PV systems up to 9 kW starting in October 2025.
François Puthod
Aug 29, 2025
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Agrivoltaics for cherries Switzerland’s Energie360° and solar tech specialist Insolight have agreed to build a 1,300-panel agrivoltaic plant on a cherry farm in Leuggern, Switzerland. The facility will combine crop protection and dynamic light management.
François Puthod
Jun 17, 2025