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Applications & Installations
U.S. small-scale solar adds 1.6 GW in Q2 Distributed solar maintained a steady deployment pace alongside 2.5 GWh of new behind the meter storage, even as a wave of thermal generation additions pulled solar’s total share of new US power capacity down to 55%.
Ryan Kennedy
Oct 01, 2026
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Technology & Products
A closer look at Marstek’s 5 kWh plug-in battery Marstek is targeting European markets with its Venus plug-in solution that is scalable to 9kW/15kWh. The Chinese manufacturer confirmed it is working with UK energy management providers on deeper integration to support optimization for home owners.
Matthew Lynas
Oct 01, 2026
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Research & Development
Over Easy Solar launches 256 W vertical rooftop PV unit Over Easy Solar’s xM-3 Quattro-256S is a 256 W vertical bifacial rooftop PV unit featuring HJT cells, 95% bifaciality and a 1,000 V maximum system voltage. Each unit covers 2.31 m², weighs 28.4 kg and has a 15-year product warranty.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 30, 2026
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Research & Development
Panasonic deploys fuel cell, heat pump at PV-powered hydrogen house Panasonic has deployed a 10 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell and a 9 kW air-to-water heat pump at Finland’s Hydrogen House, which features rooftop PV and up to 90 kg of hydrogen storage. The integrated system uses solar-generated hydrogen to provide electricity, space heating and hot water, while also recovering waste heat from the fuel cell.
Emiliano Bellini
Sep 30, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Norway to simplify small-scale solar connections Norway’s energy regulatory authority says the change is designed to make it easier for households, housing associations and other end customers to use PV systems.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 30, 2026
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Screenshot of trust signal chart showing slight increases in homeowner trust of solar copmanies
Markets & Policy
U.S. homeowners are now slightly less mistrustful of solar companies Sales and design platform provider Aurora Solar tracked a decrease in the incidence of homeowners who reported negative experiences with solar companies in the four most recent quarters.
Ben Zientara
Sep 30, 2026
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Technology & Products
New 85 W solar shingle adds low-profile power to roofs CertainTeed’s solar roof installs directly into asphalt roof decks, pairing high-output BIPV shingles with a specialized Class A fire barrier underlayment.
Ryan Kennedy
Sep 29, 2026
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Technology & Products
JA expands C&I battery range with hybrid and updated AC-coupled systems JA has expanded its European C&I battery storage portfolio with JAPlanet Fusion, a 125 kW/261 kWh DC-coupled solar-storage system with integrated rapid backup, and the upgraded AC-coupled JAPlanet 2.0. Both systems add enhanced safety, liquid cooling and backup capabilities, with European pre-orders opening in the second half of September 2026.
Tristan Rayner
Sep 29, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid solar market to grow 450% by 2035 Latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie says growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s off-grid market will be led by Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya, while financing installations stands as the biggest barrier to deployment.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 29, 2026