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Markets & Policy
German DSO cuts residential solar grid connection approval time to 5 minutes German distribution system operator Netze BW has introduced an automated grid assessment process for rooftop PV systems up to 15 kW. The new system can issue binding grid connection approvals in five minutes, down from an average of 12 days, provided sufficient grid capacity is available.
Sandra Enkhardt
Oct 20, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Dominican Republic to introduce grid usage fee for distributed PV Dominican Republic utility Edesur will introduce a new grid usage charge for certain solar net metering customers from Nov. 1, 2026. The charge will apply to electricity exported to the grid, although questions remain over which existing contracts will be affected.
Luis Ini
Oct 20, 2026
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Technology & Products
JinkoSolar unveils 510 W rooftop solar module with 25.5% efficiency, 40-year warranty JinkoSolar has introduced a 510 W all-black residential solar module based on its new TAC cell technology. The dual-glass panel features a reported efficiency of 25.52%, a power density of approximately 255 W/m² and a 40-year product and performance warranty.
Vincent Shaw
Oct 20, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Politicians propose plug-in solar, batteries in Norway A group of Green Party politicians in Norway are calling on the Norwegian government to make it possible to connect plug-in solar and batteries that meet established safety requirements by the end of 2027.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 19, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Sri Lanka asks PV system owners to disconnect after nationwide blackout Sri Lanka has ordered PV system owners to disconnect from the grid following a nationwide blackout on Oct. 17. The outage follows a similar incident in February 2025, when high solar penetration was identified as a major contributing factor.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 19, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Dutch regulator flags EU cyber gap for cloud-controlled home batteries A Dutch regulator says EU cybersecurity rules should target companies by how much power they can control remotely, not by their size, and wants home energy devices certified independently under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Brian Publicover
Oct 17, 2026
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Technology & Products
Octopus Energy unveils heat pump add-on for home cooling K-based Octopus Energy has introduced Cosy Cooler, a hydronic cooling unit designed to work with its existing Cosy heat pumps. The company says the device can be installed using existing radiator pipework and will cost between GBP 500 ($670) and GBP 600 when it becomes available in 2027.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 15, 2026
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Technology & Products
Dutch startup offers PV mounting solution for fragile roofs Dutch startup Rable has developed a self-supporting PV mounting system for fragile roofs with slopes of up to 10 degrees, reducing anchor points by 95% compared with conventional systems. The galvanized-steel structure distributes loads of 6 kg/m² to 15 kg/m² and can reduce installation costs by €0.15 ($0.16)/W, according to the company.
François Puthod
Oct 15, 2026
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Technology & Products
Mova launches residential battery with integrated EV charging management The Mova LumeGret S5000 residential energy storage system combines solar power management, expandable battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. The system supports up to 4.8 kW of solar input and can be paired with a 7 kW EV charger.
Emiliano Bellini
Oct 15, 2026