Astronergy launches 750 W anti-dust TOPCon solar module
The Chinese manufacturer said its new Astro 7 TOPCon module features an innovative self-cleaning frame and a power conversion efficiency of 23.2%.
TCL Sunpower unveils residential battery
The new modular energy storage solution is compatible with TCL Sunpower solar panels and offers 10–30 kWh capacity, multiple inverter options, and enhanced safety features.
European battery storage fleet expected to grow 45% year-over-year to 16 GW in 2025, WoodMac says
Germany continues to lead Europe’s battery energy storage market, with 18 GW of utility-scale demand and 8 GW from commercial and industrial applications over the next decade.
Brazil to add 11.4 GW of solar in 2025 despite regulatory hurdles
Brazilian photovoltaic association ABSolar says solar capacity additions may fall 24% to 10.6 GW in 2026 from 15 GW in 2024, with regulatory barriers, high capital costs, and restricted self‑generation access slowing investment and reducing jobs.
New all-aluminum solar carport from France
Gamme Telco has launched an all-aluminum solar carport compatible with nearly all standard PV modules and customizable in size and color. The system offers concealed wiring, integrated rainwater management, and scalable configurations for residential and commercial use.
Bangladesh reinstates 11 solar plants totaling 918 MW after tariff cuts
Bangladesh reinstated approvals for 11 solar plants with a combined capacity of 918 MW after developers agreed to lower tariffs, in a move expected to save the government BDT 11.69 billion ($96.2 million) per year.
EU installs 65.1 GW of solar in 2025
The European Union’s solar fleet has reached 406 GW, surpassing the EU Solar Strategy’s 400 GW goal for 2025, but SolarPower Europe says the sector’s first contraction in a decade is putting the bloc’s 750 GW target for 2030 at risk.
Zimbabwe plans 600 MW floating PV project
Government officials in Zimbabwe have said work on a 600 MW floating solar project on Lake Kariba, the world’s largest artificial lake by volume, will be begin next year, starting with an initial 150 MW phase.
AX Solar Robot showcases cleaning system for C&I solar
The French PV cleaning specialist has aunched a fully autonomous cleaning system for steep commercial and industrial PV roofs, designed for frequent cleaning in dusty environments.
Beijing group creates official entity to guide China’s polysilicon capacity
Industry analysts say a new Beijing-based coordination platform created by China’s top polysilicon producers signals a turn toward managed capacity, as the sector tries to halt a steep price slide and mounting consolidation pressures.
