Dutch startup secures technology license, contractor for polysilicon plant
Resilicon says the basic engineering phase of its planned polysilicon plant in the Netherlands is underway after the project secured a technology provider and engineering, procurement and construction contractor. Once completed, the plant will produce high-purity polysilicon for solar supply chains.
Supermarket EV chargers in Berlin could improve efficiency by over 250%
German researchers say shared-use and digital brokerage models could lift utilization and profitability of supermarket EV charging stations by up to 255%.
Novel swapping technique for partially shaded PV systems
Researchers in India have developed an algorithm for quadrant swapping in PV arrays, enabling the creation of new quadrants containing either shaded or unshaded modules. The method was tested across ten shading scenarios with varying irradiation levels and demonstrated “superior” performance compared to conventional approaches.
Novar establishes own grid connection for solar park in the Netherlands
The Avermieden grid connection, which allows Novar to act as its own distribution system operator, will soon connect the first phase of a solar project set to become the largest solar park in the Netherlands.
France to double grid tax on pre-2021 solar systems over 100 kW
France’s proposed 2026 budget would double the flat-rate grid tax for solar plants over 100 kW commissioned before 2021, drawing backlash from investors and PV industry groups.
Floating photovoltaics based on spiderweb design
Scientists in the United Kingdom have developed a new web-inspired concept for floating PV farms, modeled after spider webs. The system is said to be particularly suitable for spiral and radial configurations, as well as for deployment between offshore wind farms.
ArcelorMittal starts BIPV module production in France
ArcelorMittal has started producing its Helioroof building-integrated PV modules in France. The steelmaker says the system aims to simplify energy retrofits for commercial and industrial roofs.
Market trust key for perovskite solar commercialization
In a new perspective paper, researchers from Dresden University of Technology and Denmark’s InfinityPV analyzed scientific research and more than 100 companies involved in organic PV and perovskite solar cell manufacturing. Their findings show that the commercialization of these technologies depends on the PV industry’s ability to increase financial transparency.
Global PV outlook clouded by policy shifts and China export risks
The global PV market faces uncertainty amid fluctuating module prices and evolving energy policies. Changes to Chinese export taxes may further raise module costs, affecting European and Asian markets.
Simplifying BESS operations: Turning fragmented data into actionable insights
Utility-scale battery operators often struggle with fragmented monitoring systems and scattered data sources, complicating efforts to maintain optimal performance efficiently. In this pv magazine Webinar, experts from Twaice and Fullmark Energy discuss how unified insights and data-driven workflows are changing BESS operations. Twaice will outline a technical approach to simplifying performance monitoring, while Fullmark Energy shares their real-world insights from more timely decision-making and preventative maintenance across their portfolio.
