AlphaESS launches all-in-one storage systems for C&I applications
Chinese energy storage manufacturer AlphaESS says its new Storion-H30-G3 and Storion-H50-G3 systems combine full integration, higher efficiency, and modular scalability to improve project safety and returns for commercial and industrial (C&I) users.
Toyo strikes solar cell supply deal with Voltec Solar
Japanese TOPCon specialists Toyo will become the official solar cell supplier of French solar panel manufacturer Voltec Solar, following the signing of a strategic partnership that marks Toyo’s first entry into the European market.
Ricoh developing perovskite solar technology for space, buildings
The Japanese imaging and electronics company said tests of its perovskite solar cell technology will be conducted in a demonstrator system aboard an unmanned cargo spacecraft operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
India solar module capacity seen reaching 220 GW by fiscal 2028
India’s solar module production capacity is projected to reach up to 220 GW by fiscal 2028, supported by government incentives, growing domestic demand, and rising export opportunities, according to CareEdge Ratings. Solar cell capacity is expected to approach 100 GW by the same period.
Japanese utility uses Sharp PV-linked home batteries for grid balancing
Japanese utility Tohoku Electric Power is using Sharp’s residential batteries and AI-powered energy management systems to balance grid demand and optimize household solar energy use. Customers in the program can earn points redeemable for local products.
China’s new auction system drives steep solar price declines
Wood Mackenzie says first provincial auctions under China’s new pricing rules pushed solar bids up to 32% below settlement, signaling tighter margins and a shift to slower, more sustainable growth.
India’s Jakson Solar opens in-house lab for PV reliability testing
Jakson Solar has commissioned an advanced facility in India to perform continuous reliability testing on PV modules under extreme simulated conditions.
GoodWe debuts PV-driven heat pump water heaters
The Chinese manufacturer said their new residential heat pump water heaters deliver a coefficient of performance of up to 4.2, with a heating capacity ranging from 4.5 kW to 5 kW. The units are available with water tanks in 200 L, 300 L, and 500 L sizes.
TSEC unveils typhoon resistant glass-glass solar modules
The Taiwanese manufacturer showcased the new module range at Energy Taiwan trade show. Two modules in the lineup boast a wind resistance of 17 on the Beaufort scale, making them typhoon ready, according to the company.
The Hydrogen Stream: Germany audit warns of missed H2 goals
Germany’s Federal Court of Audit (Bundesrechnungshof) says the nation’s hydrogen strategy is falling short despite heavy subsidies, while Pulsenics and Endua have launched the first commercial AI-based monitoring system to improve electrolyzer performance under fluctuating renewable power conditions.
