Managing cyber risks in the era of decentralized energy
The move toward decentralized energy resources offers resilience and flexibility in power generation, but it also introduces new complexities that demand proactive security measures.
Cyber threats for PV: What are man-in-the-middle attacks and how do they work
Man-in-the-middle attacks are a serious threat to networked PV systems, allowing attackers to intercept, modify, or disrupt communications, potentially causing operational failures, physical damage, financial losses, and safety hazards. Effective defense requires a layered approach combining encryption, strong authentication, network segmentation, firewalls, IDS, and continuous monitoring to detect, prevent, and limit the impact of such attacks.
Solar leads global additions in 2025 as wind growth accelerates
A new report from global energy think tank Ember shows 814 GWdc in new solar and wind capacity was installed in 2025, but the pace of wind deployment rose 47% year-over-year compared to just 11% for solar.
U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran tests solar supply
The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is unlikely to materially affect solar manufacturing projects in the Middle East for now, as most of these investments remain at an early stage. OPIS analyst Brian Ng sees the most immediate risk in logistics. If disruptions persist, shipments of solar products into the region could be delayed and export pricing may turn volatile.
Why recovery speed is the true measure of asset resilience
This webinar explains how growing complexity in the power sector is shifting the focus from preventing damage to planning effective recovery, showing that resilience now depends on supply chains, logistics, and real-world operational constraints as much as on system reliability itself.
Sodium-ion battery study claims zero thermal runaway breakthrough
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences say a polymerizable non-flammable electrolyte improves safety in sodium-ion batteries while maintaining performance.
Chinese module trading slows after export tax rebate cancellation
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.
Search4Solar provides platform to bolster the secondary market for used PV modules
The online marketplace, which sourced more than 150,000 used photovoltaic modules in 2025, provides direct access to installers and developers for their repowering projects.
Solar PV, geothermal hybrid systems are more than niche solutions
Solar energy, driven by excellent resource conditions and rapidly improving economic attractiveness, is expected to emerge as a bulk energy supplier in future energy systems. The self-limiting effects of solar power can be circumvented through solar-hybrid solutions, such as PV-geothermal hybrid configurations.
Solar PV Capex could fall to $192/kW by 2050
A review of 60 renewable energy studies finds that by 2050, solar PV and wind could supply 80–100% of electricity, but overly conservative Capex assumptions and simplified PV modeling often underestimate deployment potential. While future PV costs depend on supply chains and geopolitical risks, historical experience suggests medium-term risks are manageable, and material constraints are being resolved.
