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Research & Development
New image dataset aims to improve AI-based navigation of PV cleaning robots Researchers have created a dataset of 6,200 solar panel images designed to support AI-based navigation of cleaning robots. The dataset features annotated panel reference lines under clean, synthetically soiled, and laboratory contamination conditions, with the aim of helping developers assess the robustness of visual navigation algorithms.
Lior Kahana
4 hours ago
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Scientists develop moth-eye-inspired antireflective surfaces for PV modules Researchers in Portugal have investigated the mechanical durability of moth-eye-inspired antireflective silicon surfaces for photovoltaic applications. They found that repeated sliding causes nanopillar fracture and material compaction, with higher mechanical loads leading to increased friction and wear.
Lior Kahana
11 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Australia fosters PV innovation with $174 million fund The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened the AUD 250 million Solar Sunshot Round 3, for local and global companies to develop product, manufacture, or scale-up technology capable of reducing large-scale solar costs and speeding up solar build times in Australia.
Ev Foley
12 hours ago
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Magenta CdTe solar panels support broccoli cultivation in agrivoltaic trial Researchers in Sweden and Italy have investigated the performance of semitransparent, magenta-colored cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar panels designed to transmit wavelengths favorable for broccoli growth. The study found that the panels affected microclimatic conditions, photosynthetic performance, nutrient composition, and overall land productivity.
Lior Kahana
Oct 14, 2026
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Technology & Products
Heliup offers lightweight rooftop PV modules with waterproofing membrane French lightweight solar panel manufacturer Heliup has partnered with Holcim’s Elevate brand to launch Solar Light TPO, a rooftop PV system that combines lightweight solar modules with a waterproofing membrane. The solution is designed for roofs with limited load-bearing capacity.
François Puthod
Oct 14, 2026
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Early backsheet removal cuts dust from thermal PV recycling Italian researchers say removing PV module backsheets before thermal recycling keeps titanium dioxide out of recovered materials and cuts particulate emissions by over one-third, but raises propane use by about 20%.
Brian Publicover
Oct 14, 2026
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Technology & Products
Is TOYO correct – the U.S. is done building modules? Recent comments by TOYO during its 2026 Solar Analyst Day suggested the United States does not need any more solar module capacity, yet capital expenditure is still flowing into the module segment.
Finlay Colville
Oct 14, 2026
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Research & Development
US power prices fall with utility-scale solar, rise with rooftop MIT researchers say there is no link between renewable portfolio standards or utility-scale wind and solar and higher US residential power prices, but rooftop solar correlates with higher rates and distribution costs.
Brian Publicover
Oct 13, 2026
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Technology & Products
Leapting launches autonomous forklift for solar module transport The Chinese robotics manufacturer has introduced an autonomous tracked forklift capable of transporting solar module pallets weighing up to 3,000 kg. The battery-powered machine features a maximum lifting height of 3 m, a 30-degree climbing capability and a navigation system combining GNSS-RTK, laser SLAM and computer vision.
Lior Kahana
Oct 13, 2026