How albedo interacts with different rooftop PV system patterns
Researchers have simulated 160 cases of PV rooftop installation in southern and northern Italy. Among changing parameters were size and type of the panels, as well as their roof cover rate. The considered albedos were 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80%, representing different types of roof materials.
Türkiye installed around 2.8 GW of solar in first five months of 2025
A strong start to solar installations in 2025 helped the country’s cumulative solar capacity surpass 22.6 GW by the end of May.
‘It’s not enough to open doors, we must ensure women are supported once they’re inside’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Yana Hryshko, Managing Consultant, APAC, Head of Global Solar Supply Chain Research at Wood Mackenzie. She says that PV industry in China the gender divide, while still present, feels less rigid than in Europe. “Women are active across various departments, including engineering, manufacturing, QA, sales, and research,” she states. “Although men remain the majority, the gap feels narrower than in Europe.”
Solar records in UK and Germany as cold snap hits Eastern Europe
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that record irradiance in western Europe boosted solar output in May, while low pressure and Arctic air suppressed irradiance and temperatures in the east.
Photovoltaics vs. photovoltaic-thermal
Researchers in India say that photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems offer greater performance stability than conventional PV systems in hot climates. Using irradiance and temperature data, the team applied a Random Forest model that predicted efficiency classes with 97% accuracy.
Sinovoltaics tracks 86.5 GW of module output capacity for Southeast Asia
PV module manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia has reached 86.5 GW across 61 active sites, according to Hong Kong-based quality assurance firm Sinovoltaics. The figures come from the company’s latest “Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map” report.
Italy extends construction deadline for agrivoltaic tender
Italy has extended the construction deadline for 1.5 GW of awarded agrivoltaic projects to June 30, 2026, after developers failed to meet the original timeline.
Jinko Solar expects transition phase for PV market to last until 2027-28
JinkoSolar expects the PV market transition to last until 2027-28 due to negative power prices and project delays in Europe. In an exclusive interview with pv magazine, Vice President Europe Frank Niendorf says growth will recover as storage and hybrid systems expand and consolidation progresses.
‘The battery market is far from saturated’
Cornex Chairman Dai Deming discusses battery prices and R&D prospects in an exclusive interview with pv magazine. He says the company’s effective production capacity exceeded 110 GWh in the first quarter of 2025, ranking second in the lithium-ion battery industry.
China Energy Engineering launches record 25 GWh storage tender as prices hit historic low
China Energy Engineering Corporation’s landmark procurement signals a shift toward market-driven energy storage, with bids reflecting aggressive cost-cutting and rising industry consolidation.
