Articles written by Pilar Sánchez Molina

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Research & Development
Study finds heatwaves cause hourly losses of up to 90% in PV plants in Iberian peninsula Researchers in Portugal found that Iberian heatwaves can cause sharp but short-lived PV yield losses, mainly during peak temperature hours due to module heating and inverter derating.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 11, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Spain launches national map of agrivoltaic projects The country’s first national map of agrivoltaic projects tracks operational and planned installations through a validated geolocation database. The initiative aims to improve transparency, support planning, and provide standardized data as Spain develops its regulatory framework for agrivoltaics.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 09, 2026
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Technology & Products
German startup offers passive exoskeletons for PV installers German company Htrius has launched two passive exoskeletons designed to reduce physical strain and improve ergonomics for workers installing and maintaining photovoltaic systems.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 06, 2026
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Technology & Products
IED unveils predictive technology to detect tracker galloping in real time Spanish control systems specialist IED has launched TrueWind, a predictive monitoring system that detects wind-induced galloping in solar trackers before structural damage occurs. The company says the technology improves tracker availability by replacing wind speed-based protection with real-time structural analysis.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 02, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Poland, Italy lead Europe’s battery storage revenue rankings A new Clean Horizon analysis estimates annual revenue potential for battery energy storage systems (BESS) across European markets, with Poland, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula among the strongest performers while also highlighting early signs of market saturation.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 02, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Portugal sets September auction for 1.05 GW of energy storage Portugal will hold an auction on Sept. 14 for 1.05 GW of energy storage capacity, including 750 MW of standalone battery storage and 300 MW paired with renewable energy projects, under a new national strategy targeting 3 GW of battery storage by 2030.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jul 01, 2026
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Technology & Products
Longi showcases portable containerized photovoltaic station Longi’s containerized Block PV station integrates modules, structure and GoodWe GT Series inverters into a rapidly deployable off-grid system. It reportedly achieves an LCOE of around €0.0413–€0.045/kWh in European markets such as Ukraine and Poland.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jun 26, 2026
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Technology & Products
Axial introduces 160 m-long single-row tracker The Spanish manufacturer said its new tracker is designed for large-scale projects with ample land availability, such as desert sites or other open areas where long, continuous rows can be fully optimized.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jun 26, 2026
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Technology & Products
Spanish start-up launches power optimizer that acts as a load equalizer Murcia-based engineering firm Ebooster Solar Solutions told pv magazine that the device optimizes energy capture and output without changing the installed surface area or the generator’s structural configuration. It achieves this by modifying the electrical behavior of a PV installation, operating between each panel and the string.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Jun 26, 2026