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Markets & Policy
Canada’s solar sector sees growing momentum across differing provincial markets While Canada’s provinces and territories continue to prioritise solar to different degrees, US tariff uncertainty is reinforcing national-level plans to invest in renewables and more integrated energy infrastructure.
Patrick Jowett
14 hours ago
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Markets & Policy
Iran war response drives record UK heat pump grant applications Record number of UK households apply for heat pump grant as increased support for heating oil homes rolled out in response to Middle East conflict. July applications up 81% against June figures.
Matthew Lynas
17 hours ago
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Solarwindow launches ElectroFlex: ultra-thin, high-power, flexible ‘peel-and-stick’ solar
Technology & Products
SolarWindow launches 0.85 mm-thick, self-adhesive solar film SolarWindow has launched ElectroFlex, an ultra-thin, flexible, self-adhesive solar product for flat and curved surfaces. The new product features 24.4% cell efficiency and targets transportation, aerospace, buildings and other weight-sensitive applications.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Aug 27, 2026
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Markets & Policy
UPDATE: Plug-in solar panels now legal in the UK Regulations come into force allowing 800 W plug-in solar kits to be installed in England, Wales and Scotland. Plug-in batteries currently excluded, but under investigation.
Matthew Lynas
Aug 27, 2026
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Technology & Products
Atmoce announces 8 kWh AC-coupled residential battery Atmoce has launched an 8 kWh LFP residential battery featuring 5 kW output, extra-low-voltage architecture and 90% AC round-trip efficiency. The IP66-rated system offers up to 15,000 cycles, wall or floor mounting, and a 25-year warranty..
Lior Kahana
Aug 27, 2026
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Research & Development
Heat pump-Carnot battery system for residential PV storage Italian researchers have developed a reversible heat pump-ORC Carnot battery that stores surplus residential PV electricity as heat and converts it back into electricity when needed. Simulations showed that optimizing the ORC expander speed could raise round-trip efficiency to 35%, while enabling the system to meet the modeled household’s daily electricity demand.
Emiliano Bellini
Aug 27, 2026
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Technology & Products
Solar Group presents mounting system for fibre-cement roof Solar Group unveiled Fibro+, a simplified mounting system for PV modules on fiber-cement roofs, designed to reduce components and installation steps. The company claims the system can cut installation time by up to 30% and labor costs by up to 25%, while offering structural strength and a 12-year warranty.
Alessandra Neris
Aug 27, 2026
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Markets & Policy
California plug-in solar bill earns approval of both legislative houses The California state Assembly has passed SB 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act. Pending Senate concurrence in amendments made to the bill by the Assembly, California is one step away from passing its highly-anticipated plug-in solar legislation.
Ben Zientara
Aug 26, 2026
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Endesa: The LV Line Manager device enables real-time monitoring and management of voltage levels in the low-voltage network, facilitating the integration of these renewable energy sources without compromising system stability.
Applications & Installations
Endesa tests voltage control system to integrate more low-voltage self-consumption Endesa’s distribution unit, e-distribución, is testing a voltage control system on low-voltage grids in Aragon and the Balearic Islands. The technology is designed to manage voltage fluctuations and increase grid capacity for self-consumption, renewables and EV charging.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Aug 26, 2026