Making EL imaging accessible with drone automation and new inverter features
In this pv magazine Webinar, we’ll discover how Quantified Energy and Ingeteam are revolutionizing solar plant diagnostics with an automated, drone-based EL inspection system that delivers lab-grade precision directly in the field.
New tech can tell if your EV will make it home
Researchers in California have created a new diagnostic metric that can reportedly predict if a battery can successfully power a specific task. The proposed model could be used in electric vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and grid storage applications.
‘Grid in a box’ combines storage and solar PV modules for a microgrid in a 20 ft. container
Paired Power’s modular microgrid targets is assembly-free remote industrial and agricultural applications and rural electrification for Indigenous communities.
Steel foundations: from corrosion to confidence
In this pv magazine Webinar, we look at steel corrosion in the field, particularly for those parts of the structure that are in contact with the soil. Manufacturer ArcelorMittal has put its many years of experience in the steel industry to good use in developing its Magnelis coating, that promises to prevent steel corrosion even in the harshest environments.
US solar module prices rise in Q3 amid policy-driven demand
US solar module prices climbed in the third quarter of 2025 as developers accelerated purchases to meet federal tax credit deadlines and navigate import restrictions.
Generac launches microinverter with ‘unlimited backup’ package
The US-based generator company has released its PWRmicro microinverter, which integrates with the company’s energy storage, generator, and energy management system to offer a ‘parallel backup’ solution.
Standardized testing for indoor PV
Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada have proposed protocols for standardized testing to avoid skewed results. The validated recommendations cover procedures for key measurements and the use of the indoor PV reference cell method.
California may order 6 GW early to secure expiring renewables credits
A California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) judge has proposed advancing 6 GW of new electric capacity orders between 2029 and 2032 to capitalize on renewable energy federal tax credits before they expire.
Researchers discover photovoltaic properties in zinc-based film
Research from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has found zinc-phosphate-hydrate (ZPH) films are capable of producing electricity from light. The coating’s photovoltage was amplified when anthocyanin, a natural dye found in blackberries, was added.
California’s Ivanpah CSP closure shows tech shift, not solar decline
The shutdown of California’s $2.2 billion Ivanpah concentrated solar power (CSP) plant highlights the rapid rise of cheaper, more efficient photovoltaic technology rather than a failure of solar energy.
