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Technology & Products
Ines, Mondragon launch new industrial tool for integrating photovoltaics into custom-made products Ines and Mondragon Assembly have developed a pre-lamination system that creates prefabricated photovoltaic cores for integration into customized products, including electric mobility components and building facades.
Marie Beyer
Jul 10, 2026
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Technology & Products
Winaico showcases 500 W back-contact solar module with 24.5% efficiency Winaico has launched a new 500 W glass-glass bifacial module featuring n-type half-cell technology, 24.5% efficiency, and an ultra-black design The Back Contact Series combines advanced shading mitigation, robust mechanical performance, and a 30-year warranty with low degradation for long-term reliability.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Australia rooftop solar installs reach 322 MW in June New solar small-scale technology certificate market data released by SunWiz find nationally, solar STCs eased for a second straight month to 322 MW in June 2026, down month-on-month by 4%, and 26% below April’s all time STC record of 435 MW.
Ev Foley
Jul 10, 2026
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Technology & Products
Fluke introduces portable hoisting tool to mitigate ladder installation risks Fluke Corporation has launched the PV Module Lift, an unpowered, top-mounted pulley system that clamps onto panel frames to safely glide them up existing extension ladders without requiring manual hoisting.
Ryan Kennedy
Jul 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Ukraine updates solar feed-in tariffs Ukraine has approved new feed-in tariffs for solar installations belonging to residents, small businesses and energy cooperatives. The new rates are set to be in place until the end of 2029.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 09, 2026
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Research & Development
Study finds residential heat pumps offer flexibility potential even during coldest periods An international research team found that residential air-to-water heat pumps retain significant operational flexibility even during extreme winter conditions, as they rarely operate at their maximum capacity. The study of 761 systems in southern Germany shows that intelligent control and thermal storage strategies could enable grid-friendly load shifting while reducing peak electricity demand.
Emiliano Bellini
Jul 09, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Free online calculator shows Irish homeowners how to save with solar Solar consultant Scott McKechnie told pv magazine his online platform, AirPV, is designed to cut through the information noise homeowners have to wade through if they want to save money and get shorter payback time on their panels.
Blathnaid O’Dea
Jul 09, 2026
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Technology & Products
Unigrid unveils sodium-ion residential energy storage systems Unigrid has launched Na+Casa, a sodium-ion residential energy storage system using its proprietary NaCrO₂ cathode technology, claiming a 10,000-cycle lifespan, wide temperature tolerance, and improved safety compared with lithium-ion batteries. The 9.25 kWh wall-mountable system has begun initial European installations, with US launch planned for 2026.
Ben Zientara
Jul 08, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Germany plans to reduce subsidies for heat pumps Germany is planning to reduce funding limits under its BEG efficient buildings subsidy scheme, while introducing stronger income-based support and new eligibility rules for heat pumps. The proposed changes include lower eligible costs and a planned “Made in Europe” incentive for heat pump production.
Sandra Enkhardt
Jul 08, 2026