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France sees sharp rise in solar module recycling
France collected 13,760 tonnes of end-of-life solar modules in 2025, up 40% from the previous year, as recycling activity accelerates.
Government agency Soren expects annual volumes to reach nearly 180,000 tonnes by 2040, underscoring the growing importance of recycling to Europe’s industrial supply chain.
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European Patent Office revokes Hanwha’s long-disputed passivation patent
The European Patent Office has revoked Hanwha Solutions’ 689 patent covering passivation technology used in silicon solar cells, citing a lack of inventive step. The decision follows years of patent litigation between Hanwha Q Cells and solar manufacturers including JinkoSolar, Longi and REC across Europe, the US and Australia.
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Tesla files tax incentive application for $10.1 billion Texas solar cell plant
Tesla has submitted plans for a $10.1 billion vertically integrated solar cell manufacturing campus in Fort Bend County under the internal name Project Crystal Sun, seeking property tax limitations under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act.
Beyond modules: Why cell manufacturing will shape India’s next solar growth story
In just a year, ALMM-listed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity has increased from around 13 GW to roughly 31 GW across eight revisions. With a substantial pipeline of commissioned, under-construction and announced projects, capacity is expected to cross 100 GW by June 2027.
Aluminum fins vs. oxide nanofluid for PV module cooling
Indian scientists compared aluminum fins with CuO-water nanofluid cooling for PV modules, finding the nanofluid reduced average panel temperature and increased gross power output. However, after accounting for pump power consumption, passive aluminum fins delivered comparable electrical efficiency without requiring auxiliary energy.
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Italian scientists unveil 121-sensor platform for agrivoltaic greenhouse monitoring
An Italian research team has developed a 121-sensor monitoring platform for agrivoltaic greenhouses, integrating PV performance, microclimate analysis, and automated irrigation control. Tested under real conditions in a semi-transparent PV greenhouse, the system enables detailed crop-environment monitoring and provides a foundation for future Digital Twin-based adaptive management.
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