Improving vertical PV performance with adjustable reflectors
Researchers in Taiwan have developed an adjustable aluminum reflector system that boosts the performance of vertically mounted bifacial solar modules. The prototype delivered a 71.32% total power gain over a baseline system without reflectors.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: China passes 1.1 TW of solar despite June slowdown
China added 212.2 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2025, pushing total installed PV capacity past 1.1 TW, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
EnBW activates 80 MW solar park in Germany below planned costs
EnBW has commissioned an 80 MW solar park in Germany built by RWE. They claim they completed the project about 10% under budget due to lower component costs and timely construction.
‘Leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice’
This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Jessica Klein, Head of Regulatory EU & Germany at RWE Renewables. She says working in solar it’s not just joining an industry, but also becoming part of a global shift toward a cleaner, smarter, more inclusive energy future. “Claim your space in that movement. And help lead the way,” she states.
Tigo introduces solar inverter output control for system repowering
Limiting inverter output, called derating, enables installers to maintain system power rating when adding a new inverter to an existing solar installation, or to help homeowners qualify for incentives with precise power targets.
Panama schedules new solar auction for July 2026
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat has added a solar-focused tender to its new Annual Electricity Sector Tender Schedule, which outlines five procurement processes between 2025 and 2028 as part of the country’s long-term energy planning.
OLADE: Latin America, Caribbean has 2.5 GW of energy storage
Technical note 10, published by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), collated the figure and makes recommendations for operational and planned projects in nations including Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.
European solar installers face declining sales, installations
A German sustainability research center says a market survey shows that installation volumes and revenues are falling among large European solar installers with annual revenue above €100 million ($117.5 million).
Spanish parliament rejects grid reform law proposed after April blackout
Spain’s parliament has rejected a legislative package aimed at reinforcing the grid and scaling up battery energy storage following the April 28 blackout.
Bradford White releases residential hybrid electric heat pump water heaters
The US-based company says its new AeroTherm G2 uses both electric and heat-pump-based heating. It ranges from 189 L to 303 L in capacity.
