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Technology & Products
Clivet launches VRF air-to-air heat pumps with inverter-free PV integration Clivet’s CVT9 VRF range offers 25.2–45 kW per module and up to 90 kW in two-module configurations. The system reportedly delivers SEER up to 8.58 and SCOP up to 4.93. Integrated PV management enables direct 400–600 V DC solar input without a conventional PV inverter,
Massimiliano Tripodo
Sep 01, 2026
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Markets & Policy
India adds 6.6 GW of rooftop solar in H1 Q2 installations reached 3.8 GW, up 41% quarter-on-quarter and 136% year-on-year
Uma Gupta
Aug 31, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Denmark adds 337 MW of solar in H1 Denmark installed more solar during the first half of 2026 than it did during the first half of 2025, with market growth currently driven by larger-scale projects.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 31, 2026
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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
Aug 28, 2026
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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
Aug 28, 2026
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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