All solar cell efficiencies at a glance – delayed
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has not published yet Version 67 of the solar cell efficiency tables, due to production delays. Green, however, has accepted to comment on some of the results to be added in the upcoming edition.
Guayepo I&II, the largest centralized solar park in Colombia
The largest centralized solar park in Colombia demonstrates that it is possible to combine clean-energy production with a strong commitment to the local area and its community.
Unlocking affordable, reliable power for Saudi data centers with PV & Storage
On January 21, join industry leaders to explore how solar PV and battery storage can reliably power Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing AI and hyperscale data center economy — unlocking practical, bankable pathways for 24/7 digital infrastructure in desert conditions.
Wood Mackenzie predicts 2-year decline in global solar inverter demand
Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis expects market uncertainty in China, Europe and the U.S. to cause two consecutive years of contraction in the global solar inverter market, forecasting a fall to 577 GWac this year and 523 GWac in 2026.
Germany brings world’s first supercapacitor STATCOM online
Germany has connected the world’s first supercapacitor-based STATCOM to the grid, with Siemens Energy and transmission system operator TenneT positioning it as a blueprint to replace fossil-fuel generators in providing instantaneous reserve and reactive power.
Quality, bankability and how to reduce solar project failures
Leading experts from quality assurance and balance-of-system manufacturing were joined by a trio of CEOs at pv magazine Week Europe for a revealing discussion on building bankable projects. From glass breakage and soldering errors to significant variations in EPC quality, panelists found detailed auditing, a commitment to processes and an active approach to fault prevention are key to solar project quality in Europe and beyond.
Batteries now cheap enough to make dispatchable solar economically feasible
Energy think tank Ember says utility-scale battery costs can now achieve a levelized cost of storage of $65/MWh outside China and the United States, enabling solar power to be delivered when needed.
Webinar+ | The Solar Module Market Playbook: managing pricing, risks, and other procurement challenges
In this ticketed webinar, we will deliver an in-depth look at today’s rapidly evolving solar module pricing landscape. From pricing trends to supplier risks and contract strategies, you’ll learn how to purchase smarter, negotiate more effectively, and build more resilient PV projects.
China module market watches 2026 export rebate signals as polysilicon consolidation platform company is registered
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.
Small islands, big impact: the role of solar PV for the tropics
Low-cost renewables provide an opportunity for tropical islands to drive a sustainable, secure and self-sufficient economy. Solar PV emerges as the bulk energy provider, driven by excellent resource conditions and fast-improving economic attractiveness. The anticipated momentum of solar PV in tropical islands can best be characterised as a Solar-to-X Economy.
