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Start of spring in Australia brings stark divides between east and west In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Australia’s first month of spring brought above average irradiance to the country’s east, while the west experienced widespread irradiance deficits.
Solcast
16 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
China polysilicon prices hold amid market standoff, spot-futures gap 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
17 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
What 11 islands reveal about the real bottleneck in renewable mini-grids An IEA-PVPS report examining 11 islands finds that achieving nearly 100% renewable electricity depends as much on strong leadership, community engagement, financing and early planning as on technology. While proven technical solutions vary widely, successful transitions require tailored grid design and sustained institutional support, making replication especially challenging for smaller, remote and lower-income islands.
IEA-PVPS
Oct 29, 2026
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Applications & Installations
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.
Becquerel Institute
Oct 27, 2026
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Markets & Policy
‘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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Applications & Installations
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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Beyond recruitment: What really keeps women in solar This week, Women in Solar+ Europe (WiSEu) shares insights from its contribution to SolarPower Europe’s EU Solar Jobs Report 2026, exploring what attracts women to Solar+ and what makes them stay, progress or leave. Drawing on a survey across its network in 22 European countries, WiSEu highlights a clear message: purpose brings women into the industry, but their everyday experience of leadership, opportunity and workplace culture shapes whether they build their careers within it.
Women in Solar+ Europe
Oct 17, 2026