China conducts first experiments for space-based solar power plants
China is advancing the Sun Chasing project to develop space-based solar power systems that collect energy in orbit and beam it wirelessly to Earth or spacecraft for continuous power supply. Early tests demonstrated over 100 m wireless power transmission and efficient microwave beaming to moving targets, with up to 1,180 W delivered and promising system efficiencies.
PV curtailment on the rise in India
India curtailed 300 GWh of renewable energy in Q1 2026 due to transmission constraints, according to a new repor from Ember.
Sahaj Solar, Clarion plan 750 MW PV module factory in UAE
The plant will serve global markets, especially GCC countries and the United States, combining Sahaj Solar’s manufacturing expertise with Clarion Investments’ logistics capabilities.
South Korea advances bill to scrap renewable quota system
A substitute bill abolishing South Korea’s Renewable Portfolio Standard and replacing it with a government-led auction system cleared a key National Assembly committee this week.
Researchers develop perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional devices
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional designs using a vacuum-based thermal evaporation process. The devices can be semi-transparent and energy-generating under diffuse light, making them promising for integration into building windows and facades.
Indian startup offers hydrogen fuel cell stationary gensets
Hydrovert Energy has developed hydrogen fuel-cell-based stationary power generators with capacities ranging from 5 kVA to 50 kVA for long-duration backup power in commercial and industrial applications. The systems use hydrogen as the sole fuel input, regardless of whether the hydrogen is produced via fossil fuel-based processes, renewable-powered electrolysis, or nuclear energy pathways.
Pakistan’s operational PV capacity estimated a 51 GW
Latest report from Renewables First finds that Pakistan’s solarization continues to grow with households, farms and businesses turning to distributed solar to reduce their reliance on the grid.
The impact of rain on PV module antisoiling coating lifetime
Researchers in India developed a predictive framework combining degradation experiments, weather data, and environmental stress models to assess how rain affects anti-soiling solar coatings. They found that coating lifetime strongly depends on local climate, installation tilt, and rainwater pH.
Bluetti launches new storage systems for balcony PV
Bluetti has launched the Balco 260 and Balco 500, two integrated balcony PV storage systems combining MPPT, inverter, battery storage and smart control in a plug-and-play architecture for urban households.
Thailand opens investigation into faulty solar installations
Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board is supporting homeowners located across three different areas of the country who have reported substandard solar installations, including signs of equipment melting and burning.
