Florida utility on pace to reach 93 GW solar, 50 GW storage by 2045
While utilities in neighboring states are “dabbling” with solar, Florida Power & Light is combining solar and storage as a “workhorse” technology, said a nonprofit executive.
Morocco distributed solar potential pegged at 28.6 GW
Morocco could install up to 28.6 GW of distributed solar, producing 66.8 TWh of electricity and creating a $31 billion market, according to new research that calls for rapid regulatory action to unlock this potential.
French startup launches cleaning robots for solar PV shade structures
Solar panel cleaning equipment company Objectif Drone has launched a new 7 kg dual-brush cleaning robot with a speed of 5 km/h made for small and medium-sized PV installations.
GoodWe debuts PV-driven heat pump water heaters
The Chinese manufacturer said their new residential heat pump water heaters deliver a coefficient of performance of up to 4.2, with a heating capacity ranging from 4.5 kW to 5 kW. The units are available with water tanks in 200 L, 300 L, and 500 L sizes.
Crystalline silicon vs. thin film at high latitudes
A four-year analysis conducted at a testing field in eastern Poland has shown that crystalline solar panels offer a stronger performance than thin-film panels at high latitudes. The tests revealed pronounced seasonal variability across all technologies, with thin-film modules showing markedly lower capacity factors than crystalline silicon, particularly in winter.
Italy seizes solar investment portal over €80 million scam
The Italian authorities have frozen bank accounts and seized assets linked to a transnational network accused of defrauding about 6,000 investors through a fake PV investment scheme.
TSEC unveils typhoon resistant glass-glass solar modules
The Taiwanese manufacturer showcased the new module range at Energy Taiwan trade show. Two modules in the lineup boast a wind resistance of 17 on the Beaufort scale, making them typhoon ready, according to the company.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: DK Electronic starts copper paste production
DK Electronic Materials has launched mass production of high-copper paste, with full gigawatt-scale manufacturing lines to be operational by the fourth quarter.
Wattlab deploys solar on multipurpose cargo vessel
The 79 kW system consists of 44 Solar Flatracks, which Wattlab describes as movable, stackable thin plates with integrated solar panels and inverters.
The impact of dust on PV systems in arid coastal environments
A Saudi–Egyptian research team investigated the effects of four types of dust on photovoltaic panels in arid coastal environments, finding that power losses can reach up to 48%.
