Portugal’s EDP, Rondo sign PPA for solar-powered industrial heat project
Portugal’s first heat-as-a-service agreement combines a 7 MW solar plant and a 100 MWh thermal battery to provide continuous, zero-emission steam for industrial use, according to Rondo Energy and Energias de Portugal (EDP).
LONGi achieves A Level in MSCI ESG ratings
This is the second consecutive year of improvement for the company. Additionally, LONGi’s Weighted Average Key Issue Score is now the highest within the A+H share semiconductor industry.
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.
Solar wafer prices stable, with emerging downward pressure despite policy interventions
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.
Global solar module, inverter market to reach $115.8 billion by 2030
UK-based analysts GlobalData predict growth in the world’s solar module and inverter markets through to the end of the decade will be driven by the Asia Pacific region.
Precision on every roof: Connecting data, design, and delivery for C&I solar
Designing for the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment means tight margins. In this webinar we will look at how data-driven workflows incorporating high-precision elevation data from drone and LiDAR scans, combined with the right design tools be used to create buildable, cost-accurate layouts for C&I customers. We’ll be joined by PV design software creator Virto Solar to discuss the key pain points when designing for C&I rooftop and potential solutions to accelerate project delivery.
Envision launches modular BESS platform based on 750+ Ah cell
Envision’s Gen 8 battery system uses high-capacity cells in a compact 10-foot modular design, offering configurations from 6 MWh to 12 MWh per unit with potential for larger setups.
Foxconn launches Fox EnerStor brand to enter global energy storage market
Foxconn has launched its Fox EnerStor brand with residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility-scale batteries. It aims to compete globally, with China and India as key hubs for R&D and manufacturing.
Key takeaways from Perovskite Connect 2025
Industry and researchers at the first global perovskite trade fair in Berlin discussed scalability, durability, and pathways to commercialization, with organizers already planning a second edition for October 2026.
Wood Mackenzie records solar LCOE of $37/MWh in MENA region
Wood Mackenzie researchers say single-axis PV offers the lowest utility-scale generation costs globally, with efficiency gains and stable supply chains expected to drive down solar’s levelized cost of electricity (LCOE).
